1999 VINTAGE in Burgundy - The last harvest of the century
Generous yields and exceptional quality for Burgundy's 1999 harvest
Burgundy, France, November 1999 ? The 1999 Burgundy wine harvest was as generous in terms of yield as it was exceptional in terms of quality. According to the Burgundy Wine Bureau (BIVB), the climatic conditions permitted, as happens only rarely, the number of grape bunches per plant to exceed the average of the ...
A legendary, monumental benchmark from one of the greatest Burgundy vintages of the late 20th century. With over a quarter-century of cellaring, the 1999 Drouhin Richebourg stands today as a masterclass in aged Grand Cru perfection—achieving the elusive balance where power, secondary complexity, and weightless elegance meet.
The bouquet is hauntingly complex, ethereal, and fully open, releasing high-toned scents of dried wild cranberries, poached red cherries, and hoisin, before unfolding into profound tertiary layers of shaved black truffle, forest floor, damp moss, dried rose petals, leather, and exotic sandalwood. On the palate, the entry is seamless, silky, and aristocratic. It offers incredible mid-palate concentration and sap without feeling heavy, carried by lace-like, fully integrated tannins and a vibrant acid line that gives the wine extraordinary energy and verticality. The finish is immortal, tapering off slowly with a mouthwatering trail of saline limestone, bitter cocoa, and dried herbs. A majestic, historic 1999 drinking at the absolute summit of its life.
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