1999 Corton Charlemagne
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The 1999 Corton Charlemagne possesses tremendous freshness and power to match its decidedly phenolic-feeling sense of structure. Remarkably vivid and nuanced for such a big wine, the 1999 Corton is also incredibly fresh for a wine that will soon reach its 20th birthday.
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Jancis Robinson MW
Allen Meadows, Burghound
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Deep gold. Rich, sweet nose but with lots of acidity underneath. Real nobility and great persistence. For the moment it seems a bit too tart. I wonder how it will evolve? Extreme wine. (JR)
A rich, dramatic wine, the 1999 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru bursts with aromas of caramelized citrus, pear, verbena flowers and honeycomb. On the palate, it's full-bodied, ample and powerful, with chewy extract and structure, displaying immense concentration and stony depth. It's still shockingly youthful, so I may be underestimating it, but I didn't find it quite as complete or profound as the two 1999s from Domaine d'Auvenay that accompanied it.
About the producer
For many, Domaine Leroy represents the pinnacle of fine Burgundy. Owned and run by the legendary Lalou Bize-Leroy, the domaine in Vosne-Romanée is one strand of the Leroy empire, along with Maison Leroy and Domaine d’Auvenay.