Domaine Leroy   Vosne les Brulees

1999 Vosne les Brulees

By Domaine Leroy

1999 Vosne Les Brulees from Domaine Leroy, Vosne-Romanée, Burgundy

The 1999 Vosne Les Brulees from Domaine Leroy emerges from one of Burgundy's most hallowed grounds, offering a symposium of complexity and grace seldom achieved in such harmonious measure. As an authority on the finesse of fine wines with deep investment potential, I am consistently drawn to the enchanting narratives each bottle of Domaine Leroy promises to unveil.

 

Masterful Crafting from an Exceptional Year

It is no secret amongst enthusiasts and collectors that the 1999 vintage was a pinnacle year for Burgundy, with climatic serendipity lending its hand to create well-structured, profoundly aromatic wines. The perfect amalgamation of sunny days and cool nights gave the grapes of this vintage an environment in which to thrive, achieving optimal ripeness balanced with piercing acidity – essential components of longevity in any noble wine.

 

The Quintessence of Terroir Embodied

On sampling, the 1999 Vosne Les Brulees expresses a lavish tapestry of dark cherries and ripe blackcurrants, interwoven with exotic spice notes and the distinctive minerality that Vosne-Romanée's terroir imbues. The wine's aromatic exuberance is matched by its palate, which presents layer upon layer of velvety tannins and a profound depth that evolves even now. Its evolution is a testament to the exceptional viticulture underpinning Domaine Leroy's virtuosic approach.

The finish – long, resolute, and tinged ever-so-slightly with a haunting note of truffle – assures that this wine remains indelibly etched upon the minds and palates of those who partake in its majesty.

In the dynamic world of fine wine investment, it is wines like the 1999 Vosne Les Brulees that serve as benchmarks for quality and age-worthiness. Reflecting a unique character shaped by an unrepeatable confluence of weather and winemaking brilliance, this offering from Domaine Leroy confidently asserts its position as one of the paramount collectibles for aficionados worldwide aspiring to elevate their portfolios.

In synoptic conclusion, my discerning palate attests that this vintage is one embroidered with enigmatic depth; a precise harmony between berry notes and earthy whispers that corresponds reverently to an investor's aspirations for venerated additions to their collection.

Current market price

$94,750.00

12x75cl

Highest score

88

POP score

7116.25

Scores and tasting notes

88

The 1999 Vosne-Romanee Aux Brulees is medium to dark ruby-colored and has a demure, creamed cherry-scented nose. This foursquare, tight, tannic wine is medium-bodied and reveals appealing spiced cherry flavors. I am concerned about its firm, hard tannin. Projected maturity: 2005-2010+. Importer: Martine's Wines, San Raphael, CA; tel. (415) 485-1800.

Pierre Rovani - The Wine Advocate, 30 August 2001

Vintage performance