Bruno Clair, Gevrey Chambertin Fonteny Vintage:2023 The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino

The 1999 Brunello di Montalcino is advancing fast in terms of its aged aromas

dense and intense

Pristine and fresh

weight and evident power that are bolstered by the impressive level of sappy dry extract that also serves to buffer the lengthy if youthfully austere finale

It will be at its best from 2013 to 2027

Bruno Clair, Gevrey Chambertin Fonteny Vintage:2023 The 1999 Brunello di MontalcinoAs it usually is, this is much more deeply pitched on the nose with game, underbrush, dark berry fruit and hints of smoke and iron that continue onto the somewhat animale flavors that offer both richness and sweetness on the concentrated, intense and moderately structured finish. Good stuff here. (89 92) 2015+