Verget's 1998 Batard-Montrachet is outstanding. Aromatically displaying red berries, butter, spices, and fresh herbs, this is a creamy yet bright, medium-to-full-bodied wine. Poached pears, peaches, baked apples, and candied lemons compose this lively, persistent effort's racy personality. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2008.
A Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42654293), importers include: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 848-8910, and a Patrick Lesec Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42843822), various American importers, including Bacchus Importers (800) 525-9699.