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Drink 0-0, Neal Martin, Mar 2022

I was eagerly looking forward to the 1988 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine René Engel, so I will spare you the expletive that ran through my head when it became obvious it was corked. It wasn’t the only misfiring bottle.

Critic scores

Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

88
88/100

Robert Parker

93
93/100

Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy

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93 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 93/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Jan 2019

88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Robert Parker, Jan 1990

Engel's Clos Vougeot, from vines that average 25-35 years of age, possesses a deep, jammy, berry fruitiness, some attractive smoky, toasty oak, and an inner strength and richness. It may well merit a higher score when it reaches full maturity in several years. Engel admits that when his 1985s were conceived, he was not as talented a winemaker; his wines suffered as a result. From a technical point of view, his 1988s are the best wines he has produced.

About the producer

Rene Engel
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Product details

Grape Blend

Pinot Noir

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

13.5%

Classification

Grand Cru

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