1988 Gruaud Larose St Julien Red Blend Condition: The 1988 is probably a 30-year wine. Extremely hard and backward, but concentrated, long, and full-bodied, it reminded me of the 1975, only less savage. Let's hope the fruit holds up. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2025. ... **(**) MB (1/1997) WA89 |