1999 Wine

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.

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...

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...

View From The Cellar, 93 points: The 1999 vintage of Roumier les Cras is still quite primary on both the nose and palate, but shows outstanding potential. The bouquet jumps from the glass in a classy and black fruity blend of black cherries, dark...

TheWineCellarInsider.com, 93 points: Served blind, this was much better than I would have thought, given the vintage. Soft, delicate, medium bodied, with an elegance to the fruit and texture, this is drinking great today. With luck, in a few years, it could...