1988 Château Balestard La Tonnelle

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 88 points

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  10/14/2022 - WojteG Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Based on previous experience, I waited patiently with the judgment until I started to drink 3rd glass. Once again it was a good decision. Suddenly the wine that was barely drinkable, turned into quite good wine. The first glass was a watery texture, no acidity and no tannins. The third glass is with milky texture, acidity and tannins (most noticeable at finish). They keep this wine alive, juicy, vibrant! Flavors of red cherry and red currants, but also something sweet like dark chocolate and mocca( amazing feeling!)
  Medium finish with spice and red fruits.
  But wait, because smell is magnificent! Red cherry, red currant, cranberry, but also leather, mild tobacco, smoke, minerals and flowers. All of them are easy to detect.
  Anyway if have this vintage don't wait any longer.

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