1988 Clos Vougeot

The Clos Vougeot should prove to be the best wine made by Lamarche in 1988. It is by far the most concentrated wine, exhibiting more body, tannin, and depth than his others. It also has an enthralling bouquet of intense berry fruit, and the potential to last up to a decade, a long period of time by Lamarche's standards. Here is an estate making good, commercial examples of their appellations. However, with lower yields and perhaps a more extended cuvaison, this domaine has the potential to produce positively brilliant wines. I do not think it is just that the domaine seeks to produce wines that are light and ready to drink when released. The 1988s are all soft, very forward, and lacking somewhat in concentration, but they are attractive and easy-to-drink wines.