THE WINE ADVOCATE,
Pierre Rovari, jul 03

Méo's 2001s were particularly successful, with fleshy, fruit-filled personalities. For the most part, the firm, rustic tannin in many of his colleagues' 2001s (the majority of which are not recommended) was not detected in any of his offerings. That may be because Méo waited longer to harvest (as he states), extracted more delicately, or because he's one of the few Burgundians to stir the lees of his reds (which builds flesh)… or a combination of the three.

Bourgogne 2001: 87
Sweet spices are intermingled with rich black cherry aromas in the nose of the medium-bodied Bourgogne 2001. Produced from both estate and purchased fruit, it has lovely amplitude, reveals loads of juicy cherry as well as spicy blackberry flavors. Drink this delicious soft wine over the next 3-4 years.

Nuits St Georges 2001: 88-89
The more concentrated yet less graceful Nuits St Georges displays fresh black
raspberry aromas and a fleshy, medium-bodied character. Its lively, sappy personality exhibits excellent depth to its spicy blackberry-filled character. It should be drunk over the next 5 years.

Clos de Vougeot 2001: 91-93
Black berry and cassis can be discerned in the nose of the big, bold 2001 Clos de Vougeot. An inky, enormously deep, medium-bodied wine,it slathers the palate with intensely flavored black cherries, a myriad spices, juniper berries, toast and hints of licorice. Powerful, fleshy, and fresh, it has a somptuous finish that exhibits some road tar-like flavors. Projected maturity: 2005-2012.

Échezeaux 2001: 90-92
The medium-bodied Échezeaux boasts a medium to dark ruby color and aromas reminiscent of cherry syrup. Rich, elegant, and enticing, it coats the mouth with copious quantities of red cherries. Medium-bodied, it possesses a sultry satin-textured personality and has outstanding depth. Drink it over the next 10 years.

Vosne Romanée Chaumes 2000: 91
Candied blood oranges and black cherries are found in the nose of the 2000 Vosne Romanée les Chaumes. If there could be liquid suede, this wine could be it. Sporting terrific mouth-feel and a dense, lush, medium-bodied personality, it slathers the palate with loads of coffee-laced red cherries. This alluring offering's finish is suave, sensual, and packed with dark cherries. Drink this beauty over the next 5 years.

Nuits Murgers 2000: 91
The bright ruby-colored 2000 Nuits Murgers exhibits a nose of spicy red cherries and hints of cedar. Plush, velvety-textured, and ample, it is a medium-bodied, broad, gorgeously-textured wine. Sweet layers of spicy red fruits are found throughout its extroverted flavor profile and voluptuous finish. It should be consumed over the next 5-6 years.

Richebourg 2000: 94
Red fruits burst from the glass of the 2000 Richebourg. Suave, deep, and perfectly balanced, it reveals loads of flesh, a powerfully expressive character, and a somptuo
us finish. Suave waves of red fruits seamlessly dominate this intense effort's personality, from its explosive attack to its 45-second finish. Projected maturity: now-2012.

Corton 2001: 89-91
Nuits St G. aux Boudots 2001: 87-89
Nuits St G. aux Murgers 2001: 88-89
Richebourg 2001: 91-94
Vosne -Romanée 2001: 88-89
Vosne -R. aux Brulées 2001: 90-91
Vosne -R. Cros Parantoux 2001: 87-89
Vosne -R. les Chaumes 2001: 87-89