1999 - Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru, Comte Georges de Vogue

The Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru 1999 is deep in color. It has a lovely savory bouquet with hints of Italian cured meats and bacon fat intermingling with briary scents, all with really impressive intensity. The palate is full-bodied and well balanced. There is clearly a bit of sinew here. Truffle and sappy black fruit form the second half with a saline note urging another sip toward the finish. This punches above my expectations, though I would be tempted to keep bottles down in the bunker for another three or four years. Like many 1999s, this is in for the long haul.

Deep, bright red-ruby. Perfumed, fruit-driven aromas of black cherry, cassis, raspberry and flowers. Full, sweet and deep, with impressive volume and breadth. Began a bit closed in the middle, but opened to show a wonderfully lush texture. Finishes very long and fresh, with dusty, even tannins and solid structure. This is all Musigny, from the estate vines less than 25 years old. The best value in the cave