An opulent, fleshy wine, the 2002 Saint-Aubin Chateniere sports a nose of clove-soaked pears. Broad, satiny-textured, and deep, it coats the palate with mineral liqueur. This concentrated, seamless effort also reveals a long, flavorful finish. Projected maturity: now-2010.
Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 757-8185