1990 Guigal La Mouline (contributor RS)--This was undeniably the WOTN. Gorgeous colour--ruby, with some garnet tinges. An enthralling nose of smoke, roasted meats, black fruits. Impeccably balanced on the palate, with immense depth and complexity balanced by wonderful sweetness. Drinking at its prime. 100 points
1990 Chateau Latour (contributor KS)--A very close second to the 90 La Mouline. Showing a little age through lightening of colour, but no garnet/bricking. Gorgeous, complex aromas of cedar, earth, black fruits. Unbelievable depth on the palate, and layers of taste sensations that go on and on. Beautiful long finish. 98 points
1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild (contributor DB)--Tight. Restrained nose of lead pencil, black fruits and earth. Good balance on the palate, and a decent long finish. Needs time. 94 points
2000 Guigal La Mouline (contributor RS)--Popped, decanted and poured. Needed time. Very rich nose, but as yet underdeveloped. The wine has great ingredients and pedigree, and will be an unbelievably good experience in another 5 years. Beautiful. 95 points
2011 Pahlmeyer Merlot (contributor KS)--Dark, almost black in colour. Sweet, jammy fruit, offset by rich, soft tannins and strong acidity. The oak is very, very predominant. Wait 5 years. 93 points
1990 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 100 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Côte-Rôtie
1990 Guigal La Mouline (contributor RS)--This was undeniably the WOTN. Gorgeous colour--ruby, with some garnet tinges. An enthralling nose of smoke, roasted meats, black fruits. Impeccably balanced on the palate, with immense depth and complexity balanced by wonderful sweetness. Drinking at its prime. 100 points
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2003 Château Lafite Rothschild Flawed
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
2003 Chateau Lafite Rothschild (contributor PH)--Flawed
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1998 Clarendon Hills Astralis Flawed
Australia, South Australia, Fleurieu, Clarendon
1998 Clarendon Hills Astralis (contributor LS)--Flawed
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1990 Château Latour Grand Vin 98 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
1990 Chateau Latour (contributor KS)--A very close second to the 90 La Mouline. Showing a little age through lightening of colour, but no garnet/bricking. Gorgeous, complex aromas of cedar, earth, black fruits. Unbelievable depth on the palate, and layers of taste sensations that go on and on. Beautiful long finish. 98 points
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1995 Château Mouton Rothschild 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
1995 Chateau Mouton Rothschild (contributor DB)--Tight. Restrained nose of lead pencil, black fruits and earth. Good balance on the palate, and a decent long finish. Needs time. 94 points
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