| Country |
France |
|---|---|
| Region |
Bordeaux |
| Sub Region |
Pauillac |
| Bottling |
Estate Bottled |
| Type of Wine |
Red wine |
| Vintage |
1988 |
| Bottle size |
0.75 L |
| Packaging |
Loose |
| Rating |
96 |
| Reviewer |
Wine Spectator |
| Label |
gl |
| Capsule |
good condition |
| Level |
neck |
Reseña profesional
The best showing yet for a wine from this under-rated vintage, the dark garnet-coloured 1988 Latour reveals slight amber at the edge. A bouquet of melted tar, plums, black currants, cedar, and underbrush is followed by a sweet entry, with medium to full body, excellent ripeness, and mature tannin. It is a classic, elegant Latour with more meaty, vegetable-like flavours than are found in a riper year, such as 1989 and 1990. The 1988 has just begun to enter its plateau of maturity, where it should remain for 25 years. Anticipated maturity: now-2025
So minty, with loads of subtle ripe fruit and eucalyptus undertones. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a long, long finish. Caresses every inch of the palate. It’s the quality of the tannins that’s impressive here. What a great and beautiful wine. Should improve for many years to come.
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