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1990 Red Burgundy Wednesday January 28, 2004 Speaker: Mark Golodetz, Wine writer and Consultant Michael Broadbent said "1990 was unquestionably an outstanding red wine 5 star vintage". All the wines in the tasting showed well. The favorite of the evening was the 1990 Mommessin Clos de Tart with 58 votes. A balanced, complex, delicious and elegant wine. 1990 Weather conditions A hot summer, the winter was unusually warm in February and March, encouraging vegetation. April and June was cooler, with a good deal of rain. Flowering was later than usual and the potentially large crop was reduced. The summer was hot and too dry with near draught conditions. Nevertheless, ripening was advanced and the harvest began early on September 17 in the Cote d'Or. Grapes were small and healthy with thick skins resulting in concentration of flesh and high sugar levels good color extraction and tannins. The votes were weighted averages of votes for the top 4 favorite wines. The wines were bought at auction. No prices were available. Flight I: Cote de Beaune- Village Weighted Average Votes Full Retail Price $ J.M. Pavelot Savigny les Beaune Les Guettes Earthy nose, rustic, tight. 0 N/A G. Vollot Savigny les Beaune Les Narbantons Earthy nose, rustic, components segregated, not balanced. 2 N/A Flight II: Cote de Beaune Premier Cru Weighted Average Votes Full Retail Price $ Marquis d'Angerville Volnay Champans Soft, Feminine, delightful, long finish. 1 N/A H. de Montille Pommard Rugiens Earthy nose, subtle fruit, balanced, long finish. 0 N/A Comte Armand Pommard Clos des Epeneaux Nose closed, bitter, not showing much. Needs aging. 4 N/A Flight III: Cote de Nuits Premier Cru Weighted Average Votes Full Retail Price $ R. Arnoux Nuits St. Georges Les Proces Good earthy nose, full bodied with good depth. Very well structured with noticeable soft tannins, reasonable fruit, and good acidity, superbly balanced. 20 N/A H Gouges Nuits St. Georges Les St. Georges Black currents, earthy, long finish. Delicious. Will age 5-10 years. 7 N/A Maume Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques Tobacco nose, elegant, long silky finish. 27 N/A Flight IV: Cote de Nuits Grand Cru Weighted Average Votes Full Retail Price $ Maume Mazis Chambertin Flowery nose, chewy, earthy complex, long finish, lovely. 14 N/A Hudelot Noellat Clos de Vougeot Earthy, closed, great potential, will improve with age. 51 N/A Mommessin Clos de Tart Excellent rich nose with aromas of red berries. Mouth filling with good fruit, measured acidity, both hard and soft tannins and good grip. Tasty and full of presence on the palate. Medium-full body. Elegant, full of nuances and flavors, perfect balance. Ready now. The favorite of the evening. 57 N/A Top