France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(From magnum.) This was very lovely, maturing Chateauneuf. Exuberant nose. Juicy palate showing raspberry, garrigue, truffle and black pepper. Nicely textured wine. Good acidity still - matched well with several of the dishes on the night.
(From magnum.) This was tannic and a bit hard from the outset. Took all evening to get going. Once it did, it was a nice, powerful Bordeaux. Cassis and dark fruit. There was also a distracting notion of green pepper (capiscum) that I did not enjoy. Lots of time left yet on this.
1989 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 94 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
(From magnum.) This was very lovely, maturing Chateauneuf. Exuberant nose. Juicy palate showing raspberry, garrigue, truffle and black pepper. Nicely textured wine. Good acidity still - matched well with several of the dishes on the night.
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1990 Château Pape Clément 90 Points
France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan
(From magnum.) This was tannic and a bit hard from the outset. Took all evening to get going. Once it did, it was a nice, powerful Bordeaux. Cassis and dark fruit. There was also a distracting notion of green pepper (capiscum) that I did not enjoy. Lots of time left yet on this.
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