The vintage is indeed blessed. However, those who have a tendency to commit infanticide or who out of curiosity just like to open a bottle before maturity should beware. There is no lack of structure inside these 1999s. While a few wines and a few vintages show marvelously from the word go, most, especially those made for the long-term, go through a period of adolescence. The ignorant are currently criticizing the 1996s simply because they are temporarily awkward.
Wines have lives, just like people.
Start opening the grands crus in ten years time. The vintage as a whole will be much more delicious after 2010. A Hit List of the Best 1999 Red Burgundy Domaine Denis Mortet Big, full and meaty. Plenty of fruit. Drink from 2004.