'91 Bordeaux falls short of super '90 vintage

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More than 200 1991 red Bordeaux were tasted, and the results indicated a lesser vintage than that of last year. The wines are categorized by district, and only Pomerol and St.-Estephe produced wines in the excellent category. A recap of the 1990 vintages is included.

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Burgundy's kinder, gentler vintage

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1989 is the best Burgundy vintage since 1985, and the two represent outstanding years. 1989 Burgundies are evaluated, and a vertical tasting from 1969 to 1989 is included. Profiles on vintners Daniel Chopin and Michel Lafarge are included.

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Consistently great

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The exceptional quality of the Bordeaux wines produced in the 1990s by the Chateau Beausejour Duffau-Lagarosse, Chateau Margaux, Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission-Haut-Brion and Chateau Sociando-Mallet is discussed.

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