Classificatie | Cru Classe |
Wijnsoort | Rood |
Producent | Henri Bonneau |
Jaar | 1988 |
Land | Frankrijk |
Streek | Rhone |
Druif | Rhone Blend |
Inhoud | 0,75 |
Conditie | Perfect |
Etiket | Perfect |
Voorraad | 0 |
Beginning to throw off its cloak of tannin and start its evolution is the 1988. A dark plum/ruby color is accompanied by a sweet perfume of mushrooms, tree bark, black cherries macerated in brandy, and the tell-tale beef blood, lavender, cedar, and tobacco aromas. This full-bodied, powerful yet structured Reserve des Celestins does not reveal the pure breadth and depth of flavor found in the 1989 and 1990, but comes across as a mature example of the 1995.
Deep blackish ruby with a brown rim and a bit muddy. A nutty note on the nose and a hint of lime peel. Smells much older than the 1989. Quite well tamed and dusty dry tannins. Losing a bit of fruit on the palate though the tannins are still fairly persistent. Less direct than Beaucastel 1983 tasted alongside. Vibrant.