The 1993 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes is another real success, wafting from the glass with complex aromas of rose petals, dried berries, plums, confit orange, exotic spices, musk and orris root (the dried iris rhizome, somewhat reminiscent of violets). Full-bodied, supple and seamless, it's deep, layered and vibrant, with melting tannins and a cool core of fruit, concluding with a long, perfumed finish. It's more elegant and aromatic than the rich, fleshy 1999 or the ripe, broad-shouldered 1990. - William Kelley

The 1993 Clos de la Roche Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Grand Cru comes from one of my favorite vintages and is showing beautifully. Quintessential Clos de la Roche with ebullient red fruit, sage, hints of menthol and a touch of undergrowth, this conveys more complexity than either the preceding bottles of 2005 or 1999. The palate is medium-bodied with finely-chiseled tannins, superb salinity and freshness, almost citric-like with so much energy and tension on the persistent finish. Typical of this vintage, this is a Clos de la Roche you want to drink down to the last drop. Superb. Tasted at Ponsot's 150th anniversary vertical at the Domaine. -- Neal Martin