1988 Montrachet Grand Cru

Last Tasted 6/92 Many of the 1988 white burgundies remind me of the lean, acidic, frequently undernourished 1981s. Few 1988s can be called superbly concentrated, but the best examples are good to excellent. Ramonet's 1988 Montrachet should prove to be long-lived given its high acidity and sleek, compact style. As good as the wine is, however, it is hardly dazzling. A reticent nose offers up aromas of honeyed apples, butter, and toast. In the mouth, this medium-bodied wine exhibits fine concentration, high acidity, and a moderately long finish. While it might benefit from 3-5 years of cellaring, I doubt if it will ever be exciting.