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Here the nose has clearly begun to develop secondary nuances though they do not yet dominate the exuberantly spicy earthy black fruit aromas that complement perfectly the rich, full and beautifully focused medium weight flavors that possess really lovely detail and the impressive sap completely buffers the still firm, if now softening, tannic spine. Indeed there is sufficient extract present that it confers a deceptive sense of accessibility though I would personally allow the '99 Chaumes another 3 to 5 years of cellar respite first. Burghound 92