A sip of this and it confirms all my worst judgements about the
1999 vintage in Bordeaux: thick, low-acid, concentrated fruit wash. Mind you, this was not badly rendered at all (in fact, there were some nice blackcurrant, blackberry, and mineral flavors), but with the 99's I've been tasting makes me feel they grew up in California. In addition, all of them are drinking so well now I have doubts as to their agebillity and don't think they will live well enough to celebrate their 10th one in an elegant fashion. Here's one vintage for me to cross off the buying list, regardless of price. Give me some fruit acids! Is this too much to ask?? Without the balancing acidity, slogging through a botle of even excellent juice is hard work.Mark S