Simon Bize, Latricieres Chambertin Vintage:1999 velvety textures and ocean of

velvety textures and ocean of licorice

The nose is sweet

solidly structured flavors with very good if not exceptional length

The density is impressive as is the power but this is likely to dry out before the tannins resolve

Simon Bize, Latricieres Chambertin Vintage:1999 velvety textures and ocean of(from leased, 30 year old vines that previously were exploited by Domaine Ponsot until 1994). This too is a large scaled wine that is surprisingly dense in the context of the vintage with beautifully pure fruit, intensely mineral flavors that are also rich and serious. Excellent length to go with the pure. slightly austere style. Beautiful wine but for the patient.