The Meursault Charmes, a pear and stone-scented offering, reveals an elegant, harmonious, and intense personality. This excellent wine is feminine, precise, and has a mineral-laden personality that finishes on a toasty note. Anticipated maturity: now-2004. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel (212) 355-0700.

This full-bodied Chardonnay is balanced, with clean and flavorful tropical, wet earth and toast accents Delivers plenty of satisfaction, but don't expect great power or complexity. Fresh finish. Drink now through 2005. 100 cases imported. -PM