Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Latour
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1988
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Wine Spectator 96; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 91; Jean‑Marc Quarin 94; Jane Anson 94

Tasting Note
Blackcurrant and plum core with cedar, graphite, tar and savory tobacco; sous-bois, leather and spice develop with age. Medium–full body, refined mature tannins and a very long, mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Roast or grilled red meats (ribeye, lamb rack), beef bourguignon, game; Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean galbi, rich miso-glazed dishes and braised beef with umami sauces.

Production Method
Traditional estate vinification: parcel fermentation in temperature‑controlled vats, extended maceration, malolactic fermentation, then long élevage in French oak barrels.

Vineyard Info
First Growth (Premier Cru) of Pauillac; Grand Vin sourced mainly from L’Enclos (c.47 ha). Owned by François Pinault since 1993; renowned for precision and long‑ageing wines.