1999 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin (11/1/2007)
Opened to pair with roast chicken.
Deep red color. The aromatics are all about deep cherry fruit wrapped in a mix of turned earth, warm herbs and sweet smoke. The flavors are actually more generous, and show lots of rich, primary fruit along with more of the warm herb & smoke elements. The finish is long, fruity and getting soft. The overall balance is excellent, and the wine could easily age another 5+ years before really coming into its prime. It is delicious now though, so I'm not at all sorry I opened it.