1996 Meursault Charmes

Elegant white flowers and pears can be found in the lovely nose of the Meursault Charmes. This is a complex, layered, beautifully-defined, medium-to-full-bodied and rich wine filled with minerals and honeysuckle. It will be delicious young but should age effortlessly through 2005. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802. Note: Vincent Girardin sells wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars (Eric Solomon, tel (212) 924-4949). The wines marked with an asterisk (*) indicate that the same vineyard designation can be found through European Cellars, but the wine may not be the same as those listed here as Eric Solomon selects his barrels.