Produced entirely in new oak, the medium-bodied 2002 Saint-Veran Clos A La Cote boasts a spicy, mineral-laced nose. Creamed gravel, ginger, anise, and pears can be found in its fresh, complex, expansive personality. This satiny-textured beauty should be drunk over the next 4-5 years. Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800

Fresh pears can be found in the aromatics of the 2000 St.-Veran Clos de la Cote. It explodes on the palate with minerals, zesty lemons, and tangy limes. It is rich, has outstanding grip as well as a medium-bodied, silky-textured character. Anticipated maturity: now-2008. Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800.