Highly reticent but seriously complex aromas of limestone apple pear and white flowers perfectly complement the big rich powerful yet very tight full-bodied flavors that possess simply superb detail and cut. This is one muscular massively constituted wine of profound depth and concentration that possesses near perfect balance and a finish that simply doesn't stop. This will require at least a decade to come into its own and should live for another 20 years after that. In short this has that "wow" factor and may rival the other worldly 1996.

The bright light straw-colored 2002 Montrachet bursts from the glass with spices white pepper pears and flowers. Rich medium to full-bodied and lush its oily-textured character offers broad ample layers of tangy apples pulp-laden pears anise toasted nuts and ginger snaps. This wine has superb depth complexity and length. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2018.