Parker about Peter 1988
This wine has become increasingly herbaceous with the tannins pushing through the fruit and becoming more aggressive. The wine started off life impressively deep ruby/purple but is now showing some amber at the edge. It is a medium-bodied, rather elegant style of Petrus with a distinctive cedary, almost celery component intermixed with a hint of caramel and sweet mulberry and black cherry fruit. It has aged far less even than I would have thought and is probably best drunk over the next 8-10 years.
Description
Land | France |
Region | Bordeaux Pomerol |
Rebsorten | Merlot 100% |
Alkoholgehalt | 12.50% |
Füllstand | Into Neck |
Verschlußart | cork stopper |
Kennzeichnung | Contains sulphites |
Farbe | Red |
Inverkehrbringer | Château Petrus, 1 Rue Pétrus-Arnaud, 33500 Pomerol, France |
Charakter | Dry |
Servierempfehlung | Decant at 16-18°C |
Trinkempfehlung | 2005 - 2038 |
Parker Punkte | 91 |
Jahrgang | 1988 |
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Peter 1988

The Pétrus 1988 is a renowned red wine from the Pomerol region of Bordeaux, France. The 1988 vintage was characterized by a warm summer and a dry autumn, which led to even ripening of the grapes and created ideal conditions for producing a wine of the highest quality.
The Pétrus 1988 displays a deep ruby red color that tends to a dark garnet with age. Its bouquet is intense and complex, with notes of ripe black fruits such as blackberries and cherries, complemented by hints of truffles, leather, tobacco, and spices. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich with impressive structure. Velvety tannins and perfectly balanced acidity contribute to a long, lingering finish. Over the years, the wine develops additional nuances of earth, cedar, and sweet spices.
The 1988 Pétrus has exceptionally high aging potential and can continue to evolve for several decades. Many connoisseurs estimate that this vintage will remain at a high level until at least 2030 or beyond. Pétrus is one of the most expensive and sought-after wines in the world, and the 1988 vintage is particularly valuable, often fetching high prices at auction. Production of Pétrus is very limited, which contributes to the wine's exclusivity. The winery uses traditional methods and places great emphasis on quality and precision in every step of the winemaking process.