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Despite the drought, an abundant harvest, of excellent quality.
A very fruity wine, rich and fleshy, with soft tannins.
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Very mild, no really cold spells.
Vegetative cycle started early.
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A cold April. Development of the vine was checked (15 days).
May was very dry. First flowers appeared in the Merlots on May 22nd.
Mid point of flowering May 29th.
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Very hot, dry and sunny.
Mid point of changing colour August 4th.
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Hot and sunny. Excellent maturity, especially the Merlots, with the Petits Verdots showing fantastic quality.
Harvest from September 11th to 22nd in ideal conditions.
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| Robert Parker - Bordeaux - November 1998 |
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"Pichon Lalande's 1989 is a beautifully made wine. It exhibits a deep ruby/purple color, and a sweet, roasted nose of rich cassis fruit, herbs, qnd vanilla. Lush and round, this medium to full-bodied, nicely textured, layered Pichon-Lalande possesses low acidity, outstanding ripeness, and beautiful purity and balance. It is already drinking surprisingly well, so owners should not hesitate to pull a cork. It should continue to offer rich, seductive drinking for another 15+ years. 92/100."
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| Serena Sutcliffe – Tasting Notes - April 1999 |
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"Rich, immensely complex, fascinating bouquet. Heady fruit - enormously vibrant. Plums, cloves and a touch of coffee. Great red fruit and red meat taste. Sumptuous. Lovely thick, luscious texture. Figs at the finish. This wine has become a beautiful adult. A personal favourite."
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| James Suckling - Wine Spectator - May 1999 |
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"Voluptuous and velvety Pichon. Dark ruby colour. Intense aromas of blackberries, fresh mushrooms and dried herbs. Full-bodied, with loads of ripe fruit and velvety tannins. A big youthful wine that needs time to mellow. 94/100."
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