The outstanding Meursault Les Narvaux's nose revealed deep richness and ripeness, but it was tight and muted the day I tasted it. Expressive on the palate, this ample, broad, expansive, gorgeously ripe, medium-to-full-bodied, and silky-textured beauty reveals liquid minerals, nuts, tangy lemons and red berries. Complex and armed with an admirable finish, it should be at its peak between 2000 and 2005. What's Javillier's spin on the 1996 vintage? "It has the most perfect balance between body, acid, fruit, extract, and purity in my lifetime." All the "regular cuvees" were bottled in September, 1997. Importers: David Shiverick, Langdon Shiverick, Cleveland, OH; (216) 861-6800, and a Peter Vezan Selection (Paris Fax # 011-33-1-42654293), importers include: North Berkeley Imports, Berkeley, CA; tel (510) 848-8910.