The rich 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet Embrazees reveals sweet pear scents. Medium-bodied, lush, and sexy, it is a fat, satin-textured wine with loads of spiced apple, anise, and juniper berry flavors. It is an outstanding wine that would have been even better if it had been more delineated and complex. Anticipated maturity: now-2007.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802. In addition, Vincent Girardin sells many of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949.