1988
Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Pauillac
Classic and mature, with cassis, plum and red berry framed by cedar, walnut, pencil shavings, tobacco and earthy mineral notes. The palate is round and balanced, showing fresh acidity, ripe tannins, vanilla and a gently drying woody edge on the long finish. Bottle condition matters; stand upright, decant carefully for about two hours and serve with veal or roast lamb.
Arnaud de Villeneuve 1988 Rivesaltes Ambré
Gingerbread and complex rancio aromas open into fresh hazelnut and bitter-orange marmalade. Broad and ample on the palate, the sweetness is shaped by savoury oxidative depth and a lively citrus edge, giving the mature profile clarity and length. Serve lightly chilled with nut pastries, orange cake, blue cheese or a square of dark chocolate.
