Fermented and aged in 80% new oak barrels, the 2002 Saint-Veran En Creches is outstanding. Its profound nose of minerals and spices lead to a lush, deep, intense, concentrated core of fleshy fruit. Medium-bodied, oily-textured, and exceptionally well-balanced, this pear, slate, and spice-flavored wine lingers for an impressively long time in the finish. Drink it over the next 6 years. Importer: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 848-8910; the other wines are Peter Vezan Selections (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42-65-42-93), various importers including Michael Skurnik in NY; tel. (516) 677-9300