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1989 Vintage Report: Unquestionably a great vintage and one that brought the decade to a resounding close. When youthful, the wines almost without exception were extraordinarily appealing. I personally thought we were in for another '85 but with extra dimensions; perhaps even an early developer. In fact what seems to have happened is a sort of reversal of roles, the tannin becoming more noticeable, turning the '89 into a much longer-haul vintage than I had anticipated. Nevertheless, many superlative wines. M.B.
Château Latour--Vintage 1989
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Tasting note: Latour 1989: At the master class in New York (April 1995), it was certainly impressive and though a big wine, like Lafite, only 12.5 alcohol. Nose strongly Cabernet, mouthwatering, extensive; crisp lovely flavour with a refreshing acidity and a bitter tannic finish. At the Penning-Rowsells' in 1999, less deep, a luminous ruby; very fragrant nose; distinctive, full-flavoured, crisp, complete. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Château Latour--Vintage 1989
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Tasting note: Latour 1989: At the master class in New York (April 1995), it was certainly impressive and though a big wine, like Lafite, only 12.5 alcohol. Nose strongly Cabernet, mouthwatering, extensive; crisp lovely flavour with a refreshing acidity and a bitter tannic finish. At the Penning-Rowsells' in 1999, less deep, a luminous ruby; very fragrant nose; distinctive, full-flavoured, crisp, complete. M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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