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  • Country ranking ?

    920
  • Producer ranking ?

    22
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    now to 2025

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"We tend to count too much on science, when, before, people gave importance to natural things. One thing is certain, the ancients were not dumb, and if they established a tradition it was because of their experience. They tried to eliminate unfavorable elements and preserve what worked best." -Henri Jayer

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Vintage 1990

1990 VINTAGE in Burgundy

This is probably the vintage of reference for many people in Burgundy. Exceptional climatic conditions allowed an abundant crop to mature perfectly and yield some most sensational wines in both red and white. The white wines have maintained their elegant aromas and freshness which has made them even more appealing, whilst the reds are concentrated and well built with tannins which remain firm but smooth. To be enjoy...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Full

ending

Flavorful and Lingering

nose

Intense

taste

Complex, Round, Harmonious and Rich

Written Notes

Pale ruby, brick rim, autumn leaves, strawberries, cloudberries, fresh acidity, good body, very mature tannins, a touch sweet on the fruit, mature fruit, very long finish. Neede an hour to open fully in the glass, even when decanted..... 92
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Origin

Beaune, Burgundy

Vintage Quality

Excellent

Value For Money

Satisfactory

Investment potential

Very Good

Fake factory

None
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