The slightly reduced 2002 Meursault Charmes was difficult to evaluate. It is fresh, pure, satiny-textured, and concentrated, yet in need of aeration. Given its components, it is certain this wine will be outstanding in time. Drink it between 2005 and 2011. Jean-Marc Roulot loves the 2002s. “The north wind of early September concentrated all the grapes. It is a vintage like 1992, yet with lower yields. We gained three degrees of natural potential alcohol in one week.” He is convinced that these wines will age well because “they have perfect health, ripeness, and acidity.” Importers: Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant, Berkeley, CA; tel. (510) 524-1524 and Parliament Wine Co., Atlantic City, NJ; tel. (609) 348-1100