Chateau Lafite Rothschild Vintage:1989 that results in full and

that results in full and complex flavor development in the grapes

Karim doesn’t make wine so much as compose it

The pairing was extraordinary

There is real tension on the palate

with a saline edge that feels lifted straight from the coastal breeze

Chateau Lafite Rothschild Vintage:1989 that results in full andCritical acclaim: "98 points. "Polished and refined with a firm, fine and linear tannin structure. Harmonious. Perfumed violets, roses and subtle licorice. All in balance here, with precise layers of black fruit, minerals and pencil lead. Rather seamless. Firm, yet fine and sleek to the end. Very classy. Fine velvet texture. 96% cabernet sauvignon, 3% merlot and 1% petit verdot." James Suckling "97 points. "Surely a contender for wine of the vintage,