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Bottle Size: 750 mL Wine Spectator: -- Robert Parker: 94 Wine Enthusiast: -- Allen Meadows' Burghound: -- 1990 Beringer Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve RP--94 Robert Parker Tasting Notes: Wine Advocate #195 Jun 2011 Robert Parker 94 Drink: 2011 - 2021 5 Production: 10,300 cases; Alcohol: 13.4%; Blend: 99% Cabernet Sauvignon and 1% Cabernet Franc; Harvest Dates: September 18 - October 11 Unlike more recent offerings, the 1990 came from three Napa Valley parcels, the Chabot Vineyard on the eas

Colour Pale white with a light frizzante. Nose The bouquet is fresh and lively with ripe grape and spice aromas. Riper tropical notes of paw-paw are also evident. Palate The palate shows fleshy grape flavours at the front, with peach and ripe pear nuances, finishing with balanced crisp acidity and zest.

Full-blown aromas of caramel toffee honey white chocolate and damp earth; slightly Tokaj-like. Hugely concentrated and layered in the mouth; extraordinary sweetness cut by harmonious acidity. As with the best vintages of Yquem the finish goes on ... Stephen Tanzers IWC A Sauternes Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1990 1990 Chateau dYquem Sauternes Blend 1500ml

Intense aromas of lemon rind, dried apricot and almonds with a salty and spicy character. Full and medium sweet with cooked apple and apricot. Goes on for minutes. So cool. Drink now.James Suckling

Full-blown aromas of caramel toffee honey white chocolate and damp earth; slightly Tokaj-like. Hugely concentrated and layered in the mouth; extraordinary sweetness cut by harmonious acidity. As with the best vintages of Yquem the finish goes on ... Stephen Tanzers IWC A Sauternes Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1990 1990 Chateau dYquem Sauternes Blend 750ml

Stands out in this crowd because of its stylish lilac violet floral rose petal scents that delight from start to finish medium-to-full body and sweetness plus a long finish. Better in 1998. Wine Spectator. The 1990 may be the most complete and bot... Wine Spectator A Sauternes Blend wine from Bordeaux in France. 1990 1990 Raymond-Lafon Sauternes Blend 375ml

...The wine possesses all the hallmarks of a hot, ripe year - low acidity, super-ripe, nearly over-ripe fruit, an opulent, oily texture, great sweetness of fruit, and a long, voluptuously- textured finish. In the most recent tasting, I almost mistook it for Le Pin given its showboat-like nose of coconut, toasty new oak, and gobs of smoky, blackcurranty, and cherry fruit. The wine is full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, with layers of extract, and well-concealed tannin. I am increasingly convinced that this is the most profound Cheval Blanc since the legendary 1982. Because of its fleshy, low-acid character, the wine can be drunk, but it is still youthful, with a deeper purple color than the more mature-looking 1989. It should offer exotic opulence for at least another 15-20 years. A... Less

...The wine possesses all the hallmarks of a hot, ripe year - low acidity, super-ripe, nearly over-ripe fruit, an opulent, oily texture, great sweetness of fruit, and a long, voluptuously- textured finish. In the most recent tasting, I almost mistook it for Le Pin given its showboat-like nose of coconut, toasty new oak, and gobs of smoky, blackcurranty, and cherry fruit. The wine is full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, with layers of extract, and well-concealed tannin. I am increasingly convinced that this is the most profound Cheval Blanc since the legendary 1982. Because of its fleshy, low-acid character, the wine can be drunk, but it is still youthful, with a deeper purple color than the more mature-looking 1989. It should offer exotic opulence for at least another 15-20 years. A... Less

Ripe and smooth, with generous, buttery spice and pineapple aromas and flavors that extend into a lovely, long finish. Has style, grace and delicious flavors. Drinkable now...Wine Spectator