Wine Advocate
byRobert Parkerthe8/31/1993
The 1988 is a rich, almost lusty St.-Emilion, with a full-throttle bouquet of licorice, spicy new oak, cassis, olives, and minerals. Full-bodied, deep, and concentrated, it offers excellent extract, and a long, heady, moderately tannic finish. For the vintage, it is surprisingly ripe and sweet. Anticipated maturity: Now-2006. Last tasted, 6/93.