The boisterous nose of the 2002 Puligny-Montrachet Combettes bursts from the glass with loads of toasty minerals, white flowers, pears, and apples. An ample, intense, medium-bodied wine, it boasts a flavor profile of honeyed minerals, poached pears, and anise. This long, silky, concentrated effort also boasts a lengthy, supple finish. Projected maturity: now-2012. To Pierre Morey, the 2002s are “from normal yields and reflect their terroir, two signs of a great vintage.” He went on to add, “Though it was an easy year in the vineyard without any burnt grapes, freezes, or hail, I’ll admit we were very worried between the twentieth of August and tenth of September, when the weather was wet and dreary. Thankfully, we were saved by the north wind.” He added that in 2003, Puligny-Montrachet had battled freeze, multiple hailstorms, and oidium (powdery mildew). Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661