Château Palmer, Ch. Palmer 1990

97 / 100 Robert Parker
Medium saturated color with the first hint of amber at the rim. Exuberant, generous nose has us riveted in our seats in awe. Scents recall ripe cherries and blackberries, candied citrus fruits (similar to mature Sauternes), violet, coffee, cedar, ginger, and mint. Equally wonderful in the mouth; smooth, mellow, and totally seductive. The 1990 has silky tannins and terrific mouth feel. The finish is extra long, exotic, with oriental spice at the end. In sum, this was the “wine of the night” – until we came to the 1989!
Executive Wine Seminar May 2011

92 / 100 Wine Spectator
A beauty. Seductive, with currant, berry, tobacco, cedar and flowers on the nose. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long, caressing finish. A joyous Palmer.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Drink now through 2010. 16,000 cases made.
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18 / 20 Jancis Robinson
Dark and lustrous with age on the rim. Rich and gorgeous nose that is as heady and subtle as the 1988 Palmer at the same tasting. Lovely, rich and mellow. Such charm! Yet fresh on the finish too. Not heavy. Neat. Just gorgeous! Long. But tarter than the wines from other communes tasted at the same time.
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