Lafleur 1990 (750ML)

98 WCI / 97+ WA

Off the hook from the first sniff, sip, and swallow. The compelling nose, with its ripe and overripe plums and kirsch, black cherry, charcoal, mint, flowers, truffle, and forest scents was almost more than enough. Concentrated, long, deep and intense, the layers of red fruits, truffle, earth, and herbs in the finish kept on-going, long after the wine left the glass.-Jeff Leve, Wine Cellar Insider

This wine goes from strength to strength, and is developing even better than I initially expected. More backward than most of the big, Cabernet Sauvignon-based 1990 Medocs, it is full-bodied and viscous, but not as thick or oily as the 1982 can be. The 1990's fresh, pure black raspberry, incense, and minerality characteristics result in a young, legendary wine. Still deep ruby/purple to the rim as well as extraordinarily intense, it is 4-10 years away from full maturity, and should evolve for another 30+ years. It is an amazing achievement! Drink Date: 2013 - 2043 - Robert M. Parker, Jr., The Wine Advocate