daily wine picks

More than $30

Nov. 30, 2001: E. GUIGAL Côte-Rôtie Brune et Blonde 1998 (93 points, $38)

From one of the region's venerable negociants comes this outstanding Côte-Rôtie. The '98 Brune et Blonde caresses the palate. Elegant, with mineral, red and black fruit and supple tannins. Seductive balance on the fresh finish, where the firm tannins ma —Per-Henrik Mansson

Nov. 27, 2001: FRANÇOIS RAVENEAU Chablis Monts Mains 1999 (91 points, $45)

This late-release '99 white Burgundy is worth the wait. From arguably the top producer in Chablis comes this impressive wine, offering flesh and complexity. Full-bodied, with wet earth, truffle and freshly picked chanterelle mushroom character, along with —Per-Henrik Mansson

Nov. 24, 2001: HARLES ELLNER Brut Rosé Champagne NV (93 points, $34)

This is the only rosé produced by this family-run house located in Épernay, a blend of 50 percent Pinot Noir and 50 percent Pinot Meunier. Sophisticated, in a dry-style, elegant, displaying complex flavors of citrus, dough, honey and flowers, with a lig —Bruce Sanderson

Nov. 22, 2001: A. CLAPE Cornas 1999 (93 points, $52)

Clape is one of Cornas' top producers, with this wine coming from his oldest vines. Refined and firmly structured, but there is plenty of ripe, sweet fruit in this lovely, dark, full-bodied Syrah. Digs into the soil, displaying mineral, wet earth and smok —Per-Henrik Mansson

Nov. 21, 2001: BAROSSA VALLEY ESTATE Shiraz Barossa Valley E & E Black Pepper 1998 (95 points, $80)

Natasha Mooney is the head winemaker for this cooperative of Barossa growers established in 1985. Ripe, plush and generous with its gorgeous blueberry, raspberry and plum fruit, shaded with meat and black truffle notes that weave through the long, cushion —Harvey Steiman