![]() ![]() An absolute classic that rivals the very top names in 2009. This is certainly going to take time to mature but when it does the wine will be a modern day equivalent of the awesome 1990 that was made here. The massive fruit is more than matched by the huge tannins. On the palate it is absolutely massive with layer upon layer of cassis fruit spiced with hints of vanilla, spice and cigar box. A huge, soaring nose of dense black fruit. The 1990 Pichon-Longueville-Baron exhibits more of the roasted overripeness of this vintage, but it manages to keep everything in perspective. The breakdown is 45% grand vin, 50% Tourelles and 5% generic. Based on the development of the 19, this should easily age for decades. Now at 27 years of age, it is clearly at its. Now showing some bricking on the rim, the bouquet is utterly sublime, with red berries, cedar, touches of graphite, crushed rose petals and incense. Now at 27 years of age, it is clearly at its peak, and what a wondrous thing it is. Clearly, this gives the 1990 a run for the money as the best vintage of Pichon Baron ever produced. The 1990 Pichon-Longueville Baron has always been one of my benchmark wines, one that never ceases to perform. The 1990 Pichon-Longueville Baron has always been one of my benchmark wines, one that never ceases to perform. The Grand Vin is now produced only from the vineyards near Latour with those that used to go into the blend now making the second wine - Les Tourelles de Longueville. The wine is full bodied, lush, rich, polished, vibrant and powerful, yet there is a beautiful sense of elegance and symmetry that keeps everything in balance. Estimate for this lot is between 2500 - 3800. 67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot and aged in 80% new oak. Description: This lot is comprised of 6 bottle(s) of 1990 Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron Pauillac - 750ml. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Medium-ruby color, with ripe plum, cigar tobacco and smoke aromas. 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. Latour-like in style, Pichon Baron has been a star performer in all our recent blind vintage tastings. 1990 Pichon-Lalande, Pauillac SKU 950532 94 points Wine Spectator Concentrated. 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. For the last few years Englishman Christian Seely has been in charge and quality continues to rise. 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. This great vineyard has been producing classic Pauillac since the late 1980's when Jean-Michel Cazes of Lynch Bages took control. ![]()
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