The Meursault Genevrieres 1989 is a rare bird, but a still-delightful glass. As a vintage, 1989 was a rich, somewhat dense year. But the Genevrieres is still fresh and lively. It has an unctuous, silky character rarely found in white Burgundies - generous and complex with distinct mature notes and …
1989
Domaine Trapet, Chambertin Vieilles Vignes 1989
The 1989 Chambertin Vieilles Vignes from Trapet is perfectly mature and simply delightful. The nose is very floral and expressive with a lovely fully mature red fruit, oriental spices ... sous-bois, cherries, curry and violets. On the palate vibrant and juicy medium weight fruit. Not a big and …
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Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares 1989
The 1989 Bonnes Mares from Domaine Dujac is a big wine ... in the best sense of the word. In the nose deep red and dark fruit, matured but not fully unfolded, with delicate notes of sous-bois and a deep earthy minerality. On the palate very fine concentration, rich and generous ... deep rather dark …
Domaine Hubert Lamy, Criots-Batard-Montrachet 1989
The Criots-Batard-Montrachet 1989 from Hubert Lamy is a delightfully fresh effort. The nose is still crisp and vibrant with cool yellow fruit, hazelnuts and a slightly salty minerality. On the palate medium bodied with focused and refined fruit supported by a lovely mineralic backbone. It's pure …
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre 1989
The Leoville Poyferre 1989 is a very good old school claret. In the bouquet lovely matured fruit with notes of cassis, liquorice, brown cookies and hints of pencil lead. On the palate fine balance and length, nice fruit expression focused by a good grip from the tannins. Well made but not the most …