Grand Puy Ducasse Vintage:1999 earth and mocha-inflected red and

earth and mocha-inflected red and dark currant aromas that are set off by moderately prominent wood toast notes

This was brooding in barrel and now that it’s in bottle it is still brooding with an introverted nose that allows itself to be evaluated only after aggressive swirling grudgingly liberates glimpses of earthy

but I imagine it will remain a brute for quite some time beyond that

There is good richness yet also good refinement to the generously proportioned flavors that exude a fine bead of minerality on the beautifully persistent finish

Aromatic bouquet combines lemongrass

Grand Puy Ducasse Vintage:1999 earth and mocha-inflected red andThe 1990 is light and delicate, but pleasant in a one dimensional, fruity way. Anticipated maturity, Now 1999.