The Meursault-Blagny displays deep and intense ripeness on the nose, with scents of hazelnuts and white peaches as well as a well-structured, medium-to-full-bodied, thickly-textured and expressive personality filled with citrus and honey-like flavors. Anticipated maturity: 1998-2003. Blagny is a tiny hamlet and appellation within the Meursault boundaries near the wooded crest on the Puligny-Montrachet side of Meursault. Whites from Blagny bear either the name "Meursault-Blagny" or simply "Meursault." As Daniel Haas, this estate's US importer put it so succinctly, "Thierry hates new oak in white wine." Thierry Matrot, the gentleman in question, runs this domaine which bears his grandfather's name. In 1995, both his red and white offerings show perfectly ripe fruit, which, in the case of the whites, is particularly important as no new oak flavors are present to mask any flaws in the fruit. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802.