This bottle (the last) was in good condition with a high fill. Marked "Les Baux" AOC Coteaux d'Aix en Provence. 12% alcohol, surely a rarity now. The label says Imported by Ideal Wine Medford Ma (printed on the label, don't know if they were the only importer then) and as I recall it was quite expensive, perhaps $15 US in '89. IIRC I bought this from Marty's Liquor in Newton (was living in Watertown at the time).
An excellent cork, good dark color but getting a little brickish. The nose is huge, with black fruits, garrigue, spice. In mouth a great balance, fully mature with plums and black cherry, tar and tons of liquorish, saddle leather. Strangely Bordeaux-like. Very good length. If any fault could be found, perhaps a little too low acid for my tastes.
As the meal, simple rare roast beef with mashed potatoes and fresh picked string beans, went on, the wine fell apart a little: shortened up, started showing a little bell pepper on the front etc. Still pleasurable but clearly showing age.
We didn't decant or let breath. A delicious bottle, but if you're lucky enough to have some, drink up.