The light to medium-bodied 2001 Montrachet displays talcum powder and mineral aromas. As with the Chevalier, this wine has profound depth and elegance. It offers ripe pear, chalk, honeydew melon, and spice flavors as well as a gorgeous, lengthy finish. Projected maturity: 2005-2012. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949; and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699

Flowers, white fruits, spices, and oak can be found in the aromatic profile of the 1999 Montrachet. This is a dense, concentrated, chewy-textured wine offering toast, spices, minerals, cinnamon, anise, and poached pears in its highly impressive personality. With a great finish, this superb, extremely long, soft, pure wine is packed with flavors. Anticipated maturity: 2003-2012. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.

A show-stopper, the creme brulee, vanilla, and mineral-scented Montrachet is immensely ripe, extremely elegant, and well-structured. This medium-to-full-bodied wine offers powerful mineral and spiced pear flavors as well as an oily texture, and a long finish. It is rich, deeply flavorful, and forward. Projected maturity: 2001-2006. Importers: Eric Solomon, European Cellars, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949, and Bacchus Importers, Baltimore, MD; (800) 525-9699.