Community Tasting Note

• Xavier Auerbach wrote: 98 points

  January 11, 2021 - Pristine bottle, level 1.5cm below the perfect cork, purchased in 1991 and kept in my own 12C cellar ever since. Decanted for 30 minutes. I remain convinced that the 1988 is Aimé Guibert's masterpiece. This blend of 70% Cabernet-Sauvignon and 30% Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir and Tannat has everything. At this stage it is a putative blend of Château Latour and Château Haut-Brion, with a drop of Rousseau Chambertin. Yes, it is that good, with a remarkable freshness, exemplary balance (12.7% ABV), and a beguiling elegance, fragrance and warmth. Effortless brilliance. A perfect bottle, at perfect peak. We were blessed today. One bottle left, but I will be looking out for a perfectly kept magnum - they bottled 1,200 of them. Or maybe one of the 36 jeroboams or 12 Mathusalems...

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• Barolo Raymond commented:

  1/11/21, 8:41 AM - Excellent winetasting note. Make me want to drink the 1988 Mas de Daumas Gassac!

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