This is one of five offerings from the village of Nuits St.-Georges, all of which are outstanding. The Nuits St.-Georges-Aux Lavieres displays a seductive perfume of minerals, flowers, and sweet blackberries. In the mouth, the wine is well-structured, with outstanding concentration, an opulent texture, and a firm, moderately tannic, long finish. It admirably combines power and elegance. Anticipated maturity: 1994-2008. Importer: Martine's Wines, San Rafael, CA.

Shows great breeding, with tons of ripe, spicy fruit flavors, ripe tannins and toasty oak notes. Extremely well made. Drinkable in 1997. 168 cases made. -