1996 Musigny

This dark ruby-colored wine offers sublime aromas of violets, roses, and blackberries dusted with baby powder and has a full-bodied, thickly-textured, powerful, yet controlled personality. Its flavor profile is tense and tightly wound, but extraordinary layers of chocolate-covered cherries, sweetly charred oak, and coffee are discernable. It has the elegant femininity of a ballerina and the muscle of a body builder. Its seemingly unending finish is buttressed by loads of ripe tannins. Drink it between 2003 and 2010. Importer: Kobrand, Inc., New York, NY; (212) 490-9300.

This dark ruby-colored wine offers sublime aromas of violets, roses, and blackberries dusted with baby powder and has a full-bodied, thickly-textured, powerful, yet controlled personality. Its flavor profile is tense and tightly wound, but extraordinary layers of chocolate-covered cherries, sweetly charred oak, and coffee are discernable. It has the elegant femininity of a ballerina and the muscle of a body builder. Its seemingly unending finish is buttressed by loads of ripe tannins. Drink it between 2003 and 2010. Aug 1998, www.robertparker.com

Subtly spicy, floral, black fruit aromas. Lush, velvety and very sweet, with vibrant blackberry and boysenberry flavors. Firmly structured but giving. Very long, ripe finish. Lovely wine.