1999 Vogue Chambolle Musigny

(young vine Musigny fruit up to 25 years of age - there will be a back label on the bottle to indicate the source of the grapes; with thanks to Dr. Reed Day and also opened from personal storage). This is slowly beginning to unwind to reveal a still cool, reserved and supremely elegant nose of drop dead gorgeous pinot aromas as well as a mix of stone and red and black fruits. It is already showing excellent complexity, fine intensity and very fine length all the while exuding an unmistakable level of class and refinement. There is still a touch of youthful toughness on the finish though after an hour or so of air, it begins to mellow out so the '99 1ers has not quite yet arrived at its peak drinkability, at least not for my taste. Tasted multiple times with consistent notes. It bears pointing out that this is evolving slowing and while it certainly can be enjoyed now with 30 minutes or so of air, it will need another 5 to 8 years before it arrives at its full apogee. Burghound 93