Moderately saturated red. Aromas of cassis, red licorice and mint. Very juicy and fresh in the mouth; silky and suave, and quite light on its feet. More aromatic in the mouth than the young 2003. Finishes with fine tannins and excellent length. This premier cru bottling mostly comprises declassified or young-vines Clos des Lambrays but also includes a couple of premier cru parcels.

The medium-bodied 2002 Morey-St.-Denis Les Loups (of which 35-40% is declassified fruit from the Clos des Lambrays) exhibits a nose of toasted oak and blackberries. Loads of black fruits interspersed with mocha envelop this medium-bodied wine’s ripe tannin. It is concentrated, well-fashioned, balance, and seamless. Anticipated maturity: now-2011. Importer: Weygandt-Metzler, Peter Weygandt, Unionville, PA; tel. (610) 486-0800