The ruby-colored, black cherry-scented 2000 Gevrey-Chambertin is medium-bodied, loaded with red as well as black cherries, and possesses a surprisingly firm structure. Its spicy, expressive personality reveals excellent depth of fruit, concentration, and balance. Drink it over the next 4 years. When asked if he had a preference between the 2000s and 2001s, the self-effacing Claude Dugat responded that “I like them about the same, even though the 2000s have a roundness that particularly appeals to me.” Later in the conversation, when I commented on the firm nature of his 2001s, he said “reaching full (grape) maturity was a real problem in 2001, but these wines will soften considerably at bottling when the CO2 is removed.” Importer: Robert Kacher Selections, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 832-9083