Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vyd 1999 (Sonoma Coast)

Pale bright yellow - could easily be a current release. Completely integrated nose of toast, truffle/sulfide, lemon oil and zest. This is changing constantly in glass. A savory meat and mineral character comes into play, plus some stuff that I can't articulate (what the hell is that?).
Nice sweetness in the mouth, with caramel, truffle and lemon repeating. The Marc Vyd always shows more mineral character than the 3 Sisters bottling and a certain tannic streak which takes time to ease up.
Completely fills the mouth with flavor and fine-grained chewiness.

It's time to drink the '99s. The 3 Sisters has been beautiful for at least a couple of years, but this is the first bottle of the '99 Marc Vyd. that has finally digested most of its tannic spine.

Tasted at 60F approx.

$100 approx.