Minerals and grilled oak make up the nose of the 2003 Saint Aubin Charmois (white). A suave, sappy wine, it reveals a light to medium-bodied personality filled with toasty pears and apples. While I was enamored with its seamless character, a slight note of bitterness in the finish prevented a higher score. Drink it over the next 2-3 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802, and Louis/Dressner Selections, Long Island City, NY; tel. (718) 433-4781