1999 Clos Vougeot
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Pierre Rovani
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Rich, earthy spicy and explosive aromas complement equally rich, big and still firmly tannic flavors that possess superb depth and outstanding length. This is a serious wine and while it doesn't have quite as much austerity that is typical of young Clos de Vougeot, it will probably require the better part of 10 years to realize its full potential and it may very well require more time than that. The flavors are supple and really quite delicious but it doesn't take a gifted taster to discern the solid tannic spine that lurks beneath the sap. A really fine effort and I have had consistent notes.
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.