🏰From the highly successful 1999 vintage, the Jean-Philippe Marchand Corton Grand Cru is an explosive and rich Burgundy, showcasing ripe, clear, and juicy fruit with a silky tannic structure, offering fabulous depth and intensity that remains remarkably vibrant. The 1999 vintage was a successful year for Burgundy, capping off a great decade. A hot and dry late August and early September led to a large, healthy harvest. Red Burgundy from 1999 has ripe, clear, and juicy fruit, described as forward Pinot Noirs, full of life and sophisticated. The hallmark of the '99 red wines was the quality of their tannins, which were perfectly ripe and added a silky structure. This wine is an explosive, rich Burgundy, showing fabulous depth and intensity, and remains remarkably vibrant at twenty years of age, with notes of sweet red cherry, red plum, kirsch, mint, and wild flowers. 🍴 This red Burgundy pairs beautifully with charcuterie boards, lamb, duck, or chicken. It also complements roasted root vegetables, smoky grilled aubergine, and zucchini. For more delicate preparations, consider white meats and poultry like chicken or rabbit stew, braised pork shoulder, or even seared tuna steak. With some age, it will shine alongside roast duck with cabbage, game birds, sweetbreads, or subtly flavored game. A classic pairing is Beef Bourguignon. 🥂 An excellent choice for a special anniversary or a significant gathering, this Corton Grand Cru offers a profound and evolving experience. As a mature 1999 vintage, this wine is likely to be drinking beautifully now, showcasing developed tertiary aromas alongside its fruit and spice notes. Be mindful of the cork and capsule, which may be fragile due to age. Decanting for a short period (around 30 minutes to an hour) is recommended to allow the wine to open up and separate from any sediment. Serve at 16-18 degrees Celsius (61-64 degrees Fahrenheit).