The 1990 Duhart-Milon is a vintage I have not drunk for a long time. Served blind, it has a lovely nose of blackberry, singed leather, hung game and pencil shavings. The palate is fresh and well-balanced, disguising the warmth of the growing season with some style thanks to the perfectly judged acidity. Yes, a little foursquare on the finish, it is Duhart after all, but what a gorgeous wine. This is an ex-château bottle that was served at Maison François in London. -- Neal Martin

Gorgeous firm wine. Good dark ruby color. Lovely berry cherry currant aromas. Full-bodied with firm well-integrated tannins and a long finish. Needs time.--1990 Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2005. 13000 cases made. –JS

 The 1990 with its lead pencil and cassis-scented nose is firm and unevolved but there appears to be more on the palate and the finish is longer. There is a strong weedy cassis Cabernet character to the wine as well as a sense of elegance balance rich extract and tannin. Anticipated maturity: 1997-2007.