1999 Le Montrachet
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Big, creamy and relatively evolved. Extremely opulent and easy to like already but with a good base of acidity to support all that heavy fruit. Perhaps just a little too open to be a classic but for someone who just can't wait to pull a cork on a 1999 Montrachet, this is the one to choose. Very slightly dry finish. (JR)
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If Girardin's 1999 Montrachet had more depth of fruit it would be a show-stopper as it has exceptional purity, focus, balance, and a stunning finish. This medium-bodied wine reveals a beguiling white flower and gravel-laden nose as well as a delicate flavor profile of fresh acacia blossoms and minerals that linger on the palate for an eternity. While it has all the hallmarks of a well-vinified and brilliantly raised wine, it falls short of being prodigious because of excessive yields. Drink it over the next 8-9 years. Importer: Vineyard Brands, Birmingham, AL; tel (205) 980-8802. In addition, Vincent Girardin sells many of these same wines under the Baron de la Charriere label to European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel (212) 924-4949.
If Girardin's 1999 Montrachet had more depth of fruit it would be a show-stopper as it has exceptional purity, focus, balance, and a stunning finish. This medium-bodied wine reveals a beguiling white flower and gravel-laden nose as well as a delicate flavor profile of fresh acacia blossoms and minerals that linger on the palate for an eternity. ||While it has all the hallmarks of a well-vinified and brilliantly raised wine, it falls short of being prodigious because of excessive yields. Drink it over the next 8-9 years. Wine Advocate.February, 2001