1990 Chateauneuf du Pape Barbe Rac

The 1990 Chapoutier Châteauneuf-du-Pape Barbe-Rac (magnum) was another stunner. Still incredibly fresh and youthful, the Barbe-Rac showed marvelous integrity in its opulent red fruit, spices and grilled herbs.

The blockbuster 1990 is just now approaching full maturity. It possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of prunes, kirsch liqueur, balsam wood, incense, and fruitcake. Full-bodied, with a viscous texture, and a long, concentrated finish exhibiting admirable purity and balance, it can be drunk now and over the next 17-18 years. Importer: Paterno Imports, Lake Bluff, IL; tel. (847) 604-8900

The blockbuster 1990 is just now approaching full maturity. It possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of prunes, kirsch liqueur, balsam wood, incense, and fruitcake. Full-bodied, with a viscous texture, and a long, concentrated finish exhibiting admirable purity and balance, it can be drunk now and over the next 17-18 years. Jan 2003, www.robertparker.com