1988 Le Bon Pasteur
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Bon Pasteur's 1988 is a sure bet. Deep opaque dark ruby (darker than the 1989), with a huge bouquet of chocolate, plums, currants, and herbs, this full-bodied, admirably extracted wine should prove to have considerable longevity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008.
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Subtle aromas of chocolate, spice and fresh mushrooms follow through to a medium body, with soft, round tannins and a chocolaty, berry aftertaste. Refined and delicious. Just right now. '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2009
Bon Pasteur's 1988 is a sure bet. Deep opaque dark ruby (darker than the 1989), with a huge bouquet of chocolate, plums, currants, and herbs, this full-bodied, admirably extracted wine should prove to have considerable longevity. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008.Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 85
About the producer

Famed winemaking consultant Michel Rolland is synonymous with this estate. The vines here were purchased by his grandparents and he ran the property from 1979. Although Rolland still makes the wine today, he sold the estate in 2013.