Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; light signs of past seepage; very top shoulder fill; light label condition issue
Removed from passive storage; Purchased at retail
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The 1988 Calon-Segur outshines both the 90 and the 89. Deeply colored, superbly balanced, rich, and full-bodied.... A classic example of this chateau's wine, it is surprisingly powerful for the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 1998-2020.
Very correct St Estèphe... Not too tannic but very, very firm. Definite mineral notes plus exceptionally ripe black fruits. This still has a way to go and has none of the awkwardness of some 1988s.