1990 Lafaurie Peyraguey
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The 1990 Lafaurie-Peyraguey is a vintage that I first encountered several years ago. This bottle was purchased from a UK merchant and, to be honest, merely vindicated my view that this is a slightly disappointing follow-up to the excellent 1989. The bouquet is absolutely fine, quite rich and opulent, in keeping with the growing season, and displaying noticeable brine-like scents in the background. It falls down on the palate, which is missing the clarity and precision of the 1989, and comes across a tad cloying on the finish. Not bad, but could have been better. Tasted at home.
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I remember how one-dimensional, diffuse, thick, and alcoholic this wine tasted from cask and immediately after bottling, but it has progressed enormously. The 1990 exhibits a deep golden corn-like color, followed by sensational aromatics (honeyed citrus, pineapple and pear intertwined with smoke and creme brulee-like notes). In the mouth, the wine is massive and full-bodied, with an unctuous texture, and powerful, juicy flavors that possess mouth-staining extract, glycerin, and viscosity. This is a blockbuster-styled, sweet Sauternes with at least 30 years of longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. Last tasted 12/97
I remember how one-dimensional, diffuse, thick, and alcoholic this wine tasted from cask and immediately after bottling, but it has progressed enormously. The 1990 exhibits a deep golden corn-like color, followed by sensational aromatics (honeyed citrus, pineapple and pear intertwined with smoke and creme brulee-like notes). In the mouth, the wine is massive and full-bodied, with an unctuous texture, and powerful, juicy flavors that possess mouth-staining extract, glycerin, and viscosity. This is a blockbuster-styled, sweet Sauternes with at least 30 years of longevity. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. Last tasted 12/97 Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com