Winemaker Didier Seguier describes the estate’s parcel of Chablis Montee de Tonnerre as “a terroir for purists” and is convinced the 2002 (domaine) is the finest he has fashioned. It explodes from the glass with gloriously ripe pears and apples that are coated with minerals. On the palate, this wine displays seashells, minerals, and spices. Satin-textured and powerful, it possesses a stunningly long, pure, and expressive finish. Projected maturity: 2005-2013. While Bernard Hervet, who oversees both Bouchard and William Fevre, prefers the 2000 vintage in Chablis “for its minerality and austerity,” your author believes 2002 is the finest set of wines to have been produced at this estate/negociant firm in many years. Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel (212) 888-7575