Chateau Pradeaux, Bandol, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 1990 [RARE]
Into Neck; Only two vintages produced of this cuvee: 1990 & 1989
97 Wine Advocate
One of the greatest producers of southern France, this Bandol estate is dedicated to producing massive, hugely extracted wines that are meant to gracefully endure 20-30 years of cellaring. Two wines to make reservations for are the 1990 Bandol and 1990 Bandol Cuvee Vieilles Vignes. These sensational wines are the quintessential expressions of Bandol. Neither is flattering or charming, but both are enormously constituted, massive wines that are closer to a Barolo Monfortino from the likes of Giacomo Conterno than to a more supple, user-friendly Bordeaux or Burgundy. Both of these wines will require a considerable investment in patience - at least a decade. Even more impressive than the regular cuvee is the 1990 Bandol Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, which has been made from 100% Mourvedre (the vines average 45 years in age). This wine is the quintessential expression of Mourvedre. Black/purple, with a huge nose of fresh earth, truffles, tree bark, licorice, Asian spices, and black fruits, it is full-bodied, massive, and thick, with unbelievable unctuosity. Extremely complex, concentrated, and intense, as well as ferociously tannic, this monster demands a decade of cellaring. It is magnificent, but patience is required. (RP) 10/1995
97 CellarTracker
Absolutely stunning expression of Mourvèdre- not a trace of oxidation. The purity of the fruit, the layered complexities, and the (still) massive tannic backbone mark this wine as one of the glories of the 1990 vintage up and down the entire county.perfect fill, perfect cork. This is feral wine, but would not be embarrassed in the company of any great red produced in France in 1990. At 34 years of age, this gives every indication of making (very) old bones. 10/20/2024
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