(from a parcel of 1

spice-accented red and dark berry and cola flavors and an undercurrent of smoky minerality

being very careful not to dry out the wine

berry fruit backed by peppery tannic grip

with notes of blackcurrant and spices (black pepper)

Salon, Le Mesnil Size:3x750ml (from a parcel of 1The 1999 belongs to the family of warm, ripe vintage at Salon. An atypically big, dense wine by Salon standards, the 1999 is somewhat one dimensional and not likely to improve considerably from here. At the same time, the 1999 has more than enough depth to drink well for a number of years. All things considered, the 1999 has held up well. Didier Depond, the houses President, describes 1999 as a year with very hot, sunny weather during the summer and