DRC, Romanee Conti Vintage:2008 describes 1999 as a year

describes 1999 as a year with very hot

airy and nicely layered aromas of apple

ordered according to growing level of intensity

earth and sauvage hints add considerable depth to the dark berry fruit and cassis aromas

Even with all of the concentration

DRC, Romanee Conti Vintage:2008 describes 1999 as a yearMild bricking. Plenty of secondary and sous bois notes are present on the cool, elegant and airy nose that reflects notes of spice, earth, dried flower and leather. The sleek, intense and rich medium bodied flavors are supported by bright acidity on the ever so slightly lean but highly persistent finish where the sense of minerality really builds as it sits on the palate. I would observe that, like a number of 2002s today, the palate is more youthful