Vintage Report

1988 Bordeaux

The 1988 reds are classic, at best, but with few superstars. Credit where it’s due: Robert Parker nailed it when he said, “The year 1988 is a good but rarely thrilling vintage of red wines…the problem is there is a lack of superstar performances on the part of the top châteaux.” When you consider every...

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Top Three 1988 Bordeaux Wines Today:

D’Yquem, Léoville Las Cases, Léoville Barton

1988 Bordeaux
Vintage Ratings

Médoc Rating: 91

Pessac-Léognan Rating: 88

Saint-Émilion & Pomerol Rating: 88

Sauternes & Barsac Rating: 94

Dry Whites Rating: 87

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