Saw this at a good price ($495) at a reputable retailer, so I just picked it up.
The nose is floral, woody, earthy, some blackberry. Palate is heavy on leather and earthy notes, with some spice as well. There's some fruit left, but not too much anymore. Good concentration level, but not extremely. Solid acidity especially considering the age. Tannins are very soft in the finish, with spice and leather notes. Not much oak imo.
It was a great wine, one of my favorites, but I feel you can get 90% of the way there for 1/3 the price with good lower growth wines in strong vintages. I wouldn't buy it again, but it's obvious the quality is very high.
by GiantsFan2010
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yep, thats pretty much how it works.
Yup, wine has diminishing returns above a certain price point, probably $50.
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89 is great for certain producers; lynch, haut brion, la mission, and petrus are probably the most famous, and it’s a better vintage for right bank than left, for the most part.
I think latour, Lafite, mouton, and Margaux from 89 are average to below average, which is why they’re relatively cheap relative to vintages like 82, 86, 90 and maybe even 88.
Since when is $495 a “good” price for a single bottle of any wine? SMH.
What glass is this I like it
You gotta ignore the 1st growths and dive down the cheaper rabbit holes.
That is only worth the money if money is irrelevant to you. Shits just for the ultra weathy.
I have a bottle of this I’m considering opening for my 40th (or before if the mood strikes) since I’m an ’89 baby. Nice to hear how it’s drinking even if it’s not totally “worth it” — would be a celebratory one for me.
That’s a shame, I had a bottle of this a couple of years back and it was one of the greatest wines I’ve ever had. To be fair I also got it for a bargain price, and it absolutely stank for the first hour until finally coming round. 😂
When I was less experienced, not only could I not appreciate high quality, but I even preferred cheap, bad wine.
on the other hand, there is no accounting in preference. Like what you like and dont worry about it.
This is a thoughtful take and one that more of us should talk about. It’s a wonderful wine, like you point out. It”s a good example of the point beyond which we no longer pay for quality and start paying for the name and associated real estate instead.