Selection with Condition Photos
At Cru World Wine, we understand that bottle condition is crucial when it comes to purchasing wine, especially when buying back vintage wines. That's why we've created our "Selection with Condition Photos" page - a curated selection of wines that includes detailed photos of each bottle, so you can make an informed decision before making a purchase. Our photos show the condition of the bottle, including any signs of wear or damage, giving you the confidence to make an informed purchase decision.
Selection with Condition Photos
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$8,865.60 |
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Vinous (98)Yet another stunner, the 1999 Chambertin halts all conversation around the table. Muscular, dense and explosive, the 1999 is a vertical, imposing Burgundy that is also clearly built for the long haul. Even with all of its full-throttle, unrestrained power, the 1999 possesses captivating inner sweetness that soars out of the glass with remarkable purity. What a wine! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$14,716.61 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 1999 Clos de la Roche from Armand Rousseau went through an awkward youth, when it felt hard and rather disjointed. Now with 15 years on the clock, it is showing better than it used to. The nose is broody and taciturn at first, eventually revealing dusky, brambly red fruit with hints of cola and soy. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy core of red fruit and well-judged acidity. The tannins are much finer than I recall, having softened with time, and there is an appealing weightless intensity toward the finish. No, it is not one of the Charles Rousseau’s best 1999s, but it is finally beginning to show its class. Drink now-2020+. Tasted January 2014. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$65,523.13 |
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Vinous (97)The 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has long been one of my favourite vintages, not that I get to taste it that often. It has an almost extravagant bouquet that delivers plush Morello cherry, wild strawberry and light cassis aromas and with aeration, these ebb to reveal more tertiary notes and a touch of pencil shavings. The palate displays exquisite balance, this being 1999, more fuller and corpulent than other vintages. This particular bottle demonstrates more structure towards the finish than I expected, exerting stupendous grip to remind you that it might be almost 20 years old, but it has 20 or perhaps even 30 years ahead of it. Magnificent. Tasted blind at the New World/Old World tasting at La Trompette. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$23,341.61 |
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Vinous (97)The 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has long been one of my favourite vintages, not that I get to taste it that often. It has an almost extravagant bouquet that delivers plush Morello cherry, wild strawberry and light cassis aromas and with aeration, these ebb to reveal more tertiary notes and a touch of pencil shavings. The palate displays exquisite balance, this being 1999, more fuller and corpulent than other vintages. This particular bottle demonstrates more structure towards the finish than I expected, exerting stupendous grip to remind you that it might be almost 20 years old, but it has 20 or perhaps even 30 years ahead of it. Magnificent. Tasted blind at the New World/Old World tasting at La Trompette. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$3,181.25 |
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Vinous (90+)Medium red. Red fruits and tobacco on the nose, with some funky hints of truffley evolution. Silky and fine-grained on entry, then classically dry but more harmonious in the middle palate than the nose suggests. Clamps down on the finish, showing a cool and slightly ungiving character and an edge of acidity. I expected a bit more expansiveness and sweetness but Cyrielle Rousseau noted that she and her father Eric find their 1999s rather ungiving so far. She told me that she opened this bottle about six hours before I tasted it and predicted that it would be better the next day. She also described this Mazy as a funny wine, like a clown. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$14,716.61 |
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Vinous (90+)Medium red. Red fruits and tobacco on the nose, with some funky hints of truffley evolution. Silky and fine-grained on entry, then classically dry but more harmonious in the middle palate than the nose suggests. Clamps down on the finish, showing a cool and slightly ungiving character and an edge of acidity. I expected a bit more expansiveness and sweetness but Cyrielle Rousseau noted that she and her father Eric find their 1999s rather ungiving so far. She told me that she opened this bottle about six hours before I tasted it and predicted that it would be better the next day. She also described this Mazy as a funny wine, like a clown. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$20,791.10 |
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Vinous (94+)Red-ruby. Spicy black fruits, cocoa powder, violet and spices on the primary nose. A step up in volume, sweetness and depth from the Suchots, with very primary grapey, minerally flavors and hints of exotic fruits. As unevolved as this grand cru is today, it already shows lovely inner-mouth perfume. Very long and ripe on the back end, with the firm tannins covered by sappy fruits and spices. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$11,324.99 |
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Admired for its rare sophistication and elegance, the Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru La Goutte d'Or 1999 is an exquisite example of fine Burgundy wine. This splendid vintage is produced by Domaine Auvenay, a prestigious establishment owned by Lalou Bize-Leroy, co-owner of the revered Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The wine hails from the La Goutte d'Or vineyard, a premier cru within the Meursault appellation in Burgundy. The Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru La Goutte d'Or 1999 exhibits a rich, golden hue, symbolising its perfectly matured Chardonnay grapes ripened under the Burgundian sun's judicious gaze. Characterised by a complex bouquet of honey, apricot and toasted almond notes, it offers a voluptuous palate feel. The balanced acidity delivers a refreshing crispness, elevating the wine's inherent intensity. This prized vintage embraces traditional wine-making methods, ensuring an incomparable drinking experience, embodying the essence of its distinguished terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$11,324.99 |
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Vinous (92)At nearly twenty years of age the 1999 Meursault Les Narvaux is just starting to enter its early plateau of maturity now! Exuberant and powerful, the 1999 possesses off the charts intensity and a level of pure class that is far beyond the realm of most village crus. Time in bottle has started to bring out slightly tropical overtones that add complexity to the yellow orchard fruit character. Readers lucky enough to own it can look forward to another 20 years of exceptional drinking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$8,049.54 |
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The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1999 is a stunning testament to the craft of notable winemaker, Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. Bize-Leroy's own winery is located in Burgundy, a region known for producing a distinct calibre of Chardonnay, and the Auvenay wines are emblematic of such prestige. Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1999, a white wine of unparalleled grandeur, marries delicate aromas of lemon, apple, and brioche with an underlying minerality, resulting in an elegant and complex profile. All grapes are biodynamically grown, allowing for a vibrant, concentrated expression of the terroir. The wine's full-bodied, rounded finish leaves a lasting impression on the palate. This meticulously crafted vintage is an exemplar of Bize-Leroy's commitment to producing wines of peerless quality and character. Ascertain your experience with the enigmatic Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1999 today. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 86 (WA) |
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SG$211.73 |
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Wine Advocate (86)This wine is dark ruby-colored, with medium body and notes of weedy black currants intermixed with earth and saddle leather. It has moderate tannin and a firm finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012. |
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Rhone | 2 | 95.0 |
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SG$326.90 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
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SG$1,165.48 |
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Discover the exquisite Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999, an esteemed selection from the celebrated slopes of Northern Rhône, France. Famed vigneron Bernard Burgaud carefully cultivates this varietal using traditional farming methods, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of Syrah. The nose is mesmerisingly complex, unfolding with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle undertone of spice. As it graces the palate, the wine's character mirrors its aromatics with rich, layered flavours that persist in an elegant finish, a testament to the vintage's extraordinary ripening conditions. Produced entirely in Burgaud's quaint, family-run domaine, this vintage adopts a minimalist approach, with natural yeasts and minimal filtration, echoing Burgaud's reverence for preserving the vineyard's innate character. Lovers of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999 will delight in its profound depth and enjoy the evocative journey it provides with each sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$1,542.13 |
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Vinous (90+)Bright, full ruby. Captivating aromas of cassis, game, mocha and brown spices. Sweet, concentrated and chewy, with powerful cassis and kirsch fruit flavors. Already displays wonderful inner-mouth aromatic character. Finishes with rather strong, slightly tough tannins that will require patience. This is quite impressive, but the 2000 version appears to have sweeter tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91+ (VN) |
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SG$5,858.64 |
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Vinous (91+)(fut E03) Saturated red-ruby. Noble, compelling, superripe aromas of black raspberry, meat, mocha, flowers, white pepper and bitter chocolate. A powerful, muscular style, with a saline impression of extract and tangy fruit and mineral flavors. Quite fine and restrained, but, as with Bizot other '99s, the combination of oaky torrefaction and Bizot's practice of vinifying with the stems has the effect at present of slightly drying the finish. But this is a highly promising set of '99s. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 79 (WA) |
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SG$518.84 |
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Wine Advocate (79)This herbaceous, light to medium-bodied wine is cleanly made but has no substance or depth. In addition, the finish is attenuated. It is a disappointment. Drink it over the first decade of life. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
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SG$951.35 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
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SG$2,156.02 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Good bright red-ruby. Dark aromas of cassis, blueberry, licorice, violet, mint and bitter chocolate, along with a faint note of candied berries. Tightly wound and quite juicy, with a strong mineral spine giving it a rather linear, lean impression. But classy and not at all hard, with lovely underlying fruit. Finishes firmly tannic and fresh. Not fat, but subtle and stylish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
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SG$1,191.89 |
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Wine Advocate (100)This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones. That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines. Along with Gerard and Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier is producing the finest expressions of white Hermitage. His single vineyard cuvees are to die for if you like these eccentric, idiosyncratic, mammoth dry whites. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$2,418.49 |
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The Chateau de Pommard Pommard 1999 is an exemplary expression of the classically robust Burgundian Pinot Noir. Cultivated in the revered vineyards of Pommard, the rich clay and limestone soils have nurtured grapes of extraordinary quality and complexity. This wine is the work of the revered Chateau de Pommard, a celebrated producer steeped in five centuries of winemaking heritage. The 1999 vintage, a notably good year in Burgundy, endows this wine with a deep ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. On the palate, it gracefully unveils layers of ripe cherry, dark berry fruit, and undertones of earth and spice, balanced by moderate tannins and a lingering finish. The Chateau de Pommard Pommard 1999 unequivocally captures the timeless appeal of its terroir, offering connoisseurs a sensuously rewarding experience. An exceptional treasure for those who truly appreciate the intricate fusion of tradition, terroir, and time. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 18 (JR) |
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SG$2,915.01 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Spicy, vegy nose with great, top-quality density and balance. Pretty smart without being too concentrated or sweet. Very fresh and vibrant. Good wine! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (RVF) |
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SG$16,368.44 |
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LaRVF (95)Clos de Tart Clos de Tart Grand Cru 1999 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (RVF) |
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SG$6,200.42 |
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LaRVF (95)Clos de Tart Clos de Tart Grand Cru 1999 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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SG$5,567.68 |
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Vinous (93+)(this was Benjamin Leroux's first vintage at Domaine des Epéneaux): Full medium red with little sign of amber. Aromas and flavors of black raspberry, spices and dried flowers are complicated by a suggestion of underbrush. Still tight and evolving at a snail's pace, displaying a touch of sweetness and decadence but framed by brisk acidity. A rather traditionally styled Pommard with a serious dusting of tannins and a late note or orange zest. Nicely balanced wine, but with its strong acidity and dusty tannins still in need of a couple more years of aging--or some time in a decanter. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$65,688.20 |
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Vinous (93)The 1999 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru boasts a bouquet that stops you in your tracks. It is blessed with stunning delineation despite just a subtle reduction – traces of white chocolate and white truffles underlying the electrifying flint-like aromas. The palate is crisp and fresh, the warmth of that growing season imparting weight and presence to this Puligny-Montrachet, long and persistent with a hint of ginger towards the finish, completing a truly awesome Folatières. 1,455 bottles produced. Tasted at Carré des Feuillants restaurant in Paris. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$1,629.44 |
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Vinous (92)Bright, moderately saturated medium red. Sexy perfume of raspberry, Asian spices, dried flowers, sandalwood and gentian root opened nicely in the glass. Spicy, fine-grained and vibrant on the palate; not especially sweet or fleshy but surprisingly fresh and easy to drink, showing lovely ripe acidity and excellent retention of fruit. This may not have the thickness of today's Mortet wines but it's just entering its plane of peak maturity. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and terrific spicy length. Arnaud Mortet noted that his father Denis aged this wine entirely in new oak. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$197,027.31 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$147,938.94 |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$67,971.86 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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SG$12,419.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 1999 La Tâche Grand Cru can be a perfect wine. This was very similar to the bottle opened in 2015. The bouquet sends you straight to heaven with so much purity and detail that frankly it is difficult to put into words. Fleeting glimpses of redcurrant, then pomegranate, broom and wilted rose petals, later more earthy scents, autumnal. The palate is perfectly balanced with filigree tannin, a symmetry that is utterly entrancing and precision second to none. Hints of black plum and blood orange, that mineralité returning towards a finish so tensile you risk cutting yourself. I would have given this my second score had the 1999 Romanée-Conti been in the next glass. Tasted at the 1999 DRC dinner. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 98 (VN) |
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SG$8,125.00 |
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Vinous (98)Yet another stunner, the 1999 Chambertin halts all conversation around the table. Muscular, dense and explosive, the 1999 is a vertical, imposing Burgundy that is also clearly built for the long haul. Even with all of its full-throttle, unrestrained power, the 1999 possesses captivating inner sweetness that soars out of the glass with remarkable purity. What a wine! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90 (WA) |
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SG$13,450.00 |
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Wine Advocate (90)The 1999 Clos de la Roche from Armand Rousseau went through an awkward youth, when it felt hard and rather disjointed. Now with 15 years on the clock, it is showing better than it used to. The nose is broody and taciturn at first, eventually revealing dusky, brambly red fruit with hints of cola and soy. The palate is medium-bodied with a fleshy core of red fruit and well-judged acidity. The tannins are much finer than I recall, having softened with time, and there is an appealing weightless intensity toward the finish. No, it is not one of the Charles Rousseau’s best 1999s, but it is finally beginning to show its class. Drink now-2020+. Tasted January 2014. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$60,010.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has long been one of my favourite vintages, not that I get to taste it that often. It has an almost extravagant bouquet that delivers plush Morello cherry, wild strawberry and light cassis aromas and with aeration, these ebb to reveal more tertiary notes and a touch of pencil shavings. The palate displays exquisite balance, this being 1999, more fuller and corpulent than other vintages. This particular bottle demonstrates more structure towards the finish than I expected, exerting stupendous grip to remind you that it might be almost 20 years old, but it has 20 or perhaps even 30 years ahead of it. Magnificent. Tasted blind at the New World/Old World tasting at La Trompette. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 97 (VN) |
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SG$21,380.00 |
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Vinous (97)The 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru has long been one of my favourite vintages, not that I get to taste it that often. It has an almost extravagant bouquet that delivers plush Morello cherry, wild strawberry and light cassis aromas and with aeration, these ebb to reveal more tertiary notes and a touch of pencil shavings. The palate displays exquisite balance, this being 1999, more fuller and corpulent than other vintages. This particular bottle demonstrates more structure towards the finish than I expected, exerting stupendous grip to remind you that it might be almost 20 years old, but it has 20 or perhaps even 30 years ahead of it. Magnificent. Tasted blind at the New World/Old World tasting at La Trompette. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$2,910.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Medium red. Red fruits and tobacco on the nose, with some funky hints of truffley evolution. Silky and fine-grained on entry, then classically dry but more harmonious in the middle palate than the nose suggests. Clamps down on the finish, showing a cool and slightly ungiving character and an edge of acidity. I expected a bit more expansiveness and sweetness but Cyrielle Rousseau noted that she and her father Eric find their 1999s rather ungiving so far. She told me that she opened this bottle about six hours before I tasted it and predicted that it would be better the next day. She also described this Mazy as a funny wine, like a clown. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$13,450.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Medium red. Red fruits and tobacco on the nose, with some funky hints of truffley evolution. Silky and fine-grained on entry, then classically dry but more harmonious in the middle palate than the nose suggests. Clamps down on the finish, showing a cool and slightly ungiving character and an edge of acidity. I expected a bit more expansiveness and sweetness but Cyrielle Rousseau noted that she and her father Eric find their 1999s rather ungiving so far. She told me that she opened this bottle about six hours before I tasted it and predicted that it would be better the next day. She also described this Mazy as a funny wine, like a clown. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 94+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$19,015.00 |
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Vinous (94+)Red-ruby. Spicy black fruits, cocoa powder, violet and spices on the primary nose. A step up in volume, sweetness and depth from the Suchots, with very primary grapey, minerally flavors and hints of exotic fruits. As unevolved as this grand cru is today, it already shows lovely inner-mouth perfume. Very long and ripe on the back end, with the firm tannins covered by sappy fruits and spices. |
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Burgundy | 2 | - |
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SG$10,380.00 |
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Admired for its rare sophistication and elegance, the Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru La Goutte d'Or 1999 is an exquisite example of fine Burgundy wine. This splendid vintage is produced by Domaine Auvenay, a prestigious establishment owned by Lalou Bize-Leroy, co-owner of the revered Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The wine hails from the La Goutte d'Or vineyard, a premier cru within the Meursault appellation in Burgundy. The Auvenay Meursault 1er Cru La Goutte d'Or 1999 exhibits a rich, golden hue, symbolising its perfectly matured Chardonnay grapes ripened under the Burgundian sun's judicious gaze. Characterised by a complex bouquet of honey, apricot and toasted almond notes, it offers a voluptuous palate feel. The balanced acidity delivers a refreshing crispness, elevating the wine's inherent intensity. This prized vintage embraces traditional wine-making methods, ensuring an incomparable drinking experience, embodying the essence of its distinguished terroir. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$10,380.00 |
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Vinous (92)At nearly twenty years of age the 1999 Meursault Les Narvaux is just starting to enter its early plateau of maturity now! Exuberant and powerful, the 1999 possesses off the charts intensity and a level of pure class that is far beyond the realm of most village crus. Time in bottle has started to bring out slightly tropical overtones that add complexity to the yellow orchard fruit character. Readers lucky enough to own it can look forward to another 20 years of exceptional drinking. |
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Burgundy | 1 | - |
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SG$7,375.00 |
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The Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1999 is a stunning testament to the craft of notable winemaker, Madame Lalou Bize-Leroy, co-owner of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti. Bize-Leroy's own winery is located in Burgundy, a region known for producing a distinct calibre of Chardonnay, and the Auvenay wines are emblematic of such prestige. Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1999, a white wine of unparalleled grandeur, marries delicate aromas of lemon, apple, and brioche with an underlying minerality, resulting in an elegant and complex profile. All grapes are biodynamically grown, allowing for a vibrant, concentrated expression of the terroir. The wine's full-bodied, rounded finish leaves a lasting impression on the palate. This meticulously crafted vintage is an exemplar of Bize-Leroy's commitment to producing wines of peerless quality and character. Ascertain your experience with the enigmatic Auvenay Meursault Pre Manche 1999 today. |
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Bordeaux | 6 | 86 (WA) |
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SG$186.00 |
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Wine Advocate (86)This wine is dark ruby-colored, with medium body and notes of weedy black currants intermixed with earth and saddle leather. It has moderate tannin and a firm finish. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2012. |
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Rhone | 2 | 95.0 |
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SG$291.00 |
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Rhone | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$995.00 |
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Discover the exquisite Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999, an esteemed selection from the celebrated slopes of Northern Rhône, France. Famed vigneron Bernard Burgaud carefully cultivates this varietal using traditional farming methods, resulting in a truly remarkable expression of Syrah. The nose is mesmerisingly complex, unfolding with notes of black fruit, dark chocolate, and a subtle undertone of spice. As it graces the palate, the wine's character mirrors its aromatics with rich, layered flavours that persist in an elegant finish, a testament to the vintage's extraordinary ripening conditions. Produced entirely in Burgaud's quaint, family-run domaine, this vintage adopts a minimalist approach, with natural yeasts and minimal filtration, echoing Burgaud's reverence for preserving the vineyard's innate character. Lovers of Bernard Burgaud Cote Rotie 1999 will delight in its profound depth and enjoy the evocative journey it provides with each sip. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 90+ (VN) |
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SG$1,395.00 |
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Vinous (90+)Bright, full ruby. Captivating aromas of cassis, game, mocha and brown spices. Sweet, concentrated and chewy, with powerful cassis and kirsch fruit flavors. Already displays wonderful inner-mouth aromatic character. Finishes with rather strong, slightly tough tannins that will require patience. This is quite impressive, but the 2000 version appears to have sweeter tannins. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 91+ (VN) |
In Bond
SG$5,365.00 |
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Vinous (91+)(fut E03) Saturated red-ruby. Noble, compelling, superripe aromas of black raspberry, meat, mocha, flowers, white pepper and bitter chocolate. A powerful, muscular style, with a saline impression of extract and tangy fruit and mineral flavors. Quite fine and restrained, but, as with Bizot other '99s, the combination of oaky torrefaction and Bizot's practice of vinifying with the stems has the effect at present of slightly drying the finish. But this is a highly promising set of '99s. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 79 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$443.00 |
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Wine Advocate (79)This herbaceous, light to medium-bodied wine is cleanly made but has no substance or depth. In addition, the finish is attenuated. It is a disappointment. Drink it over the first decade of life. |
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Bordeaux | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$754.00 |
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Bordeaux | 1 | 90 (VN (ST)) |
In Bond
SG$1,945.00 |
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Vinous - Stephen Tanzer (90)Good bright red-ruby. Dark aromas of cassis, blueberry, licorice, violet, mint and bitter chocolate, along with a faint note of candied berries. Tightly wound and quite juicy, with a strong mineral spine giving it a rather linear, lean impression. But classy and not at all hard, with lovely underlying fruit. Finishes firmly tannic and fresh. Not fat, but subtle and stylish. |
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Rhone | 1 | 100 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$1,075.00 |
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Wine Advocate (100)This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones. That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines. Along with Gerard and Jean-Louis Chave, Chapoutier is producing the finest expressions of white Hermitage. His single vineyard cuvees are to die for if you like these eccentric, idiosyncratic, mammoth dry whites. |
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SG$2,100.00 |
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The Chateau de Pommard Pommard 1999 is an exemplary expression of the classically robust Burgundian Pinot Noir. Cultivated in the revered vineyards of Pommard, the rich clay and limestone soils have nurtured grapes of extraordinary quality and complexity. This wine is the work of the revered Chateau de Pommard, a celebrated producer steeped in five centuries of winemaking heritage. The 1999 vintage, a notably good year in Burgundy, endows this wine with a deep ruby hue, indicative of its maturity. On the palate, it gracefully unveils layers of ripe cherry, dark berry fruit, and undertones of earth and spice, balanced by moderate tannins and a lingering finish. The Chateau de Pommard Pommard 1999 unequivocally captures the timeless appeal of its terroir, offering connoisseurs a sensuously rewarding experience. An exceptional treasure for those who truly appreciate the intricate fusion of tradition, terroir, and time. |
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SG$2,640.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Spicy, vegy nose with great, top-quality density and balance. Pretty smart without being too concentrated or sweet. Very fresh and vibrant. Good wine! |
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Burgundy | 1 | 95 (RVF) |
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SG$14,910.00 |
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LaRVF (95)Clos de Tart Clos de Tart Grand Cru 1999 |
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SG$5,635.00 |
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LaRVF (95)Clos de Tart Clos de Tart Grand Cru 1999 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93+ (VN) |
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SG$5,005.00 |
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Vinous (93+)(this was Benjamin Leroux's first vintage at Domaine des Epéneaux): Full medium red with little sign of amber. Aromas and flavors of black raspberry, spices and dried flowers are complicated by a suggestion of underbrush. Still tight and evolving at a snail's pace, displaying a touch of sweetness and decadence but framed by brisk acidity. A rather traditionally styled Pommard with a serious dusting of tannins and a late note or orange zest. Nicely balanced wine, but with its strong acidity and dusty tannins still in need of a couple more years of aging--or some time in a decanter. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 93 (VN) |
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SG$60,205.00 |
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Vinous (93)The 1999 Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatières 1er Cru boasts a bouquet that stops you in your tracks. It is blessed with stunning delineation despite just a subtle reduction – traces of white chocolate and white truffles underlying the electrifying flint-like aromas. The palate is crisp and fresh, the warmth of that growing season imparting weight and presence to this Puligny-Montrachet, long and persistent with a hint of ginger towards the finish, completing a truly awesome Folatières. 1,455 bottles produced. Tasted at Carré des Feuillants restaurant in Paris. |
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Burgundy | 1 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$1,485.00 |
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Vinous (92)Bright, moderately saturated medium red. Sexy perfume of raspberry, Asian spices, dried flowers, sandalwood and gentian root opened nicely in the glass. Spicy, fine-grained and vibrant on the palate; not especially sweet or fleshy but surprisingly fresh and easy to drink, showing lovely ripe acidity and excellent retention of fruit. This may not have the thickness of today's Mortet wines but it's just entering its plane of peak maturity. Finishes with fine-grained tannins and terrific spicy length. Arnaud Mortet noted that his father Denis aged this wine entirely in new oak. |
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SG$180,660.00 |
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SG$135,605.00 |
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SG$62,310.00 |
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Burgundy | 1 | 100 (VN) |
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SG$11,385.00 |
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Vinous (100)The 1999 La Tâche Grand Cru can be a perfect wine. This was very similar to the bottle opened in 2015. The bouquet sends you straight to heaven with so much purity and detail that frankly it is difficult to put into words. Fleeting glimpses of redcurrant, then pomegranate, broom and wilted rose petals, later more earthy scents, autumnal. The palate is perfectly balanced with filigree tannin, a symmetry that is utterly entrancing and precision second to none. Hints of black plum and blood orange, that mineralité returning towards a finish so tensile you risk cutting yourself. I would have given this my second score had the 1999 Romanée-Conti been in the next glass. Tasted at the 1999 DRC dinner. |
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