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Tasting notes
Score 90/100 · Drink 1997-2004, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

A consistent over-achiever, Larmande's 1988 is thrilling. Black/ruby/purple in color, with a super bouquet of plums, minerals, and spicy new oak, this rich, highly extracted, lusciously put together St.-Emilion has gorgeous extract levels. Deep, full-bodied, impeccably pure, and well-balanced, it should drink well for the next 10-15 years. Anticipated maturity: Now-2002.

Critic scores

Critic scores
89
89/100

Average Score

87
87/100

Wine Spectator

90
90/100

Robert Parker

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87 points
Wine Spectator
Score 87/100 · Wine Spectator

Shows loads of iodine, mushroom and blackberry aromas. Full-bodied, with a chewy, dusty palate, ripe fruit and a lightly herbal aftertaste. A little dry now. '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. – James Suckling , Wine Spectator 2009

90 points
Robert Parker
Score 90/100 · Robert Parker

One of the vintage's more hedonistic wines, Larmande's 1988 was delicious young, yet continues to mature evenly and impressively. The wine remains a dark purple color with only slight lightening at the edge. It offers an intense aromatic profile, with gobs of licorice, mineral, blackberry and cherry fruit scents. Similar notes, in addition to a subtle tobacco weediness, can be detected on the palate of this full-bodied, rich, pure, spicy, smoky-styled wine. Anticipated maturity: Now-2004. Last tasted 11/97.Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition # B1

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Larmande
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Product details

Grape Blend

Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Grand Cru Classé

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