Pétrus - Pomerol 1990 (750ml)
James Suckling: 99 Points
This is a legendary Petrus that I have scored 100 points in the past. Today it?s still showing its greatness with aromas of dark fruit black olives hot stones and wet concrete. It?s full-to medium-bodied and shows medium velvety tannins that give the wine backbone and composure. It?s always changing in the glass giving fruit and earth undertones all the while. A vibrant and vivid wine that talks to you.
Wine Advocate: 98 Points
Tasted at Hof van Cleve in Belgium. The 1990 has one of those bouquets where a choir of angels seem to sing from heaven when you take you first sniff. It is utterly compelling with crystalline dark fruits truffle and even an outrageous hint of melted marshmallows. The palate possesses brilliant tension quite edgy for a 1990 with ebullient dark fruits Vervain tea a touch of dark plum and something sweet like fresh fig. There is an effortless quality to the 1990 that is completely entrancing and of course a length that is longer than Southend Pier (the longest in the world.) Brilliant. Tasted October 2011. Published: Mar 30 2012
Vinous: 97 Points
The 1990 Petrus is a great Pomerol albeit one that has levelled off in terms of quality during its evolution so that there is now a clear gap between itself and the 1989. This bottle has that same gorgeous raspberry and mulberry nose sensual and warm the eucalyptus component a little more noticeable vis-a-vis previous bottles. The palate is smooth and sensual fatter than the 1989 if not quite as well defined. It boasts unerring purity and great consistency a Rubenesque Petrus that is a joy to behold. Tasted at the Petrus dinner at Hide restaurant in London and at Epure restaurant in Hong Kong. - By Neal Martin on December 2019
