The 2008 Bourgogne is a pretty, mid-weight wine that shows the angularity of the year. Sweet, liqueur-like notes linger on the finish. The somewhat stern personality will appeal most to readers who appreciate a more classic style. Still, it’s hard not to admire the purity of what is in the glass. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2020. Jerome Chezeaux farms a total of 11.2 hectares of vineyards, of which 6.6 are estate owned. The fruit is 100% destemmed. Chezeaux favors fairly lengthy macerations. New oak levels are on the low side. As is the case at many estates, the 2009s have a slight upper hand in many of the entry and mid-level wines, while at the high end the 2008s are superb. Either way, these are some of the most beautiful, classically built wines I tasted on my trip. Patience is required, though, as these are sturdy wines that need bottle age.Importer: Rosenthal Wine Merchant, Pine Plains, NY; tel. (800) 910-1990