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Chateau Margaux 1989:

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The precocious, flattering 1989 exhibits a deep ruby color, a moderately intense bouquet of cassis, oak, and spring flowers, a medium to full-bodied texture, excellent concentration, and an expansive, long, moderately tannic finish. It is reminiscent of the 1985, but lighter and more alcoholic. The new oak continues to taste less well-integrated in the 1989 than in the 1990. Anticipated maturity: 1996-2015. Last tasted, 6/93.

Chateau Latour 1994:

Vivid aromas of cassis and vanilla, followed by a bounty of fruit flavors and fine, silky tannins, all building on the palate. A fine, elegant Latour that's unusually approachable now, though better in 1999.

Under the inspiring leadership of its new owner, Francois Pinault, Latour appears to be returning to the old style, classic, blockbuster, massive wines that were meant to last 40-50 years. As I indicated last year, the 1994 Latour is the top first growth, as well as a leading candidate for the wine of the vintage. It includes an atypically high percentage of Merlot in the blend. My enthusiasm from last year was renewed when tasting it in March, 1995. It is a superbly rich, concentrated, full-bodied Latour with remarkable intensity. The opaque purple color is followed by a flattering, open nose (Latour's black walnut/mineral-like character is well-displayed) with tons of fruit that bury any evidence of new oak. The wine exhibits fabulous intensity, excellent richness, a sweet inner-core of fruit, and a powerful, tannic but brilliantly well-defined, long finish. Although extremely unevolved and backward, it is not revealing any of the harsh astringency and tough tannin exhibited by some 1994 Medocs. This wine will shock many tasters who have not given the 1994 vintage much consideration. It is immensely superior to what Latour produced in 1989, 1986, 1985, and 1983. Look for it to be close to full maturity in a decade and last for at least 30-35 years.

以下則是 Chateau Latour 對自己 94'年份酒的評論:

1.The wines are showing a strong personnality : Dark ruby colours, aromas of liquorice, orange peel and plum. They improved remarkably in barrels taking body and fatness. In the mouth they are very rich, and despite the very savoury and spicy tannins, they remain rich and very well-balanced. The Grand Vin, especially, shows an impressive concentration and length.

2.Quality : Great year

3.A bottle to lay down at least till 2005. Optimum around 2015-2020.

二、同一支酒其酒價之所以不同，主要原因在於它的儲存環境成本與購買者 對酒的知識程度不同；如果消費者的價格資訊充足，則那些黑心酒商自然沒 有哄抬酒價的空間。89' Chateau Margaux 在橡木桶賣九千多元(將近一萬)， 94' Chateau Latour 我在法蘭絲看到是賣五千多元(將近六千)。

三、有關假酒一說，經 SOPEXA 訪查全台了解後，並未發現"假酒"；但倒是 公佈了一些標示不實的法國葡萄酒，包括那支近來大做廣告，"來自法國波爾 多"的W牌紅白葡萄酒。