1999 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Wine Details
Place of Origin

France

Morey St. Denis

Burgundy

Color

Red

Grape/Blend

Pinot Noir

Reviews & Tasting Notes

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Drinking Window

2021 - 2045

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Following the tiny crop of '98, Lalou Bize-Leroy produced an average of 24 hectoliters per hectare in 1999-a full yield for this domain but extremely low by Burgundy standards. Bize-Leroy describes the young '99s as "a bit like '96 but with more breed, more distinction, more finesse." Few wines required chaptalization, and several of those from the Cote de Beaune reached freakishly high alcohol levels. I was disappointed by a couple of the lesser cuvees here, but once we reached the premier crus, the tasting turned into a thrill ride.