The outstanding 2000 Criots-Batard-Montrachet bursts from the glass with minerals, stones, and spices. Medium to full-bodied, fat, and lush, this is a silky-textured wine of exceptional ripeness. Layers of oily pears, juniper berries, and spice-coated apples permeate the palate, lingering for an exceptionally long time. This superb 2000 should be at its best between 2004 and 2014. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

The outstanding 2000 Criots-Batard-Montrachet bursts from the glass with minerals, stones, and spices. Medium to full-bodied, fat, and lush, this is a silky-textured wine of exceptional ripeness. Layers of oily pears, juniper berries, and spice-coated apples permeate the palate, lingering for an exceptionally long time. This superb 2000 should be at its best between 2004 and 2014. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel. (212) 355-0700

Smoky minerals can be detected in the aromatics and flavors of the 1999 Criots-Batard-Montrachet. Medium-bodied, lively, and tangy, this is a fresh, crisp, zesty wine that possesses a searing minerality in its character. Its finish is long, pure, and silky. Drink this wine between 2003 and 2009. Importer: Frederick Wildman & Sons, New York, NY; tel (212) 355-0700.