Acacia blossoms can be found in the aromatics of the 2000 Corton-Charlemagne. Medium-bodied and silky-textured, this wine possesses excellent depth to its toast, smoke, pear, apple, and white flower-flavored character. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Importers: European Cellars, Eric Solomon, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565; and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; tel. (800) 525-9699

Chartron et Trebuchet's 1999 Corton Charlemagne has a muted nose and a light to medium-bodied, austere, foursquare personality. Minerals, stones, white fruits, and assorted berries can be discerned in its tightly wound character. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2009. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.

The medium to full-bodied 1998 Corton-Charlemagne reveals lactic, butter, and mocha scents. On the palate, flavors reminiscent of milk, minerals, as well as buttered popcorn can be found in this lush, persistent, and seemingly mature white Burgundy. Drink it over the next 3-4 years. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.

Louis Trebuchet, like many of his Burgundian brethren, feels compelled to place his Corton-Charlemagne last in tastings because, as he says, "it is so stylistically different it does not fit elsewhere." Revealing ripe tropical fruits and minerals, it possesses an intensely explosive, rich, and full-bodied character filled with sweet peaches, pears, red currants, and spicy oak. As with the Batard, the Corton-Charlemagne has benefitted from the vintage's precision, focus, and balance-giving acidity. It is full-bodied, oily-textured, and super-ripe, all buttressed by its vibrant, tangy acid. Projected maturity: 2001-2008. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.