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Lafite Rothschild 1989
Pauillac, First Growth
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Subtle, yet rich and decadent, offering meat, sweet berry and fresh leather on the nose. Full and very soft, with velvety tannins and a long, fruity finish. This has so much ripe fruit. Reserved and firm, this is turning to a very fine and shy Lafite. This is fresh and structured, but still holding back. Score: 93 James Suckling, Wine Spectator 01 January 2010 |
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Quite deep crimson, though colourless rim. Very attractive, quite aromatic, harmonious nose with some spice and digestive biscuit sweetness. Round and full, yet delicate. Real undertow of richness. Chewy finish. Score: 18 - 19 Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com Maturity: 2002-2025 31 August 2005 |
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As I suspected, the 1989 and 1990 vintages of Lafite-Rothschild have gone dormant. Both wines were among the more closed, backward examples in my blind tasting. The 1989 Lafite is also outstanding, but closed, with the tannin more elevated, and the wine so stubbornly reticent as to make evaluation almost impossible. Lafite's 1989 was far more easy to taste and understand several years ago. It appears to have gone completely to sleep. This medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new oak in the nose, and a spicy finish. It is a quintessentially elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafite. Score: 90 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2006-2025 01 February 1997 |
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The medium to dark ruby-colored 1989 is forward, with the tell-tale fragrance of lead pencils, cedar, and curranty fruit. Its high glycerin and abundant alcohol content reveal the vintage character. The wine has firmed up since bottling and is much less flattering to taste. It is medium-bodied and expansive, with rich fruit, considerable elegance and focus, and a long, full finish loaded with sweet tannin. Score: 92 Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 1997-2020 01 August 1993 |
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