1999 Wine

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: The 1999 Haut Bergey is a classic Graves. It is extraordinarily complex aromatically, light on its feet in the mouth as well as a model of elegance and symmetry. The color is dark ruby, and the splendid nose reveals notes...

jamessuckling.com, 92 points: Extremely floral and flavorful, with dried-fruit and violet character. Full body, firm tannins and a fresh finish. Just opening now. Decant an hour before serving.

View From The Cellar, 91 points: The 1999 Lagrange has one of the highest percentages of petit verdot in the grand vin, as seventeen percent of the varietal was utilized for the final blend (along with fifty-eight percent cabernet sauvignon and...

jamessuckling.com, 98 points: An extraordinary one-hectare parcel of pinot noir planted in 1964. Deep golden hue. An extremely rich and majestic nose with savory notes of cocoa, smoked mushroom, forest floor earthiness, grilled hazelnuts, orange...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: Copious spices, cherries, and blackberries can be discerned in the aromatics and flavors of the 1999 Clos Vougeot Reserve. Ample, palate-coating, and medium-bodied, it reveals a long, supple finish that is pure and...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 93 points: Deep plum currant and mineral notes emerge from the concentrated beautifully balanced pure 1999 Haut Brion. It seems to be cut from the same mold as years such as 1979 and 1985. There is a hint of graphite in the abundant...

Wine Enthusiast, 91 points: Unusual in the Philipponnat range (normally dominated by Pinot Noir), this blanc de blancs is a blend of Chardonnays from the Côte des Blancs and from the Montagne de Reims. It is lightly toasty, dry and fresh with a...