The dense, medium to dark ruby/purple-colored 2000 Chiroubles Chateau de Javernand has a demure nose that exhibits rose and cherry aromas. It has gorgeous amplitude, coating the taster's palate with softly-textured, overripe blueberries and cherries that are intermingled with violets and other assorted flowers. This elegant, well-structured wine is seamless and flavorful. Anticipated maturity: now-2005. Bravo! to Georges Duboeuf for this impressive line-up of wines, and for the fact that he has remained true to his goal of delivering high quality at consumer friendly prices. Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, White Plains, NY; tel (914) 251-9463, and Winesellers Ltd., Skokie, IL; tel (847) 679-0121.

Dark ruby-colored, with crisp acidity, nose of violets, strawberries, cherries, and minerals, light to medium body, rich fruit, a beguiling personality; drink over the next several yearsImported by William Deutsch, Armonk, NY; Tel. (914) 273-1221; fax (914) 273-1291

Duboeuf's new releases, which are now appearing, are the 1992s. On paper, 1992 is inferior to 1991. But Duboeuf's stricter selection process, combined with lower prices have made his wines winners again! If retailers, restaurants, and wine writers want to increase consumption of wine in America, one of the best places to start is to encourage consumption of Duboeuf's wines. For the level of quality and pleasure they provide, they are not just good values, they are cheap!In comparison to the 1992 Chiroubles-Flower Label, the 1992 Chiroubles-Chateau de Javernand is a more solid, slightly denser, monolithic wine that is loaded with fruit, medium body, and a soft finish.Importers: William Deutsch and Sons, Chappaqua, NY and Wine Sellers, Skokie, IL.

A huge nose of red fruits, spring flowers, and spices is followed by a wine with a lovely light to medium-bodied fruitiness, a vivid purity to its flavors, as well as good definition and a crisp, zesty finish. Drink it over the next 1-2 years. Importers: William Deutsch & Sons, Chappaqua, NY and Wine Sellers, Skokie, IL.