A Vintage Bordeaux Tasting, 3 Heavyweights From 1988

A Vintage Bordeaux Tasting, 3 Heavyweights From 1988 – Episode #504

July 18, 2008

Back flying solo but still in Bordeaux, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 1988 Cos d’Estournel, Margaux, and Latour.

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One impressed me was a bottle of 1988Leoville Las Casas,it o…” by old man
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Cos D Estournel 1988
Chateau Margaux 1988
Chateau Latour 1988

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July 18, 2008

ellenkf
The 88 Margaux is what literally started my wine habit. I first tried it 15 years ago, when it was served at my husband’s parents’ home, and, not knowing anything about wines at the time, I immediately went home and started researching the wine online, since it made such an amazing impression on me. I was lucky enough to share another bottle with my husband on our anniversary a few years later, again a couple of years ago, and still have one more bottle on hand. Gets better every time, and I can’t wait to open my last bottle.
July 18, 2008

stephen
Nice show, it still does not get me excited about Bordeaux though, a lot of money for a good to better than most bottle.
Think the romanticism is drinking these prized and revered wines.
I had a 1976 or 74 lafite rothschild and it was dissapointing, i was expecting a lot more, probably over hyped. Will not forget the evening though and maybe that is where the value lies
July 18, 2008

GrapeStuff
MMMM…aged Bdx! Yummm
July 18, 2008

dc7
Headed for Kitty Hawk, NC for a week and looking for some NC wines.

QOTD: 84 Valpolicella and a 92 Haut Medoc.
July 18, 2008

ErikVach
QOTD: 1990 Ch. LaFleur Vachon
July 18, 2008

Eric Porres
Great stuff Gary, really interesting to see the difference that a couple of years can make. I’ve had the 1990 Latour twice (in past 2 yrs) and for my palate it’s the best bottle of wine I’ve ever had…ridiculously long finish vs. your description of the ‘88. Really enjoy the ‘88 Beausejour as recommended on one of your earlier shows. Thanks!
July 18, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: Before 95? Nothing

Love the Bordeaux shows. Great to see!
July 18, 2008

The Aesthetic Elevator
It’s amusing to see Gary spitting into that dainty French vase . . .
July 18, 2008

Jonathan
1958 ChÃ¢teau Lafite Rothschild. The first wine I’ve ever had that was older than me. On my birthday too!
Oh yes, it was wonderful.
July 18, 2008

Ken
Forgot QOTD: 1989 Haut Brion.
July 18, 2008

Brant
Great episode, but is there anyway I could convince you to stop with the “what do scores matter, trust your palate” mantra. We get it already. And frankly, scores help, just as do tasting notes. Scores shouldn’t be the only reason you buy a wine, but they can definitely be an aid. Those of us outside the wine industry don’t have the resources to just keep trying wines until we find those we like. If anything, encourage your viewers to find reviewers who match their palate and go from there.
July 18, 2008

Ken
Very helpful show. For me this one really brings home your point about trusting my own palate. I almost always prefer Margaux to Latour. But, at an auction when given the choice between these two 1988’s, I let Parker’s rating steer me towards the Latour. So I ended up with a lot that is pretty good instead of one that might have been really darn good.
July 18, 2008

Bryan Garcia
QOTD: Nope. =/

Another grand one, gary.
July 18, 2008

M
QOTD: I’ve never had a mature Bordeaux.

In our wine storage unit, our wines range from 2001-2007. An exception is a 1990 Dom Perignon.
July 18, 2008

PhilB
Good show!
Where was it shot? Is it in one of the chateaux??

QOTD: 1982 Pavillon Rouge, Chateau Margaux’s 2nd wine….

PhilB
July 18, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – 1981 Cheval Blanc
July 18, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!
July 18, 2008

Barry Webster
Cheating a little cause we haven’t had it yet, but a friend recently invited us to share a 1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Parker rated it 99 and WS rated it 96, so if it isn’t the best I ever had, I’m going to be very disappointed.
July 18, 2008

Tooch
I like the backdrop Gary…maybe it’s time to remodel the WL?

I wish I could answer the QOTD, but I haven’t had anything older than 1995. Oh well, something to plan for I guess.
July 18, 2008

jonomck
QOTD: 1982 Chateau Le Pontet, yum.
July 18, 2008

top 10
First time on top 10.
July 18, 2008

cameron w
QOTD: I think it may have been an 82 Talbot, but I’d have to go back and think about it.

Nice show, love the setting; really diggind this Bordeaux series.
July 18, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
I’ve never had a mature Bordeaux. I have had, about 3-4 years ago, the 1997 Chateau Margaux and it was the best Bordeaux I have ever had. Being a less heralded vintage, I found the wine to be drinking wonderfully when I had it. I’ve had a more mature Brunello, which I loved, so I do look forward to someday trying more wines that have spent 10+ years in the bottle.
July 18, 2008

Tom Jones
QOTD: I guess I can not comment on this one. Dammit!
July 18, 2008

Adam J
I loved the old school french background, you shoulda dressed up like Sir. Gary Vaynerchuk. Thanks also for talking about the importance of family- thats why I watch WLTV (the wine info is pretty cool too;).
QOTD: A couple years back I had the pleasure to drink two bottles of 1989 Chateau Lynch-Bages (it was one of those moments when things just click and life is wonderful) I was also recently given a bottle of 1990 Montrose as a gift and I caress it everynight before I go to sleep, lol. Will probably open it in the next year after my first child is born.