1988 Clos Vougeot
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Drink 0-0, Neal Martin, Mar 2022
I was eagerly looking forward to the 1988 Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru from Domaine René Engel, so I will spare you the expletive that ran through my head when it became obvious it was corked. It wasn’t the only misfiring bottle.
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91
91/100
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88
88/100
Robert Parker
93
93/100
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
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93 points
Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy
Score 93/100 · Jasper Morris MW, Inside Burgundy, Jan 2019
88 points
Robert Parker
Score 88/100 · Robert Parker, Jan 1990
Engel's Clos Vougeot, from vines that average 25-35 years of age, possesses a deep, jammy, berry fruitiness, some attractive smoky, toasty oak, and an inner strength and richness. It may well merit a higher score when it reaches full maturity in several years. Engel admits that when his 1985s were conceived, he was not as talented a winemaker; his wines suffered as a result. From a technical point of view, his 1988s are the best wines he has produced.
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