1988 Canon la Gaffeliere

This splendidly perfumed 1988 offers up a veritable smorgasbord of aromas, ranging from smoky, toasty, new oak, to jammy, blackcurrants, and oriental spices. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, seductively round, expansively flavored, with a luscious and velvety finish. This gorgeously made, highly extracted wine should drink well for the next 8-10 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2004.

Shows pretty tobacco, prune and mushroom aromas that follow through to a medium body, with soft, round tannins and a fresh finish. Turns to milk chocolate and berries. Very ready.¿'88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. 7,500 cases made. – James Suckling, Wine Spectator 2009

The 1988 has everything the 1989 possesses, in addition to definition, structure, and greater depth and concentration. This splendidly perfumed wine offers up a veritable smorgasbord of aromas, ranging from smoky, toasty, new oak, to jammy black currants and Asian spices. In the mouth, it is full bodied, seductively round, and expansively flavored, with a luscious and velvety, long, heady finish. This is a gorgeously made, rich, wonderfully pure, highly extracted wine that should drink well for the next 10-12 years. Smart consumers will be buying cases of this sumptuous St.-Emilion. Anticipated maturity: Now-2004. Last tasted, 11/97. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1