Chateau Latour 1988

Classificatie	Premier Cru Classe
Wijnsoort	Rood
Producent	Chateau Latour
Jaar	1988
Land	Frankrijk
Hoofdregio	Bordeaux
Regio	Pauillac
Druif	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect, Licht gevlekt
Drinkbaar	-2034
Voorraad	2
Inhoud	0,75
Conditie	Perfect
Etiket	Perfect
Drinkbaar	-2020
Voorraad	0
Inhoud	1,5
Conditie	Uit originele houten kist
Etiket	Zeer goed
Drinkbaar	-2020
Voorraad	0

Professionele reviews

Robert Parker (91)

The best showing yet for a wine from this under-rated vintage, the dark garnet-colored 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 flavors 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

Winespectator (96)

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.

Jancis Robinson (17)

Deep crimson. Looks more youthful than the 1994. Fireworks fragrance. A little gentler and suppler than the 1998. Softening. Very correct and very typical.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

Jane Anson (94)

A good vintage, the first of an exceptional trio, that remains well structured at this point, with rose petals, fennel and grilled sage, cracked pepper, cedar, cassis and loganberry, starting to soften its tannic grip but still clearly delivering Latour confidence. Served in magnum. Harvest September 28 to October 10.