12 bottles per lot
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Bordeaux 1989 *****
Unquestionably a great vintage and one which brought the decade to a resounding close. First, the weather conditions. In May, growth was three weeks ahead of normal. Early flowering in excellent conditions, followed by the hottest summer since 1949 and the earliest harvest since 1983. However, though the grapes were fully ripe the tannins were not, though later-picked grapes did have softer tannins, but at the expense of acidity.
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. Michael Broadbent M.W.
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1989
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: Six detailed notes since 2000. Most recently: very bright and appealing, opaque core but maturing; immediately fragrant, well developed harmonious bouquet, rich, whiff of mocha; medium-sweet, good fruit, perfect weight (12.5,firm, silky tannins. A lovely wine. **(***) M.B. (Dec 2005)
12 bottles per lot
Unquestionably a great vintage and one which brought the decade to a resounding close. First, the weather conditions. In May, growth was three weeks ahead of normal. Early flowering in excellent conditions, followed by the hottest summer since 1949 and the earliest harvest since 1983. However, though the grapes were fully ripe the tannins were not, though later-picked grapes did have softer tannins, but at the expense of acidity.
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. Michael Broadbent M.W.
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1989
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: Six detailed notes since 2000. Most recently: very bright and appealing, opaque core but maturing; immediately fragrant, well developed harmonious bouquet, rich, whiff of mocha; medium-sweet, good fruit, perfect weight (12.5,firm, silky tannins. A lovely wine. **(***) M.B. (Dec 2005)
12 bottles per lot