Parker about Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1988
In 1988 there are 575 cases of Romanee-Conti. Consumers should be deliriously happy, considering there were only 225 cases in 1987. It is more backward than the 1987, 1986, or 1985, and is one of the fullest and most tannic examples of Romanee-Conti I have tasted this decade. It may even outlive the otherworldly 1985. It is staggeringly concentrated with a bouquet that almost defies articulation. There is no doubting what it is and who made it. It is a flashy, dramatic wine with astonishing length and mystique. I would not dare touch a bottle before the mid to late nineties. The prices for the wines of the Domaine de la Romanee-Conti may be exorbitant but the quality of the wines produced in the eighties is truly remarkable. The 1988s are celestial wines sold at stratospheric prices. The 1988 production was twice what it was in 1987, but the same as in 1985. The 1988s are fuller-bodied, deeper, more concentrated wines than the superb 1987s, and will need some time in the cellar to shed their generous amounts of tannin . The only vintage they can be favorably compared with is the 1985 vintage, and the 1985s were a great deal more forward and flattering to taste when young. There is more depth in the 1988s than in the 1986s or even the superb 1980s (which turned out to be the finest wines made in that underrated vintage).
Description
Land | France |
Region | Burgundy |
Rebsorten | Pinot Noir 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 13.00% |
Füllstand | high fill |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Rue derrière-le-four 1, 21700 Vosne-Romanee, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 1995 - 2045 |
Parker Punkte | 97 |
Jahrgang | 1988 |
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Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1988

In color, this wine shows a deep ruby red, which indicates its maturity and concentration.
The bouquet of the Domaine De La Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1988 is extremely complex and intriguing. It unfolds intense aromas of red fruits such as cherries, raspberries, and cranberries, accompanied by floral nuances, spices, earth, and a subtle mineral note. These aromas are artfully interwoven, offering an olfactory experience of great depth and finesse.
On the palate, this wine presents itself with impressive structure and elegance. The tannins are silky and perfectly integrated, while the lively acidity lends the wine freshness and vibrancy. The flavors range from ripe red fruits to spices and earthy elements, as well as subtle mineral accents. The wine exhibits remarkable length and an elegant finish that delights the palate with its finesse and complexity.
Domaine De La Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1988 is a wine of unparalleled quality and rarity. It is one of the most sought-after wines in the world and is prized by wine lovers and collectors alike. This wine reaches its full potential after appropriate aging and can be enjoyed for many years.