Herbal liqueur, honeyed minerals, and chalk emanate from the glass of the superb 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos des Chevaliers. It reveals great depth to its dense, velvety-personality. Liquid minerals, pears, spices, and hints of melon are found in its penetrating flavor profile as well as in its exceptionally long, delineated finish. This magnificently refined wine is juicy, pure, and concentrated. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2012. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949; and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699

The 2000 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos des Chevaliers exhibits mineral and charred oak aromas. Nicely-balanced and softly-textured, it is a silky, medium-bodied wine. Toasted minerals and gravel can be discerned in its beautifully nuanced character. Projected maturity: now-2011. Importers: European Cellars, Eric Solomon, Charlotte, NC; tel. (704) 358-1565; and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; tel. (800) 525-9699

The 1999 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos des Chevaliers exhibits floral and spice aromas. Medium-bodied, well-focused, and silky-textured, this wine has a mineral, salt, and talcum powder-flavored character that leads to a somewhat dry, yet appealing finish. It is an outstanding, feminine, lace-like wine. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.

The outstanding 1998 Chevalier-Montrachet Clos Des Chevaliers displays toasty, mineral, and white flower aromas. This plump, superbly focused, medium-bodied wine is powerful and elegant, with awesome grip. Soft and supple, it is filled with spiced minerals, roasted white fruits, and anise. Anticipated maturity: now-2008. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.

The impressive Chevalier-Montrachet Clos des Chevaliers has an elegant nose made up of minerals, lemons, and stones. This well-focused, delineated, and structured wine is rich, thick, and ripe. Its gravel, pear, and apple-laced flavor profile is medium-to-full-bodied, concentrated, and undeniably persistent. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2005. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.