The 2007 Saint Aubin 1er Cru Les Combes has a pleasant nose of grass clippings and hazelnut scents, fine definition, perhaps a little Meursault in style. The palate is well-balanced with a fine line of acidity. There is just a little flatness creeping in toward the finish, suggesting that it should be consumed in the near future. The following wines were all tasted at Pierre Morey’s domaine in Meursault. Importer: Becky Wasserman Selections (Le Serbet) and through various US importers (see www.leserbet.com for full list)

The Morey-Blanc 2006 Saint-Aubin Les Combes is scented with narcissus, lemon, and tangerine. With a lovely balance of bright citricity, creaminess of texture, and chalky minerality, this polished wine lingers with persistent understatement. Alongside his domaine, Pierre Morey (who recently retired as cellar master from Domaine Leflaive) has operated since 1992 a negociant arm. Morey-Blanc offers a considerable array of wines, given that fruit is purchased from fewer than 10 acres of vines. The original incentive for this venture was to replace the great Meursault premier crus long on the Domaine Pierre Morey roster after the expiration in 1991 of Morey’s rental contracts for property owned by the Comte Lafon. Importer: Wilson-Daniels, St. Helena, CA; tel. (707) 963-9661