The impressive 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet Clos de la Truffiere is an earth and oak-scented offering with a gorgeously intricate, medium-bodied character. Subtle apples, minerals, and pears emerge in the attack and grow in strength through the mid-palate, becoming powerful in the long, focused finish. Projected maturity: 2002-2009.
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.