Chateau Boyd Cantenac Vintage 1999

A wine with an inconsistent history, although it has had the same owners since the 1930's. An estate with no actual chateau, the wines are vilified at Chateau Pouget which is under the same ownership.

Typical blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc. 75cl Bottle. Abv% not stated.

Bottle condition, capsule good, label complete bin soiled, wine level in neck

Producer Notes

This was a precocious vintage, with a hot and wet spring. May was 3°C above the average for this month, and had 35 mm of rain above average from May 1^st–20^th. Mid-bloom was noted on May 31^st, then the summer was hot and sunnier then average. Mid-véraison came on August 4^th, the same as in 1989. The first twelve days of September were hot and dry, the following week was very wet, with more then 100 mm of rain. The grapes were picked between September 20^th and October 8^th. They were ripe, healthy and well-constituted as a result of the meticulous care brought to the vineyard during the summer months.

During barrel ageing, the Merlots were dark, charming, with slightly austere tannins, while the Cabernets seemed almost perfect, very dark, full in the mouth, with luscious tannins right from the beginning of the tasting.

 Starting around 2005, 2007 this 1999 vintage has become one of our personal favourites with a bouquet of truly great finesse, delicious aromas, the balance on the palate is remarkable and the tannins are simply splendid. These wines will continue to offer the very best of themselves for decades to come.Tasting Note

Opened up well after an hour. Cassis, tea, stewed fruit, fig, with cassis, blueberries with a bit of cedar, hint of leather and tobacco.

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