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Château Clinet Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1989
The 1989's aroma (believe it or not, the first bottle in the blind tasting was badly corked) jumps from the glass, offering up pure scents of flowers, black-raspberries, currants, vanillin, and truffles. Full-bodied, with a seamless texture, fabulous concentration, a massive degree of richness, but no heaviness or awkwardness, this remains one of the most profound young wines I have ever tasted. Its sweetness of fruit and layers of flavor, combined with its remarkable texture are the stuff of legends. Both of these wines are approachable (their high Merlot content ensures them softness), yet they remain largely unevolved. If readers like them young, do not hesitate to drink a bottle or two. Ideally, both the 1989 and 1990 vintages will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring. Given the 1989's additional flavor extraction and length, it is a 25-30-year wine. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030. Robert Parker
Ratings on Delectable
Conrad Green 
Very push deep and sexy. A lavish nose with damson and floral notes. Big fruit with plums, dark sweet fruit and some menthol. On the palate this is lush and mouth-filling. Hints of tobacco at the edges are the only sign this is 30 years old. Powerful. Lovely stuff.
Very push deep and sexy. A lavish nose with damson and floral notes. Big fruit with plums, dark sweet fruit and some menthol. On the palate this is lush and mouth-filling. Hints of tobacco at the edges are the only sign this is 30 years old. Powerful. Lovely stuff.
9.3
Grant Simpson
Chocolate, cedar, pine, tobacco, tinge of dark fruits, tannins fully resolves like velvet on the palate, still great acid.
Chocolate, cedar, pine, tobacco, tinge of dark fruits, tannins fully resolves like velvet on the palate, still great acid.
9.6
Greg Gregory
Whoa. Hits all the right spots for me. Balanced, lush fruit yet earthy characteristics, long finish.
Whoa. Hits all the right spots for me. Balanced, lush fruit yet earthy characteristics, long finish.
9.8
Josh MacGregor
Magnum
Magnum
9.6Cathy Corison
Owner/Winemaker Corison Winery
Tired. Out of gas. Tomato soup- Merlot/Right Bank? Smoky barrel. Brown, cloudy. Broad and oxidized in the mouth. Not much left. Doesn't seem fair to rate. Cork must not had done its job for this long, a tall order.
Tired. Out of gas. Tomato soup- Merlot/Right Bank? Smoky barrel. Brown, cloudy. Broad and oxidized in the mouth. Not much left. Doesn't seem fair to rate. Cork must not had done its job for this long, a tall order.
Jeffrey Lew
Coming in hot... way behind on posting so I thought I would catch up. Cheers!
Coming in hot... way behind on posting so I thought I would catch up. Cheers!
9.6Stephen Mandy
Dense lush dark fruit with licorice notes and soft tannins - silky finish
Dense lush dark fruit with licorice notes and soft tannins - silky finish
9.6
Ben Atash
Great wine. Distinctive dark chocolate finish.
Great wine. Distinctive dark chocolate finish.
9.3Stephen Mandy
This is a stellar example of the wonderful 89 vintage that is still an adolescent. Rich purple color vibrant spicy fruity nose, vibrant tannins, and well balanced. Drink again in five years.
This is a stellar example of the wonderful 89 vintage that is still an adolescent. Rich purple color vibrant spicy fruity nose, vibrant tannins, and well balanced. Drink again in five years.
9.2
Howard Greenfield
Very enjoyable
Very enjoyable
9.2
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