Lot 560
CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS 1989 (1) 94 WA
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 1989 (1) 95+ WA
Lot 560 Details
CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS 1989 (1)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé
u. bn.
A beautiful sweet blueberry and blackberry-scented nose of olive, licorice and cedar wood is followed by a full-bodied and opulent wine, with hints of espresso roast and chocolate as well. It seemed to gain a lot in the glass, but the astringent tannins in the finish still seem a bit awkward and distracting. I think bottles I’ve had have generally shown better, although this is certainly an exceptional wine. It has just suffered somewhat in comparison with several of the other vintages. Drink now to 2030. August 2015 WA 94
CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 1989 (1)
Saint-Émilion. Premier Grand Cru Classé B
A very youthful wine that probably will never hit the heights of the 1990 (but how many wines do?), this dense ruby/purple-colored wine has a very pure nose of roasted espresso, black cherry jam, blackberry, mineral, and even a hint of blueberry. Some smoke and high-quality toasty new oak are there, but now that seems to be fading into the background. Quite full-bodied, powerful, and concentrated, yet at the same time elegant, this wine still seems very young and unevolved. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2025. Last tasted, 11/02. WA 95+