1988 Chambertin

I was a little disappointed in the Chambertin, but I may have seen it when it was too closed. Despite the fact that it was aged in new oak, something new for the Bouree firm, it seemed less impressive than their outstanding 1987. While I am rarely ever enthralled by Bouree Pere et Fils' white wines, the red wines are of extremely high quality, particularly in the top vintages. They are very traditional burgundies that are vatted for over three weeks, kept in old oak barrels, and bottled unfiltered. In fact, the Bouree Pere et Fils may be the last firm in the Cote d'Or to bottle their burgundies in a top vintage. This firm maintains a surprisingly low profile and its prices are extremely reasonable considering the quality of their wines. Burgundy lovers should search out some of their excellent 1988s.