95 Robert Parker
Deep ruby/purple with slightly more intensity to its hue than the 1990, this full-bodied wine still has a very roasted character intermixed with sweet chocolate Raisinet-like flavors. Sweet, overripe cherries also make an appearance in this thick, juicy, yet structured, rather powerful Tertre Roteboeuf that is aging more slowly than its more renowned sibling, the 1990. This is a classic wine that should continue to repay cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.
17 Rene Gabriel
90: Fassprobe (17/20): Volle, tiefe Farbe. Amarenaduft mit Korinthennase sowie trockenen Backpflaumen. Im Gaumen extrem vollmundig; brauner Rum und Kaffee. Die Säure verbindet sich elegant mit dem Tannin. Der Wein brauchte über vier Monate bis er vergoren war, da der potentielle Alkoholgehalt nahe der 15 % Vol.-Marke lag. Eine Bombe! 1998 degustierte ich eine Magnumflasche, die leider korkig roch. 92: Portwein-Nase; getrocknete Feigen, voll geöffnet. Im Gaumen sehr wenig Säure, das Tannin mag sich im Moment nicht so recht mit dem Fett verbinden. 17/20 vorbei
Deep ruby/purple with slightly more intensity to its hue than the 1990, this full-bodied wine still has a very roasted character intermixed with sweet chocolate Raisinet-like flavors. Sweet, overripe cherries also make an appearance in this thick, juicy, yet structured, rather powerful Tertre Roteboeuf that is aging more slowly than its more renowned sibling, the 1990. This is a classic wine that should continue to repay cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.