Brief notes on two 1999 Burgundies served double blind by Nick

Thierry's residence, Wellington, NZ
Tasted Thursday, January 15, 2026 by HowardNZ with 23 views

Flight 1 (2 Notes)

  • 1999 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Mazis-Chambertin 94 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru

    Clearly Grand Cru fruit weight. Lifted bright red cherry bouquet. Dense with vibrant red cherries, plums and cocoa on palate. Savoury edge. Superb acid balance. Oak well integrated, tannins fine grained and melded. In its prime drinking window. 94+.

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  • 1999 Domaine Perrot-Minot Mazoyères-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 93 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Mazoyères-Chambertin Grand Cru

    Also, of Grand Cru weight and volume. More in the black fruited spectrum - with some blue fruit - and earthier with more savoury tones. Some tasters saw Marmite-like Brettanomyces. I quite enjoyed the umami, meaty character of this wine. Lots of structure and grip, still some barrique to integrate. No hurry needed to drink. 93+.

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