A slowly maturing nose of white flower spice and citrus blossom nose is followed by intense powerful brooding thick and wonderfully intense flavors that are presently revealing much if not all of their ultimate potential. This is wonderfully textured and between the ripe acidity and incredible intensity it stains the palate so completely that I could taste this 3 hours later. Quite masculine in style and this does a slow but inexorable build from the mid-palate and the finish delivers impressive detail and delineation. A flat out wonderful Monty that should last two decades with the proper cellaring. Multiple and consistent notes. Be sure to keep this at the proper serving temperature because this wine begins to lose its delineation if it's allowed to warm up too much.

Loads of spices flowers smoke and toast can be found in the deep aromatics of the 1999 Montrachet. Medium-bodied and possessing outstanding concentration definition and depth of fruit this citrus lemon-lime mineral quartz gravel and earth-flavored wine has loads of power to its personality. It is complex focused pure and crystalline. It is a harmonious balanced and complete wine. Drink it over the next 10-12 years.