1999 Wine

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 90 points: The 1999 Clos l'Eglise was over-shadowed by the feted 1998 at the time, but now with 16 years on the clock, it is really turning into a delightful Pomerol. There is only a touch of maturity on the rim, while the nose is...

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, 93 points: asted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. Clearer in colour than the Grand Mayne, this has a fresh, well-defined, feminine bouquet and aromas of blackberry, bilberry and a little mint. It has a lightness, a deftness...

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, 91 points: Slightly more youthful, the 1999 Saint Joseph Vignes des Hospice is drinking beautifully. Underbrush, spiced meats, olive and bacon-like qualities are supported by a core of mature fruit, and it’s medium-bodied, balanced...

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, 95 points: 95+ Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. This Chateau Margaux was captivating in its youth and at ten-years of age it displays a wonderful, exuberant bouquet with blackberry, violet, boysenberry, a touch of...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 90 points: (ST88-90 points) Good ruby-red. Raspberry, graphite, espresso and licorice on the nose. Supple, dense and gutsy, with concentrated fruit nicely framed by sound acids. Finishes with serious, dusty, even tannins and very...

Neal Martin's Wine Journal, 93 points: Tasted at the 1999 horizontal at Bordeaux Index. This bottle is showing less bravura than the one at the La Mission vertical last May. It has a relative, light leafy bouquet with dried herbs, a touch of singed leather...

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, 96 points: Ruby-red. Shockingly deep in color for a ten-year-old wine. Explosive aromas of cherry compote, black raspberry, blood orange, Asian spices and smoky minerals. Pure, vibrant and sweet, offering intense cherry and red...