1988

Shows outstanding structure and definition. New oak comes through in the coffee and plum aromas and the palate is firm and concentrated, with delicious blackberry flavors...92. WS 10/92.

The Winery: "Veuve Clicquot Extra Brut Extra Old is made only of reserve wines, from the years 1988 , 1996, 2006, 2008, 2009 and 2010, chosen for their freshness, generosity and structure. Dominique Demarville created this blend to capture the spirit of Yellow Label, rendering it with a vibrancy,…

93 Points, John Gilman, View From the Cellar: "The 1988 Drouhin Bonnes-Mares is further along its evolutionary path than the '88 Griotte from Joseph Drouhin, and though it still has a fair bit of acidity on the finish, the wine has opened up considerably more on both the nose and palate. The bouquet…