Domaine Faiveley, Corton Clos Corton Vintage:1999 though it perhaps does not

though it perhaps does not possess the amplitude of the previous vintage

and therefore

prune and blackberry with subtle hints of dark chocolate

the vigor of the plants is naturally reduced

I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the next 10 years as I fear this risks drying out and becoming astringent if held for the longer-term

Domaine Faiveley, Corton Clos Corton Vintage:1999 though it perhaps does notVibrant ruby. Surprisingly there is a touch of menthol on the still youthfully fresh and bright nose of mostly red berry fruit, earth, game and a pretty floral nuance. The racy and intense middle weight flavors possess evident muscle and minerality before concluding in a nicely complex if mildly warm and drying finish. While there is still a moderate amount of unresolved tannins remaining, I would be inclined to begin drinking this now and over the