Haut Marbuzet 1990 (1.5L)

94 RP / 93 WA

An attractive, exotic wine, the 1990 Haut-Marbuzet bursts with aromas of sweet berries, espresso roast, cigar smoke, Indian spices, black truffles and loamy soil. Medium to full-bodied, layered and textural, with a velvety attack that segues into a layered core of sweet fruit framed by melting tannins, it concludes with a long, sapid finish. It's a brilliant effort for this Saint-Estèphe overachiever. Aug 11, 2022 - William Kelley, Wine Advocate

The 1990 is a classic example of Haut-Marbuzet's exotic style. Huge aromas of olives, sweet new oak, chocolate, and lavishly rich fruit are followed by a decadently rich, opulently styled wine that offers up gobs of sweet, herb-flavored fruit. Full-bodied, high in alcohol, with soft tannins, this gorgeous, multi-dimensional wine should drink well for another decade. It is the finest Haut-Marbuzet since the other-worldly 1982. - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate