Tasted at the Ch??teau Palmer vertical in London, I confess that maybe I've been harsh towards the 1990 Ch??teau Palmer in the past, since it never quite matched the sublime 1989. However, this represents the finest bottle that I have encountered. The nose is complex with red cherries, allspice and sous-bois, tertiary scents developing as it opens in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with fine balance, not the most complex 1990 and not a patch on say Ch??teau Margaux 1990, yet there is precision here and a pleasant savory finish that maintains precision. I cannot envisage it improving further, but you would not throw your rattle out of the pram if a bottle landed on your table. Tasted May 2015.
(WA-May 2016)
Product Name | Ch. Palmer 3 eme Cru Classe Margaux 1990 750ml |
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Unit of Measure | PCS |
Country | FRANCE |
Region | BORDEAUX |
Appellation | MARGAUX |
Vintage | 1990 |
Rating (WA) | 92 |
Rating (BH) | NA |
Rating (WS) | 92 |