1990 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Special

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Tasting notes
Score 97/100 · Drink 2009-2040, Jeb Dunnuck, Apr 2009

The late harvest, 16.5% alcohol (w/ 3 grams residual sugar) 1990 Henri Bonneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Spéciale shows fantastic, Amarone like aromatics of grilled meat, blood, roasted herbs, liquefied stems and leather nuances all supported by borderline overripe plum and prune fruit. Full bodied on the palate with stunning balance, decadent fruit and a seamless texture, this picks up a chocolaty richness on the blockbuster finish. The alcohol is certainly noticeable on the tail end of the finish but this remains an absolutely stunning, unique bottle of wine!

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96
96/100

Robert Parker

97
97/100

Jeb Dunnuck

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96 points
Robert Parker
Score 96/100 · Drink 2001-2040, Robert Parker, Jan 1997

About the producer

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Henri Bonneau

This very old-school property makes the most unique Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines are fantastically complex and Boneauu made it as it would have been produced 100 years ago in the commune, using methods that familiar to any of the 11 generations of vignerons in his family who preceded him.

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Product details

Grape Blend

Grenache/ Garnacha , Syrah / Shiraz, Mourvedre/Monastrell/Mataro

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

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