1990 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, DRC, Romanee-Conti Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml) [Slightly Scuffed & Nicked Label]

1990 Domaine Romanee Conti - Medium ruby color. Initially, this is aromatically tight and closed but after 2 hours, it absolutely explodes from the glass with a breathtaking panoply of Asian spices, exotic fruit aromas and a touch of earth followed by rich, lush, almost opulent flavors that melt in the mouth and coat the palate with a layer of velvet on the fantastically long finish. This is a dramatic wine in every sense of the word yet it's not at all showy but rather discreet and understated. I particularly like the sense of inner power and purity of expression and this is as good a post '45 RC as I ever hope to drink. It should last for another 50 years and if you ever have the chance, don't miss it Save for one so-so bottle, I have very consistent notes.