The Wines of Chablis » 1999 Chablis Tasting Notes

Long-Depaquit 1999 Chablis Grand Cru la Moutonne

Alan Uchrinscko — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 20:43:20 +0000

Beautiful nose of grilled notes, a touch of orange rind and mixed green and yellow fruits. The palate begins mellow, balanced and medium in body. The midpalate seems just a touch lacking right now and could use a bit more bang, but the finish is otherworldy, making up for the slight hollowness in the midpalate. The textures is of olive oil and the flavors are of honey, but with a pleasant sharpness. Really nice. Should be best in three years. Probably not a long-term ager, but admirable for a vintage that I find to be more underwhelming than most. Somewhere between pleasantly good to exciting, with just a touch a verve lacking in the middle. If the center catches up or reveals itself differently later or in a different bottle – this might be a real show-stopper. I’m awaiting the rest of the developing bottle in my fridge tonight… [n.b., it's even better, and the middle became more intense with air...] ***(*)

Herve Azo 1999 Chablis Premier Cru Vau de Vey

Alan Uchrinscko — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 04:25:52 +0000

Aromatically tight with hints of orange fruits. Tangerine laced mineral palate with good acidity and light body. (part of Vau de Vey mini-vertical arranged by S. Pommier) **

Michel Barat 1999 Chablis Premier Cru Fourneaux

Alan Uchrinscko — Sun, 02 Jun 2002 04:51:08 +0000

Very floral and pretty with great fruit and a powerful yet elegant rupe fruit finish. ***

Gilbert Picq 1999 Chablis “Vieille Vignes”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 12:18:54 +0000

A bit reductive and a touch on the light side. More earthy than fruity. Drink early. *

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Premier Cru Fourchaume

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:58:39 +0000

Corked, but did show good acidity and balance. 100% stainless steel fermentation. (***) ?

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:48:40 +0000

A simple but pleasant wine with orange fruits on both the nose and the palate. Approachable structurally. Aged 12 months sur lie. *

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Premier Cru Mont de Milieu

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:31:17 +0000

Wild fruits with a balanced, powerful, mineral palate. **(*)

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles “Chateau Grenouilles”

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:23:43 +0000

Nose of earth and clay with a medium- to full-bodied palate and great persistence. ***

la Chablisienne 1999 Chablis Grand Cru les Preuses

Alan Uchrinscko — Sat, 01 Jun 2002 07:15:57 +0000

The 1999 les Preuses is outstanding. Red currant aromas intertwines with undertones of lime zest. Great acidity and phenomenal length finishes a concentrated, complex palate. ***(*)