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.