The 1999 Vosne-Romanee Aux Brulees is medium to dark ruby-colored and has a demure, creamed cherry-scented nose. This foursquare, tight, tannic wine is medium-bodied and reveals appealing spiced cherry flavors. I am concerned about its firm, hard tannin. Projected maturity: 2005-2010+.
Importer: Martine's Wines, San Raphael, CA; tel. (415) 485-1800.