TN: 1990 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)

John_Danza · February 13, 2014, 8:52am

1990 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (2/13/2014)
IWFS Chicago 792nd dinner at Goosefoot - A big, brooding wine that isn’t even close to being ready to drink. Color is still dark red with no signs of aging. Dark berry flavors but with a slight vegetal streak due to its youth. The nose is still a bit muted, but is showing all the classic Pauillac traits of cedar, leather and violets. In my opinion, well stored bottles shouldn’t be opened for at least another 7-10 years, otherwise you’ll miss out on what this wine will truly have to offer. (95 pts.)

Dusty_Gillson · February 13, 2014, 2:45pm

Recently had an 89’ with very similar notes. Somewhat disappointing considering that I hadn’t even thought that it might still be so primary.

Tom_Lee · February 13, 2014, 2:52pm

It’s been said before but the 89 and 90 from Pichon Baron, Lynch Bages and Montrose could all be 50 year wines.

Tom

Fred_C · February 13, 2014, 3:37pm

Opened a 375ml of this last year and sounded about the same. I agree a 750ml of this could go 40-50 years easy

harry_spithoven · February 13, 2014, 3:40pm

Recently a magnum 1985, also not at its peak moment (5 years more or so?)

John_Danza · February 13, 2014, 5:11pm

Agreed Tom. All of those are pretty exceptional wines. Amazing they were all available at around $30/bottle on release.

Gary_Rust · February 13, 2014, 5:18pm

I find the 1990 Lynch Bages is more mature than the Pichon Baron or Montrose, but the 1989s are really backward.