The finest of Michel Colin's 2001s from his hometown is the Chassagne-Montrachet Les Vergers. Its gravel, mineral, and stone aromas lead to a gorgeous character of outstanding flesh, depth, purity, and concentration. Intensely spicy, it coats the palate with liquid minerals, cloves, and juniper berries. In addition, this medium-bodied wine has a sumptuous, lengthy finish studded with pears and cinnamon. Projected maturity: now-2012.
Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524; Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 757-8185; Diageo Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725