Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1988 Echezeaux

The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1988 Echezeaux presents itself as a testament to finesse and elegance. With a luminous ruby-red hue, it entices the eye with its vibrancy. The nose is greeted with a bouquet of enchanting aromas, where delicate floral notes intertwine with ripe red fruits and subtle hints of spice. Each inhalation reveals a new layer of complexity, drawing the taster deeper into its aromatic embrace. On the palate, this wine exhibits a graceful balance between softness and structure. Silky-smooth tannins caress the palate, while flavors of cherry, raspberry, and forest floor dance across the tongue. Its finish is long and lingering, leaving behind a sensation of pure refinement and sophistication. The Domaine De La Romanee-Conti 1988 Echezeaux stands as a testament to the timeless craftsmanship and unwavering dedication of one of Burgundy's most esteemed estates.

Robert Parker - 92 Points

"I do not think I have ever tasted a better example of Echezeaux, a wine that is usually their lightest and quickest to mature. In 1988, it is bursting with rich, concentrated, berry fruit, has the exotic, oriental spice character that often marks the wines from this domaine, and is sensationally long and full. Even though it is the most forward wine from the domaine, I would wait at least 5 years before drinking this beauty. I feel it has the requisite depth, concentration, power, and tannin to last two decades."