1988 Clos des Lambrays
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Palish medium red. Expressive, vineyard-typical aromas of black raspberry, musky soil tones, pepper and brown spices. In a lively, juicy style but shows modest give and generosity owing to a slight herbal streak and some spiky acidity. A bit monolithic and only moderately concentrated, this wine lacks flesh and flavor development. Brouin completely destemmed this wine and that was probably a good idea in light of its incomplete ripeness. This is probably past its peak. (12.9% alcohol; 3.53 pH; 3.4 g/l acidity)
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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The 1988 Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru exhibits notes of potpourri, leather and smoky redcurrant fruit. On the palate, it's medium-bodied, firm and chalky, with tangy acids and a dry finish. It's a lean, austere wine that I suspect isn't going to change, for better or for worse, anytime soon.
Revealing an evolved brown/amber color, there is virtually no fruit in this 1988. Old, sweaty leather/ice tea-like aromas, and an austere, thin, diluted finish with an excess of tannin and acidity further characterize this loser. Feb 2002, www.robertparker.com
About the producer
Domaine des Lambrays is one of Morey-Saint-Denis’s most famous estates, its history closely tied to the Grand Cru from which it takes its name – Clos des Lambrays.