1988 Cote Rotie
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The 1988 Domaine Jamet Côte-Rôtie opens up with a big blast of saddle leather, spiced meat, bacon and smoky tobacco aromas and there’s little doubt that this is a mature northern Rhone syrah. Complex, interesting, and with good intensity to the aromas, this has a medium bodied palate that’s integrated, soft and balanced. With air, this shows a ting too much acidity for the fruit but the sheer complexity and interest on the nose makes up for it. Beautiful but drink up.
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Robert Parker
Jeb Dunnuck
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The 1988 Cote Rotie has already thrown a heavy sediment because of its admirable extraction level. Opaque black/purple, with an incredible knockout bouquet of cassis, leather, herbs, smoked meats, and Asian scents (soy), this fabulously rich, dense, chewy Cote Rotie has a texture that reminded me of a great Pomerol. I have had it open for as long as three days without seeing any degree of oxidation. This is a profound example of Cote Rotie. Anticipated maturity: 1998-2020. Last tasted 12/95.