A sappy, light to medium-bodied effort, the candied grapefruit and spice-scented 2003 Meursault Charmes du Dessus (white) exhibits a mineral-dominated character. Silky-textured and focused, it constricts slightly in the finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.
Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802; Vincent Girardin also bottles some of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label, imported by Eric Solomon European Cellars, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565