1988 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

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Score 92/100 · Jeff Leve, The Wine Cellar Insider, Aug 2022

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95
95/100

Robert Parker

95
95/100

Robert Parker

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95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Drink 2001-2030, Robert Parker, Jan 1998

The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1988 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and smoky ceme brulee. The wine's zesty acidity brings everything into extraordinary clarity. With plenty of botrytis evident, this is a full-bodied, super-concentrated, fascinating, powerful yet elegant Sauternes that will age beautifully for 25-30 years. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030. Last tasted 12/97

95 points
Robert Parker
Score 95/100 · Robert Parker

The massively rich, yet fresh, lively 1988 offers a compelling, flowery, honeyed bouquet of vanilla custard, buttery orange/apricot scents, and smoky ceme brulee. The wine's zesty acidity brings everything into extraordinary clarity. With plenty of botrytis evident, this is a full-bodied, super-concentrated, fascinating, powerful yet elegant Sauternes that will age beautifully for 25-30 years. Anticipated maturity: 2001-2030. Last tasted 12/97 Jan 1998, www.robertparker.com

91 points
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

Good pale color. Fresh, flinty aromas of apple, fresh herbs and dried fruits. Very rich and pliant in the mouth, with a strong resiny/spicy flavor. Strong for the vintage, and very well balanced. Quite powerful and long on the finish, with complex flavors of honey, earth and tobacco.

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Lafaurie Peyraguey
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Colour

White

Taste

Sweet

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