A small crop produced a somewhat underrated vintage that has suffered in reputation by being followed by the legendary 1982 vintage. The wines were somewhat diluted by rain during the harvest and are leaner than the 1982s or 1983s but tend to be deeper in colour and body than the 1979s.
The best wines are stylish, elegant and well-balanced, with Pomerol, St Julien and Pauillac being the most successful communes. They are all completely mature now. A classic Bordeaux vintage.
This wine is in danger of becoming more attenuated and losing so much fruit that the charm and light-bodied appeal will disappear. Nevertheless, there is still enough ripe berry and plummy fruit, but the wine does appear to be ever so slightly drying out in the finish. Last tasted, 3/89. Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate.
"Evolved and open style with opulent aromas of mint and chocolate that follow though on the palate. Firm texture and a slightly dry finish. At its peak." 90/100 pts (Wine Spectator, Oct 1994)
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Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate.