The 1988 Pichon Comtesse is a wine that has reached its full maturity, offering a unique expression of Pauillac's terroir. With a deep garnet color and an intriguing bouquet of earth, black currants, licorice, and tobacco, this wine reveals its complexity with every sip. Medium-bodied and with a sweet mid-palate, it is balanced by a subtle but rugged tannic structure that provides depth and character. As the finish gradually attenuates, the wine’s earthy nuances linger. Now fully evolved, this vintage is at its best and should be enjoyed in the next few years, offering a refined and rich experience for those seeking the classic elegance of Pichon-Lalande.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Jan 1, 2003
Drink: 2003-2008

Somewhat austere but very successful for the vintage, Pichon-Lalande's 1988 has a dark garnet color and an intriguing nose of compost, earth, black currants, licorice, and weedy tobacco. The wine is medium-bodied with a sweet, relatively expansive mid-palate and slightly rugged tannins in the increasingly attenuated finish. This wine has reached full maturity and should be drunk over the next 5-10 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted, 5/02.  

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