Château Margaux 1990 (12 BT)

Château Margaux 1990

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé

u. 1bn, 3vts, 8ts, labels very slightly scuffed, 1 label slightly wrinkled, 5 capsules with very slight signs of corrosiom

Drunk with the 1989, the room divided on individual preference; I just came down on the side of the 1989! This is true First Growth beauty, with its projection of silky, approachable fruit and sleek bilberry taste - a smoothie of a wine. Utterly tempting and full of black fruit, it has perfect balance and irreproachable class. In 2015 at the property, pure berry fruit on the nose, with enormous freshness. Glorious opulence and fighting force. This really bounds out of the glass at you. A fabulous success. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 100

12 bts (cn)

Provenance:

A BEAUTIFUL COLLECTION OF MATURE 1ST AND 2ND GROWTH BORDEAUX, LEGENDARY VINTAGES OF YQUEM, AS WELL AS OUTSTANDING BLUE-CHIP BURGUNDY AND THE RHONE'S MOST FAMOUS NAMES. FROM THE CELLAR OF A HIGHLY ESTEEMED PRIVATE COLLECTOR, AND DELIVERED TO US DUTY PAID FROM PROFESSIONAL, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED STORAGE IN LONDON.

LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEX Offered Duty Paid only

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