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MARGAUX & PALMER 1990
1990: An important vintage and an excellent start to the new decade or, if linked with its twin 1989, the end of an era. One interesting development is that the 1990s started with impressive, well constituted, well balanced wines and with all the components for a long-haul, whereas the initially precocious, fleshy, immediately appealing 1989s have now swapped places: the 1990s are developing more quickly than I, at least, anticipated, whilst the magnificent 1989s are closing up to the long haul.
Before introducing tasting notes: the growing season. An unusually warm and sunny start. Beneficial rain followed by a very hot, dry, sunny May. The crucial flowering uneven and prolonged. July excessively hot, hindering maturation. August warm and dry. A well-timed sprinkling of rain in September enabled the grapes to be harvested mid-month. The Merlots were very successful with some of the highest sugar levels ever recorded. The later ripening Cabernet Sauvignons were small and thick skinned, with deep colour and concentration.
Château Margaux 1990
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Offered in original wooden cases
Lot AAA: one very slightly raised cork. Pristine labels. Levels: nine into neck and three base of neck. Lot BBB: excellent conditions. Levels: eight into neck and four base of neck
Tasting note: Even in cask, lean, stylish and supple, its inimitable aroma, raspberry-like, quick to evolve. Developing well through that decade, fragrant, fleshy. At ten years of age, rich nose of great depth; sweet, well constituted, excellent length. Most recently: plummy, deep core but starting to mature; very fragrant bouquet; lovely flavour, excellent balance but very tannic - needed food, and more time. Last tasted May 2005 ***(*) 2008 - 2020. MB
12 bottles per lot
1990: An important vintage and an excellent start to the new decade or, if linked with its twin 1989, the end of an era. One interesting development is that the 1990s started with impressive, well constituted, well balanced wines and with all the components for a long-haul, whereas the initially precocious, fleshy, immediately appealing 1989s have now swapped places: the 1990s are developing more quickly than I, at least, anticipated, whilst the magnificent 1989s are closing up to the long haul.
Before introducing tasting notes: the growing season. An unusually warm and sunny start. Beneficial rain followed by a very hot, dry, sunny May. The crucial flowering uneven and prolonged. July excessively hot, hindering maturation. August warm and dry. A well-timed sprinkling of rain in September enabled the grapes to be harvested mid-month. The Merlots were very successful with some of the highest sugar levels ever recorded. The later ripening Cabernet Sauvignons were small and thick skinned, with deep colour and concentration.
Château Margaux 1990
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Offered in original wooden cases
Lot AAA: one very slightly raised cork. Pristine labels. Levels: nine into neck and three base of neck. Lot BBB: excellent conditions. Levels: eight into neck and four base of neck
Tasting note: Even in cask, lean, stylish and supple, its inimitable aroma, raspberry-like, quick to evolve. Developing well through that decade, fragrant, fleshy. At ten years of age, rich nose of great depth; sweet, well constituted, excellent length. Most recently: plummy, deep core but starting to mature; very fragrant bouquet; lovely flavour, excellent balance but very tannic - needed food, and more time. Last tasted May 2005 ***(*) 2008 - 2020. MB
12 bottles per lot