The black ruby-colored 2003 Visan Pere Mayeux veers toward an international style with the use of new barriques, which provide a toasty vanillin character to its blackberry and cherry fruit. This big, boldly-styled, massively-framed 2003 possesses an unctuous texture as well as a huge finish. If it develops additional charm and nuances, it will be even better. Importer: United Estates Wine Imports, Columbus, OH Tel: (614) 543-1427