The 1999 Meursault Charmes from Lafon was premoxed - like quite a lot of the wines from this domaine. I have had at least 5 premoxed wines from Lafon this year from the vintages 1999 and 2001. Sadly it seems one need a chilled bottle as backup while serving Lafon these days. Tasted 09/09/2011 …
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Georges Roumier, Chambolle Musigny 1999
The village Chambolle Musigny 1999 is a very good effort from Georges Roumier. Fine mature red fruits in the bouquet, still a fine balance between fresh and vibrant fruit and the more matured notes. On the palate wonderful sweet red fruits, a good balance and quite long for a village wine. Well …
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Launois Pere et fils, Special Club Blanc de Blanc 1999
Always nice with a Special Club bottle - the Launois 1999 Blanc de Blanc is a lovely champagne, with good body and precision. Very nice freshness, but think it still need some time before it will show the full potential. Still it's drinking well, a very good or even fine effort. …
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Domaine Ponsot Morey Saint Denis Cuvee des Alouettes 1999
Morey Saint Denis Cuvee des Alouettes 1999 is a fine wine from Ponsot. Beginning to show well, with some sweet notes. Will need some additional years to show the full potential. (2015 - 2025) - 90p …
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Domaine Dujac Aux Combottes 1999
Aux Combottes 1999 from Dujac was a bit disappointing. Dujac made very nice wines in 1999, but this showed very hot tones, i.e. quite heavy sweetness, prunes and tar. No doubt vintage is hot, but I really hop this Dujac wine with cellaring will become more classic style Burgundy. The potential is …