1990 Red Bordeaux
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The third in a trio of superlative Bordeaux vintages, and now widely regarded as one of the finest post-war vintages. July and August were the driest since 1961, with July being the hottest ever since records began, and August being the hottest since 1928. Heavy rain at the end of August was just what was required and September was relatively cool but dry, resulting in perfect harvesting conditions.
What marks the 1990s out are their ripeness, balance, harmony and grip. Sensational wines have been produced across the board, with wines from St-Estèphe, Pauillac, Pomerol and St-Emilion being particularly successful. The lesser wines are beginning to drink now and are extremely impressive; when the top wines mature in another 3-5 years they will be sublime. Arguably the best vintage since 1961.
Prices:
Case price (Magnum 6 x 150cl)
Magnum 6 x 150cl 1cs
Magnum
£265.00
Case price (Bottle 12 x 75cl)
Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Case price (Imperial 1 x 600cl)
Imperial 1 x 600cl 1cs
Robert M. Parker, Jr. - The Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Jeroboam
£1,214.27
Jeroboam 1 x 500cl 5cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Magnum 1 x 150cl 1cs
Magnum 1 x 150cl 1cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Bottle 3 x 75cl 1cs
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 1cs
D. Magnum 1 x 300cl 1cs
"The 1990 Margaux continues to be the quintessential example of this chateau. In addition to being profoundly concentrated, its ethereal bouquet of sweet black fruits, cedar, spices, flowers, smoke, and vanilla is remarkably well-formed and intense. In the mouth, there is not a hard edge to this classic wine, which is super-concentrated, soft, silky-textured, and opulent. now to 2020" 100/100 pts (Robert-Parker- Bordeaux Book 1998)
Bottle 12 x 75cl 4cs
Bottle 12 x 75cl 1cs
Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate June 2009