Thierry & Pascale Matrot, Blagny (Burgundy, France) La Piéce Sous le Bois 2005

($52, Vineyard Brands): Red wine grown in Blagny, a village that straddles Meursault and Puligny-Montrachet, is sold as Blagny, whereas the whites (made from Chardonnay) are sold under the name Meursault-Blagny.  Matrot is the largest grower of Blagny and, in a way, it is the flagship wine.  Ripe and full, but not overdone, wild exotic berry flavors capture your palate and persist.  Wonderful length and balance make this an excellent choice. 92 Michael Apstein Jul 10, 2007