Smoked bacon and dark cherries make up the aromatics of the 2003 Morey-St.-Denis Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Unique. Medium-bodied and satin-textured, it coats the palate with sweet red cherries, blackberries, bacon, and spices. This lush, persistent wine should be drunk over the next 5 years. Importer: David Hinkle / Peter Vezan, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (800) 266-6585

From 80-year-old vines, the 2002 Morey-St.-Denis Vieilles Vignes Cuvee Unique offers aromas reminiscent of vanilla-laced black fruits. Mocha intermingled with jammy red cherries and blackberries can be found in this juicy, medium-bodied effort. It has excellent depth, concentration, and length. Drink it over the next 7-8 years. Importer: David Hinkle / Peter Vezan, North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (800) 266-6585