What a wonderful surprise - the 1990 Certan Giraud is drinking so beautifully now. As soon as it lands in the decanter, a heavenly nose emerges, powdered and aromatic in the way that Raus(z)an Segla can sometimes be but with an array a Pomerolian things - plum, truffle, mineral, cocoa, and a hint of nuttiness. The palate is slightly less sumptuous, offering a medium plum body with mostly-resolved tannin and nice acid, emphasizing chestnut, pheasant, and leather. You could imagine a stronger finish from 1990 Pomerol, but leveling that criticism would almost be to forget what a characterful, food-friendly value this is.
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5/9/2024 - cellardrinker Likes this wine: 95 Points
Still in excellent condition. Beautiful concentration, resolved tannins, long finish.
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4/29/2022 - englishman's claret wrote: 93 Points
What a wonderful surprise - the 1990 Certan Giraud is drinking so beautifully now. As soon as it lands in the decanter, a heavenly nose emerges, powdered and aromatic in the way that Raus(z)an Segla can sometimes be but with an array a Pomerolian things - plum, truffle, mineral, cocoa, and a hint of nuttiness. The palate is slightly less sumptuous, offering a medium plum body with mostly-resolved tannin and nice acid, emphasizing chestnut, pheasant, and leather. You could imagine a stronger finish from 1990 Pomerol, but leveling that criticism would almost be to forget what a characterful, food-friendly value this is.
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11/23/2013 - aklm wrote: 92 Points
Still singing!
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1/31/2002 - Zweder wrote: 88 Points
A very descent wine. Soft like velvet. But all together I am a little disappointed. Lack of power mostly.
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