This wine, like a number of 1988s, has matured well and is just beginning to show maturity. It has a dense, somewhat rugged constitution, with plenty of density, some earthy black fruits intermixed with licorice, compost, camphor, and roasted herbs. The wine is dense, medium to full-bodied, with some coarse tannins in the finish. I do not expect the tannins to ever melt away, but there is plenty of depth to this mouth-filling Palmer. Anticipated maturity: Now-2010. Last tasted, 5/02.- Robert Parker Jr. (01/2003)
Rather dry and austere, with some of the violet, berry and fruit character I expect in Palmer, but slightly hard and ungenerous on the palate. A big disappointment.--1988 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. –JS WS
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Producer: Palmer
Vintage: 1988
Varietal: Red Blend
Country: France
Region: Bordeaux
Sub-Region: Medoc
Appellation: Margaux
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