1999 1er Cru Red Burgundies (East London): A large wine, quite brawny and muscular. Still chewy, a youthful feel to it. Along with this strength there are meaty, game and barnyard aromas which also translate to the palate. There are of course also classic pinot notes, but without a great deal of finesse and the strength of this wine I don't think will ever fade. Interesting to taste, but this is something I look for in Cote-Rotie and not in Burgundy and so did not really work for me despite it being well made wine in a good spot.
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Pale garnet. Cranberry, barnyard, prune and cinnamon; rich-fruited and rather full-bodied and still with some considerable tannin, dried herbs, dark fruits on the midpalate and finish. Still structured and may continue to age, however unsure whether it will develop with regards to charm and allure.
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Two bottles labelled as 1999 but the branded cork says 1998. Tastes like a 1998. I mentioned this to Claude at the Paulee event in March 2022 and, after apologizing for the irregularity, she confirmed that the cork would be determinative. I have four more bottles...
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Lots of expansive, enveloping back fruit, whatever stems there were (were they using them back then?) have faded into the background. Nicely earthy and complex, with good acidity and tannins that lean more to velvet than to silk, but avoid the gritty rusticity that can show up in this appellation. Only a little bit of tertiary character around the edges, but showing very well now at age 19 with enough material here still to support further aging. The first CdB wine I've had that I actually liked.
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Allowed to breathe in glass 1 hour. Clear deep ruby-garnet color. Bouquet of cranberry, pomegranate, cherry and their liqueurs; stony red soil, hints of musk, baking spice, camphor, and meat juice. Similar on the palate, medium-full body, nice balance. Improved with air for a few hours and then began to fall apart.
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I like it. Somewhat reticent nose. Not giving too much. Shows some round reddish fruit that has a creamy palate presence. It's lighter on its feet, not especially interesting, but entirely drinkable. It's about time to drink this. It's in a good spot.
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Classic Burgundy colour, browning rim; signs of tiring, faded roses; softening, earthy, attenuated & drying on the finish. Plenty of depth. This needs drinking up.
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Excellent correct burg. Opens up slowly and develops beautifully with earth, berries, forest etc.. proper weight and balqance. This is always a superb wine. No hurry but great now after a little air.
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11/26/2022 - Vinumming & Ahhing Likes this wine: 89 Points
Greater Spotted Beaunes - Two 1999 1er Crus from each main commune in the Cotes de Beaune.. (David P's): Initially a blueberry character to the nose here, a real feeling of a full throated wine but with control. Takes time to open up on the palate but with time and air, some lovely red fruits emerge.
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11/26/2022 - oenanthe Likes this wine: 88 Points
1999 1er Cru Red Burgundies (East London): A large wine, quite brawny and muscular. Still chewy, a youthful feel to it. Along with this strength there are meaty, game and barnyard aromas which also translate to the palate. There are of course also classic pinot notes, but without a great deal of finesse and the strength of this wine I don't think will ever fade. Interesting to taste, but this is something I look for in Cote-Rotie and not in Burgundy and so did not really work for me despite it being well made wine in a good spot.
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10/26/2021 - lightning wrote: 89 Points
Pale garnet. Cranberry, barnyard, prune and cinnamon; rich-fruited and rather full-bodied and still with some considerable tannin, dried herbs, dark fruits on the midpalate and finish. Still structured and may continue to age, however unsure whether it will develop with regards to charm and allure.
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8/26/2021 - MuddyBoots wrote:
Two bottles labelled as 1999 but the branded cork says 1998. Tastes like a 1998. I mentioned this to Claude at the Paulee event in March 2022 and, after apologizing for the irregularity, she confirmed that the cork would be determinative. I have four more bottles...
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1/6/2018 - coremill wrote: 90 Points
Lots of expansive, enveloping back fruit, whatever stems there were (were they using them back then?) have faded into the background. Nicely earthy and complex, with good acidity and tannins that lean more to velvet than to silk, but avoid the gritty rusticity that can show up in this appellation. Only a little bit of tertiary character around the edges, but showing very well now at age 19 with enough material here still to support further aging. The first CdB wine I've had that I actually liked.
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11/12/2017 - Javachip Likes this wine: 90 Points
Allowed to breathe in glass 1 hour. Clear deep ruby-garnet color. Bouquet of cranberry, pomegranate, cherry and their liqueurs; stony red soil, hints of musk, baking spice, camphor, and meat juice. Similar on the palate, medium-full body, nice balance. Improved with air for a few hours and then began to fall apart.
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10/22/2017 - decaturwinedude wrote: 88 Points
I like it. Somewhat reticent nose. Not giving too much. Shows some round reddish fruit that has a creamy palate presence. It's lighter on its feet, not especially interesting, but entirely drinkable. It's about time to drink this. It's in a good spot.
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8/8/2017 - chbeaumont wrote: 87 Points
Classic Burgundy colour, browning rim; signs of tiring, faded roses; softening, earthy, attenuated & drying on the finish. Plenty of depth. This needs drinking up.
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3/8/2013 - xwine wrote:
La Paulée de New York 2013 Verticals Tasting (Colicchio & Sons, New York): I believe this is 80% whole cluster, though I can't remember for sure. Tight, not as giving as the 2005 and 2001, huge palate, very nice wine, but this will take years to be fully ready.
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5/4/2011 - vindictive wrote:
Excellent correct burg. Opens up slowly and develops beautifully with earth, berries, forest etc.. proper weight and balqance. This is always a superb wine. No hurry but great now after a little air.
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6/27/2006 - Rupert wrote: 87 Points
Correct, balanced, mid-weight burgundy, not closed, but the fruit muted and not much in the way of secondary development
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