Leoville Barton 1988 poultry and butter

and butter

the possibility remains that the tannins are just too elevated for the wine’s concentration

This cut comes from the lower section of the ribcage and is a great source of flavor and texture

the wine seems a little dried up—Leaden-footed and pondering

Excellent when marinated with mixed herbs

Leoville Barton 1988 poultry and butterLike several other 1988s, this wines rather hard, unyielding, early style has given way to a classically structured Bordeaux with a very youthful color (younger than the 1989), deep, earthy, cassis fruit intermixed with wood, smoke, mineral, and a hint of roasted herbs. The wine has excellent depth, medium to full body, moderate tannin, and a very youthful, vigorous feel. It is approachable, but seems destined to outlive the more renowned and