1999 Charmes Chambertin
By Domaine Georges Roumier
1999 Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier, Burgundy, France
The 1999 vintage in Burgundy held the promise of a stellar year. It delivered decisively, with the 1999 Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier shining as a crowning achievement amongst the esteemed offerings of this heralded region. This vintage is particularly significant as it encapsulates an era wherein meticulous viniculture met with the serendipity of an advantageous season.
The Distinction of a Spectacular Year
Towards the end of the nineties, Burgundy enthusiasts were anticipating a return to form following several challenging years. The 1999 vintage ushered in much celebration, with vignerons and oenophiles alike reaping the benefits of ideal climatic conditions. The Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier in this year is an exemplary display of what both terroir and climate can co-create when harmoniously aligned.
A Vintage Worthy of Investment
Not only does the 1999 Charmes Chambertin offer enchanting sensory pleasures clinging to a robust structure, but it also stands prominently as a wise acquisition for the perspicacious wine investor. The finesse inherent to this particular parcel from Domaine Georges Roumier is amplified by the vintage's favorable weather patterns, yielding a wine that is richly layered with depth and complexity.
With its aromatic bouquet wafting dark cherries and earthy truffles, it paints a taste tableau that evolves in the glass over time. On the palate, it resonates with elegance and balance; tannins refined yet present—a testament to the winemaking prowess and nature's benevolence.
One should note that the aging potential of this wine is considerable; its composition masterfully calibrated to ensure a long and graceful evolution that continues to unfold. And while already two decades into its life, the 1999 Charmes Chambertin from Domaine Georges Roumier retains a youthful vibrancy enveloped in mature sophistication.
To encapsulate, the 1999 vintage from Domaine Georges Roumier is not just a beverage; it is an art form that conveys a storied chapter of Burgundian excellence—a narrative in each glass for those who invest not only in fine wines but also in experiences that stand the test of time.
Market price (GBP)
£8,780.00
12x75cl
Highest score
88
POP score
1097.5
Scores and tasting notes
The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Charmes-Chambertin was produced from 38 hectoliter per hectare yields. It offers aromas reminiscent of jammy cherries and Asian spices. This is a light to medium-bodied, harmonious, easygoing, and plush wine with a seamless, fruit-filled, well-made personality. Drink it over the next 7 years. Importer: Seagram Chateau and Estate Wines Company, New York, NY; tel. (212) 572-7725.
Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2001