1990
1990
1990
The very good weather conditions of 1990 allowed almost all the plots, both young and old, to reach an excellent level of ripeness. Nevertheless, the outstanding quality achieved by some of them prompted us to make a particularly strict selection for the Grand Vin; this, of course, also contributed to the high quality of Pavillon Rouge,which brought together many very fine wines at the time of blending.
Pavillon Rouge 1990 is so delicious now that it is probably a pity not to enjoy it now; it is particularly refined, subtle and charming. It actually closely resembles the Grand Vin in this vintage, though naturally without the same power or capacity to age. (November 2025)
Climate
After a mild winter, the flowering was very early but quite long and uneven. As in 1989, the summer was exceptionally hot and so dry that at the end of August the young vines were really suffering from lack of water. The two rainy intervals in September were very beneficial to the final ripening of the grapes, which were harvested in very fine weather. (The picking began on 17th September)
The very good weather conditions of 1990 allowed almost all the plots, both young and old, to reach an excellent level of ripeness. Nevertheless, the outstanding quality achieved by some of them prompted us to make a particularly strict selection for the Grand Vin; this, of course, also contributed to the high quality of Pavillon Rouge,which brought together many very fine wines at the time of blending.
Pavillon Rouge 1990 is so delicious now that it is probably a pity not to enjoy it now; it is particularly refined, subtle and charming. It actually closely resembles the Grand Vin in this vintage, though naturally without the same power or capacity to age. (November 2025)
Climate
After a mild winter, the flowering was very early but quite long and uneven. As in 1989, the summer was exceptionally hot and so dry that at the end of August the young vines were really suffering from lack of water. The two rainy intervals in September were very beneficial to the final ripening of the grapes, which were harvested in very fine weather. (The picking began on 17th September)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
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