Anne Gros, Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau other_regions_australia The 1999 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a

The 1999 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a step up from the 1998

spicy and long on the finish

growling and energetic – an Hermitage in wolf's clothing

The body is full and brooding confirming the tannins are built for years to come

with soft tannins and a plummy

Anne Gros, Chambolle Musigny Combe d'Orveau other_regions_australia The 1999 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a(50% new oak). This displayed both fairly strong toast and heavy reduction last year from barrel and while the toast is almost completely gone, there is still a trace of reduction which leads to somber, backward and rich middle weight flavors that possess good volume and fine length with a mouth coating backend. There is good freshness and this is relatively fine for the vintage. I would suggest decanting it first. 87 2008+