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Scores + Notes
The 1989 and 1990 are two terrific examples from this "sleeper" chateau situated on the Pomerol/St.-Emilion boundary, neighboring Cheval Blanc. I have drunk the 1989 multiple times since I purchased it for a modest price when it was offered as a future. The wine is typically forward, with an opaque purple color, and an intense, sweet black-raspberry, cedary, toasty-scented nose. In the mouth, the wine defines the word "opulence" with its viscosity and superb levels of jammy black fruits nicely dosed with high quality wood. Sweet and expansive, this is an exuberant, flamboyant St.-Emilion that should drink well for 10-15 years. Think of it as a wine built along the lines of the great 1971, only superior. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 93/100
Absolutely delicious. Dark ruby-red color. Fresh blackberry, black truffle and cherry character. tastes like Sachertorte, with chocolate and cherries, velvety tannins and a long finish.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now through 2010. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999
Wine Spectator Score: 91/100
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Product Details
The 1989 and 1990 are two terrific examples from this "sleeper" chateau situated on the Pomerol/St.-Emilion boundary, neighboring Cheval Blanc. I have drunk the 1989 multiple times since I purchased it for a modest price when it was offered as a future. The wine is typically forward, with an opaque purple color, and an intense, sweet black-raspberry, cedary, toasty-scented nose. In the mouth, the wine defines the word "opulence" with its viscosity and superb levels of jammy black fruits nicely dosed with high quality wood. Sweet and expansive, this is an exuberant, flamboyant St.-Emilion that should drink well for 10-15 years. Think of it as a wine built along the lines of the great 1971, only superior. Feb 1997, www.robertparker.com
Robert Parker Score: 93/100
Absolutely delicious. Dark ruby-red color. Fresh blackberry, black truffle and cherry character. tastes like Sachertorte, with chocolate and cherries, velvety tannins and a long finish.--1989 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now through 2010. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1999
Wine Spectator Score: 91/100
Bordeaux / France