1990 Haut Bages Liberal
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Deeply colored, with a sweet, plummy, oaky nose, the 1990 represents a major improvement over the indifferent 1989. Opulent and rich, this low acid, fleshy wine lacks grip, but it does offer a big, meaty mouthful of juicy Pauillac. Anticipated maturity: 1994-2005.
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Ripe and rustic. Dark garnet color, with plums, Indian spices, leather and cherries on the nose. Full-bodied, with firm tannins and a chewy texture.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now. James Suckling, WIne Spectator 2000.
Deeply colored, with a sweet, plummy, oaky nose, the 1990 represents a major improvement over the indifferent 1989. Opulent and rich, this low acid, fleshy wine lacks grip, but it does offer a big, meaty mouthful of juicy Pauillac. Anticipated maturity: 1994-2005. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com