1990 Marquis de Terme
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The 1990 Marquis de Terme cannot compare with the 1989 on the nose. The larger yields render this comparatively loose-knit without the same fruit concentration. It's slightly earthy in style with hints of burning embers and clove. The palate is medium-bodied with pliant tannins, harmonious though without the depth and grip of the previous vintage. High-toned with veins of blue fruit appear towards the finish. This is drinking perfectly now but will keep for another 10 to 15 years. Tasted at the Marquis de Terme vertical.
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Spicy new oak and copious quantities of black fruits dominate the nose of the 1990. The wine exhibits medium body, an expansive, lush richness, plenty of extract and glycerin, fine tannins, and a smooth finish. Anticipated maturity: 1995-2002.
About the producer
This Fourth Growth estate has been owned by the same family (the Sénéclauzes) since 1936. Over the last 25 years, later picking, a higher level of sorting and modern winemaking has fine-tuned the quality.