Medium-bodied and boasting a mouth-watering nose of creamed almonds, hazelnut cookies, minerals, and spices, the broad, lush 2002 Chevalier-Montrachet is a satiny-textured, oaky wine with outstanding depth. Its spicy personality is fresh, exhibits outstanding mouth-feel, and possesses an extensive, flavorful finish. Projected maturity: 2006-2015. Maison Louis Latour has a different importer in each state.

Subtle flowers and oak notes can be discerned in the aromatics of the 1999 Chevalier-Montrachet. Light to medium-bodied, elegant, and tightly wound, it has good depth to its mineral and aggressive oak-flavored character. Will this wine's oak treatment overpower its subtle nature? Projected maturity: now-2006? Maison Louis Latour is represented by a different importer in each state.

The 1997 Chevalier-Montrachet is refined, focused, and well balanced. Minerals, toast, and floral scents are followed by a rich, full-bodied, and detailed personality. Flavors reminiscent of sea shells, stones, grilled oak, and flint are found in this oily-textured, dense, and complex wine. While it reflects the vintage's richness, weight, and fat, it also offers delineation, precision, and is slightly less evolved. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2008. Louis Latour is represented by a different importer in each state.

This famous negociant/vineyard owner, founded in 1797, has made very fine 1992s. The big wines, such as the top premier crus and grand crus, spend a year in 100% new oak and have considerable lees contact for the first 7-8 months, although there is no stirring, or so-called "batonage" practiced. Latour's 1992s will be released in late fall, 1993. The closed, tightly knit 1992 Chevalier-Montrachet boasts spicy new oak, good weight and length, but remains completely unevolved; it should keep for at least a decade. Louis Latour is represented by different importers in each state.