Georges Lignier's finest '95, the violet and cherry-scented ruby/purple-colored Bonnes Mares, displays a silky texture and thick, chewy flavors of violets, ripe berries and stones. Full-bodied and possessing a zippy power as well as good length, it should be at its best from 2000-2006. This note is the result of tastings I did in Burgundy between January 7 and January 29. The wine was tasted from cask, not bottle. Pinot Noir, a fragile varietal, reacts poorly to fining, filtration, and careless bottling techniques, I recommend caution when considering buying a red burgundy based on cask samples. I called it as I tasted it, and hope the bottled wine reflects the quality of the samples I was provided. Importer: Louis/Dressner Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 319-8768