The medium to dark ruby-colored 1999 Beaune Greves Vignes de L'Enfant Jesus (Domaine Bottling) has herbal, black fruit aromas. This is a medium-bodied, tarry, blackberry, and cassis-laden wine with loads of tannin in its masculine, rugged personality. It will require 3-4 years of cellaring for its fruit to expand and gain the upper hand. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2010.
Importer: Clicquot, Inc., New York, NY; tel. (212) 888-7575.