1989
1989
1989
The harvest in 1989 was the earliest since 1893, beginning on August 17th at Château Margaux… Merlot, cabernets, and petit verdot reached an exceptional level of ripeness, which brought back memories of the legendary 1982. The sugar levels were even higher in 1989.
The wine’s development in bottle has confirmed the high expectations we had from the moment of harvest.
Richness, complexity and opulence could be the key words to describe this outstanding wine. We felt it was already enjoyable to drink from the day it was made—thanks to the exceptional ripeness of the grapes, which gave the tannins a smoothness usually acquired only after long ageing in bottle. A great wine that can be opend now, though there is no need to rush. (February 2025)
Climate
1989 will long be remembered as an exceptionally early vintage and a very easy one, from a vine-growing point of view. The flowering, then the colour-change and the ripening all took place in perfect weather, which was particularly hot and dry. Finally, there was not one single day of rain during the harvest. From beginning to end, then, 1989 was a dream year. (The picking began 11th September)
The harvest in 1989 was the earliest since 1893, beginning on August 17th at Château Margaux… Merlot, cabernets, and petit verdot reached an exceptional level of ripeness, which brought back memories of the legendary 1982. The sugar levels were even higher in 1989.
The wine’s development in bottle has confirmed the high expectations we had from the moment of harvest.
Richness, complexity and opulence could be the key words to describe this outstanding wine. We felt it was already enjoyable to drink from the day it was made—thanks to the exceptional ripeness of the grapes, which gave the tannins a smoothness usually acquired only after long ageing in bottle. A great wine that can be opend now, though there is no need to rush. (February 2025)
Climate
1989 will long be remembered as an exceptionally early vintage and a very easy one, from a vine-growing point of view. The flowering, then the colour-change and the ripening all took place in perfect weather, which was particularly hot and dry. Finally, there was not one single day of rain during the harvest. From beginning to end, then, 1989 was a dream year. (The picking began 11th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
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