1990 Petrus, Pomerol 1x750ml

Vinous 97

The 1990 Petrus has a beautifully defined nose with potent red fruit aromas. To use a phrase employed in my previous note five years ago, this is "sensual and warm," once again, that eucalyptus tincture identified prior to the wine being revealed. The palate is velvety in texture and impressive in depth, with a little VA that gives this Pomerol lift. Extravagant but never brash, this is a glorious wine that you cannot help but love. Tasted blind at dinner in Pauillac. [Neal Martin, 25/03/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2024-2038

Robert Parker 98

Tasted at Hof van Cleve in Belgium. The 1990 has one of those bouquets where a choir of angels seem to sing from heaven when you take you first sniff. It is utterly compelling, with crystalline dark fruits, truffle and even an outrageous hint of melted marshmallows. The palate possesses brilliant tension, quite edgy for a 1990 with ebullient dark fruits, Vervain tea, a touch of dark plum and something sweet like fresh fig. There is an effortless quality to the 1990 that is completely entrancing, and of course, a length that is longer than Southend Pier (the longest in the world.) Brilliant. Tasted October 2011. [Neal Martin, 01/10/2011]