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Vintages & Age Statements for 1988
Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Rimage 1988
France ➜ Roussillon ➜ Banyuls AOP 17.5% ABV
17.5% ABV • Fortified
Produced only in those vintages conducive to the ‘rimage’ expression, the Domaine du Mas Blanc Banyuls Rimage 1988 (95% Grenache noir; 5% Mourvèdre) comes from the upper slopes of the domaine's famed Les Junquets vineyard, where yields are typically just 18-22 hl/ha. Hand-harvested and trodden by foot, the wine was fermented in stainless steel tank with native yeasts, aging for eight months in large demi-muid prior to bottling. Full details
Quinta dos Pesos Carcavelos 1988
Portugal ➜ Lisboa VR ➜ Carcavelos DOC 21.0% ABV
Domaine de Rombeau Rivesaltes Rancio 1988
France ➜ Roussillon ➜ Rivesaltes AOP 18.0% ABV
18.0% ABV • Fully Oxidized, Oxidative
Domaine de Rombeau is renowned for having one of the most replete libraries of old Rivesaltes in the region, with wines dating back to the early 20th century. The wines highlight indigenous varieties Grenache blanc, Grenache gris and Macabeu, as well as the varied elevage—with wines aged in glass demijohns and ancient barrique, indoors and out—that sets Roussillon apart. Some vintages slumbered in barrel for more than 50 years, and the ascription ‘Rancio’ denotes the prized characteristics that the wines assume over decades. Hand-picked from single barrels in minute quantities, these wines offer a glimpse into the celebrated history of the appellation. Full details