La Dame de Montrose 1988
Main characteristics of the vintage
Winter and spring were very wet and hot. The summer was dry and moderately hot with little precipitation in September. Thus were the climatic conditions of that year. The grapes ripened normally and got thick and rich skins. The wines are powerful and very well structured.
Period of harvest
September 26th – October 9th
Blending
Information non communicated
Tasting notes
Dense colour with brick tints
Complex nose displaying notes of liquorice, mocha, red fruit (strawberry)
The palate delivers aromas of red fruit and undergrowth
The wine is balanced, soft and homogeneous: the attack and mid-palate is neat and ample
Very soft and complex finish