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The wines from the 1999 vintage are evolving slowly. For the most part, they are already accessible now but should still hold for another decade.

Apart from the Saint-Estèphes, which are quite disappointing overall, the other appellations all have their share of excellent wines.

In Côte Rôtie, according to Robert Parker, it is the greatest vintage since the immense 1978 vintage.

The great wines of the 1999 vintage:

Extraordinary wines: Chateau Pajzos Tokaji Esszenzia 1999, Chapoutier Ermitage l'Ermite Blanc 1999, Torbreck Run Rig 1999, Rene Rostaing Cote Rotie Cote Blonde 1999, Domaine de la Romanée Conti La Tâche 1999, Castello Dei Rampolla D'Alceo 1999.

Exceptional wines: Giacomo Conterno Barolo Riserva Monfortino 1999, Verite La Muse 1999, Domaine Ponsot Chapelle Chambertin 1999, Domaine Leroy Corton Renardes 1999, Chateau Beaucastel Chateauneuf du Pape Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 1999.

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