"Bill Spohn" > wrote in message
...
> 1989 Ch. Ducru Beaucaillou - this wine has received some lukewarm press,
but it
> presented very well, and much more forward than the last time I tasted it.
> There was a good Bordeaux nose with cedar and berries, medium to full body
with
> excellent concentration and the tannins are definitely still there, but
are no
> longer obtrusive. Good length. I figure this wine will continue to improve
for
> the next 2-3 years, with the remaining tannins blending in a bit better,
and
> will then coast on the plateau for many years.

Thanks very much for that! I have a single bottle and was wondering how it
was developing. Sounds like I don't need to feel guilty about diving into
it now, but I'll probably wait awhile.

Tom S