This wine is an exceptional value.The enticing, Pinot Noir-like, cherry-scented 1999 Beaujolais-Villages Chateau de la Roche possesses appealing red fruit flavors in its attack. It is not generous or lush in the mid-palate or finish, yet has an impressive nose and a good, red fruit-filled personality.Importer: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel (914) 251-WINE; fax (914) 251-0283; and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121; fax (847) 679-2017.

The medium to dark purple-colored 1998 Beaujolais Villages Chateau de la Roche was aromatically muted. On the palate, it has a beautiful silky texture, and is filled with tangy cherries, as well as sweet red/black berries. It is an appealing Beaujolais for quaffing over the next 2 years.Importers are William Deutsche and Sons Ltd., White Plains, NY; tel (914) 251-9463, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel. (847) 679-0121; fax (847) 679-2017.