1 dozen bottles per lot
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1990 *****
"An excellent vintage with similar attributes to the '89 but certainly not an identical twin.
First, the growing conditions. January to March unusually warm and sunny, up to 25C on 24 February, advancing vegetation. Beneficial rain in April followed by a very hot, dry and sunny May. The flowering was uneven and prolonged, satisfactory for the Merlots, less so for Cabernet Sauvignon. July was excessively hot, up to just short of 39C on the 21st. This heat has a reverse effect hindering maturation by impeding the rising of the sap. August was warm and dry. Unlike 1989, this did not deter the ripening, as a well-timed beneficial sprinkling of rain in September enabled the grapes to be harvested from around mid-month. In general, the Merlots were remarkable condition with some of the highest sugar ever recorded. The later ripening Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were small and thick, with a concentration of juice and colouring matter." MB, Vintage Wine
This consignment offers an abundant selection of fine clarets in original wooden cases from the five-star 1990 vintage representing the top regions including: Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Emillion. All wines were stored in a temperature-controlled professional warehouse until this sale.
Château Latour--Vintage 1990
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: bottom neck or better; three slight signs of old seepage
In original wooden case
"Perfect! Ripe red and black berry fruit character with notes of exotic spices, warm bricks and smoke - just the beginning of developed aromas. On the palate the wine is still structured and rich, but is beginning to show a more supple side to the grippy tannins of youth. Wonderful wine." CC, March 2009
1 dozen bottles per lot
"An excellent vintage with similar attributes to the '89 but certainly not an identical twin.
First, the growing conditions. January to March unusually warm and sunny, up to 25C on 24 February, advancing vegetation. Beneficial rain in April followed by a very hot, dry and sunny May. The flowering was uneven and prolonged, satisfactory for the Merlots, less so for Cabernet Sauvignon. July was excessively hot, up to just short of 39C on the 21st. This heat has a reverse effect hindering maturation by impeding the rising of the sap. August was warm and dry. Unlike 1989, this did not deter the ripening, as a well-timed beneficial sprinkling of rain in September enabled the grapes to be harvested from around mid-month. In general, the Merlots were remarkable condition with some of the highest sugar ever recorded. The later ripening Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were small and thick, with a concentration of juice and colouring matter." MB, Vintage Wine
This consignment offers an abundant selection of fine clarets in original wooden cases from the five-star 1990 vintage representing the top regions including: Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Emillion. All wines were stored in a temperature-controlled professional warehouse until this sale.
Château Latour--Vintage 1990
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: bottom neck or better; three slight signs of old seepage
In original wooden case
"Perfect! Ripe red and black berry fruit character with notes of exotic spices, warm bricks and smoke - just the beginning of developed aromas. On the palate the wine is still structured and rich, but is beginning to show a more supple side to the grippy tannins of youth. Wonderful wine." CC, March 2009
1 dozen bottles per lot