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Tasting notes
Score 84/100 · Drink 1993-2005, Robert Parker, Feb 1993

The 1988 Malescot's bouquet offers a stylish mix of oak, herbs, and blackcurrants. Medium-bodied, austere, yet backed up with sufficient fruit to age well, this elegantly-wrought wine should be at its best between now and 2005.

Critic scores

Critic scores
86
86/100

Average Score

89
89/100

Wine Spectator

84
84/100

Robert Parker

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89 points
Wine Spectator
Score 89/100 · Wine Spectator

Milk chocolate, berry and sweet tobacco aromas follow through to a medium body, with fine yet slightly chewy tannins and a medium finish. '88/'98 Bordeaux blind retrospective (2008). Drink now. James Suckling,Wine Spectator 2009

84 points
Robert Parker
Score 84/100 · Robert Parker

The 1988 Malescot's bouquet offers a stylish mix of oak, herbs, and blackcurrants. Medium-bodied, austere, yet backed up with sufficient fruit to age well, this elegantly-wrought wine should be at its best between now and 2005. Feb 1993, www.robertparker.com

About the producer

Malescot St Exupery
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Product details

Grape Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Colour

Red

Taste

Dry

Alcohol ABV%

12.5%

Classification

Troisième Grand Cru Classé

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