The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Santenay Vieilles Vignes (produced from vines in the Champs Claude vineyard) has intense plum and cherry aromas. This dense, medium-bodied wine is crammed with blackberries, cassis, and cherries whose flavors last in its appealingly long finish. It has excellent grip, focus, and delineation. Drink it over the next 4 years.
Importer: Robert Chadderdon Selections, New York, NY; tel. (212) 757-8185.