The plump, medium-bodied 1999 Meursault Genevrieres offers well-ripened pear aromas. Velvety-textured and soft, it has lovely toasted mineral and poached pear flavors. This wine has excellent balance, loads of sweet fruit, and admirable depth for a 1999. Its finish reveals a hint of alcoholic warmth. Projected maturity: now-2006.
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.