The 1988 is almost as good as the 1989. Nineteen eighty-eight was an excellent vintage in Gigondas and this wine looks to be marginally the finest of the vintage along with the great efforts of the likes of Domaine les Goubert and Domaine de Cayron. The huge mineral toasty black-currant-scented bouquet is enthralling. In the mouth this full-bodied wine has great presence super depth and length slightly better acidity and more definition than the 1989. This is a terrific Gigondas. Anticipated maturity: now-2002. Last tasted 8/96.

Uncommonly deep in color with rich aromas. The well-defined rich currant cherry plum spice and mineral flavors are amazingly complex and elegant. The finish is full and assertive but wonderfully balanced. Drink now through 1996. 800 cases made.