The 1999 wine vintage was modest in Bordeaux but a banner year for Burgundy; the antithesis of 2000.

A large crop set, but ripened easily. The white wines, including Chablis were a resounding success, with hallmark mineral Chablis character in a forward, light-bodied style. The Grand Cru Chablis wines, having shown great promise in barrel, went into a quiet phase before beginning to show their qualities at 4-5 years old.