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| Tradename：Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1990(1500ml) |
| Item No.：FBPa008 |
| Grape Varieties：Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot |
| Classification：1st Growth 1855 Pauillac |
| Appellation：Pauillac |
| Alcohol：12.5% |
| Specification：1500ml |
| Decanting time： |
Original Bottle：1.5 hours |
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Decanter：40 minutes |
| Scores： |
Robert Parker：92
Wine Spectator：96 |
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| Tasting Note： |
Wine Advocate # 109 (2/1/1997) Rating: 92 points Drink: 2006-2035
The 1990 is riper, richer, and more textured, but mouthsearing tannin and a closed personality make it hard to fully assess. The wine possesses excellent richness, a hint of the unmistakable Lafite perfume of minerals, cedar, lead pencil, and red fruits, medium to full body, moderate weight, admirable richness and overall balance, and a tough finish. Give it a decade of cellaring to shed some tannin and evolve; it may be a 40-50-year Lafite. As outstanding as I believe it will ultimately turn out to be, I do not think the 1990 Lafite will ever match the sheer class, quality, and complexity of the 1988, 1986, and 1982. –Robert Parker
Wine Spectator (6/30/2001) Score: 96
Dark ruby color. Wonderful aromas of plums, berries, mint and dark chocolate. Full-bodied, chunky and rich. Closed yet compacted. Harmonious. Better with age.
Decanter
Deep red; closed nose; rich, concentrated, ripe tannins, lean and stylish rather than fat and powerful but has finesse and very good length, needs time.
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| Food Match： |
Western food: Beef, poultry, cheese, pasta with cream sauce, hearty stew, pizza, pork, veal, game, duck, lamb and all red meats. Pare with tender and tasty lamb you are as close to culinary perfection as possible. Rack of Lamb (the lamb is marinated in butter and herbs for six hours) or enjoy the Grilled Colorado Lamb Chops (seared at 1800℃).
Chinese food: Roast duck/goose,grilled lamb, roasted suckling pigeon,Spicy shrimps and crabs,dried or smoked meats,braised fish.
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