In a blind tasting both the 1990 and 1991 wines were identified as being French by all eight tasters. I pulled these wines from my cellar to insert as ringers so I was particularly miffed at not getting their origin correct. In retrospect I suppose I was somewhat surprised by just how great the 1990 performed in comparison with the profound 1991. I mistakenly thought the 1990 was a Medoc with its cedary spicy tobacco blackcurrant-scented nose sweet full-bodied flavors high tannin and low acidity. It is a superb Dominus that may be just beginning to close down. Rich and powerful it is capable of lasting for 20+ years.

Deeply flavored rich and complex with tiers of currant coffee spice and chocolate. While it's young intense and tannic it's developing a supple texture which allows the flavors to glide through on the finish...Best after 1996.