1999 Domaine Vincent Girardin Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
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The magnificent, dark ruby-colored 1999 Charmes-Chambertin has a fresh cherry, rose, and violet-scented nose. This medium to full-bodied wine has exquisite breadth to its sweet oak-infused, cherry syrup, and perfume-flavored character. Harmonious as well as densely packed with super-ripe flavors, it possesses an impressively long, supple, and pure finish. This outstanding wine should be drunk over the course of the next 10-12 years. Bottled under the Baron de la Charriere label and imported by European Cellars, Eric Solomon, New York, NY; tel. (212) 924-4949
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Bright, saturated ruby. Vibrant aromas of blackberry and violet. Powerful but juicy and not at all heavy. A wonderfully fresh wine of terrific verve. Still tight on the firmly tannic back end. Quite fine, though.