The Comtes de Champagne 1999 is rather closed at the moment. In the bouquet citrus gooseberries, yellow chardonnay fruit, and a quite dominant acidity. On the palate quite high acidity, good length, but the fruit is somewhat restrained. Starting out with some metallic notes in the finish, but after …
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J.-F. Coche-Dury, Meursault 1999
The 1999 Meursault from Coche-Dury is now entering a semi mature stage. Somewhat closed bouquet, with notes of citrus (orange, grapefruit) and hints of fresh almonds. On the palate quite rich with aromas of almond, honeysuckle and hints of citrus. Good acidity, balance and length. A very nice effort …
Egon Muller, Scharzhofberger Auslese 1999 #24
The vintage 1999 was great in Saar, and the Egon Muller Auslese #24 is a beautiful expression of the vintage. Still youthful with some tropical fruit elements in the bouquet, but starting to focus and getting a slightly more developed tone. Hints of petrolium, pear, citrus and a wonderful minerality …
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Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer-Sonnenuhr 1999 Auslese GK #9
The 1999 Auslese GK #9 from Fritz Haag is a very nice, rather than a great wine. In the bouquet quite developed with a slight petrolium and some creamy butter notes - perhaps even a hint of butterscotch. On the palate quite heavy lacking a little bit of freshness and acidity. Still a fine balance …
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Fritz Haag, Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr Spätlese 1999 #14 MG
The 1999 auktion Spätlese is a very drinkable wine. Quite open bouquet with some mature notes. On the palate quite rich and sweet, but lacking some grip and backbone. The 1999 vintage is soft with quite low acidity in Mosel. A fine effort from Haag, but the great 1999 vines comes from …
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