From a parcel of 50-year-old vines bordering Meursault Perrieres, Sauzet’s 2002 Puligny-Montrachet Les Champs-Canet was harvested at 13.4% natural potential alcohol. Resin-laced minerals and flowers can be found in its lively aromatics. Light to medium-bodied, concentrated, pure, and fleshy, this is a feminine wine of outstanding depth. Loads of syrupy minerals dominate this highly expressive, graceful beauty’s flavor profile. Anticipated maturity: now-2012. “I have only good things to say about 2002. It is the fourth in a series of good vintages, starting with the 1999s. There was no rot, great maturity, and excellent balance to add backbone,” said Gerard Boudot, Sauzet’s winemaker. He went on to add, “2002 is a very good vintage. Some people compare it to 1996, but those were much more austere wines. Some people speak of 1992, but it is livelier. Maybe it reminds me of 1985.” Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel. (205) 980-8802