Is it time to pop the cork?

[wondersofwine]

Just saw your note. I opened a 1999 village Gevrey Chambertin (Rene Leclerc) this weekend and it was drinking well. A Premier Cru like yours will most likely be ready but might still have a few years left. Some 1999 red Burgundies are in a closed down phase now but other 99's seemed to never go into that closed phase. I would be tempted to go ahead and try it--possibly decanting 30-45 minutes ahead of time. Have another wine ready in case it disappoints.