Earthy mineral aromas are found in the nose of the 2003 Chassagne-Montrachet Vieilles Vignes (white), a silky-textured, sappy, light to medium-bodied offering. It reveals excellent depth to its toasted pear-dominated flavor profile as well as an unblemished satiny finish. Projected maturity: now-2008.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802, and Louis/Dressner Selections, Long Island City, NY; tel. (718) 433-4781