Very pleasantly surprised by this second wine's depth and aromatics. Having tasted the Grand Vin a few years ago which was not open at all, my expectations were met with this pristine bottle. Cork almost fully soaked. Hazy crimson color to the wine, definite signs of evolution but no bricking at the edges. Masculine yet refined nose of leather, perfumed cassis, lilacs, black currants, some earth / cigar box and notes of coffee. Decanted for 30 minutes and drank over an hour. Very precise on the palate with leather, earth, cassis, dark berries and a velvety feel to it, very solid structure and backbone to this wine. Great power and finesse mid palate, tannins fully integrated in the long mocha finish. At its peak now, a true beauty to drink.

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The 1990 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux is still drinking very nicely today, though now is a good time to be pulling corks, as it won't last forever. Offering up aromas of blackcurrant and blackberry mingled with notions of cigar box and chimney soot, it's medium-bodied, ample and fleshy, with a seamless, enveloping profile and some of the character of the grand vin in this first-rate vintage for Margaux.

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