Lot 465
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1990 (1) WA 100
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON 1990 (1) WA 97
Lot 465 Details
CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1990 (1)
Saint-Estèphe. 2ième Cru Classé
u. bn. stained label. wrinkled capsule
This wine has an incredibly complex nose of spring flowers, blackberry and cassis liqueur, scorched earth and barbecue spice. It is full-bodied, majestic and opulent, with low acidity and fabulous fruit. It is close to full maturity. The wine should continue to drink well for at least another 30 or more years, but it is showing secondary nuances in the perfume. The wine is absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Chateau Montrose. August 2014 WA 100
CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON 1990 (1)
Pauillac. 2ième Cru Classé
A remarkable vintage for Pichon Longueville Baron, 1990 is one of this estate’s two or three finest wines made in the last 40 years. Still inky/blue/purple-tinged to the rim, it reveals an extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, incense, creme de cassis, blue and black fruits, and a hint of licorice as well as an impressively long finish. While drinkable, its evolution is extremely slow, and I would not be surprised to see it last another two decades or more. Drink 2009-2029 WA 97