The 1988 Château Mouton Rothschild features a dark red color with a coppery tint. The nose offers aromas of toast, lily, caramel, blond tobacco, and licorice, evolving with hints of minerals. On the palate, it is full and generous with chewy tannins, showcasing surprising freshness and power. The finish is pleasant with notes of kirsch, mint, and coffee. The label was designed by American artist Keith Haring.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Mar 3, 2022

There's licorice here along with mint, some lead pencil and flowers. It's full and round displaying wonderful vanilla and plum flavors. Very silky and refined yet dense and caressing. A beauty, though it does turn a little dry, always revealing its wood.

The Wine Advocate | RP 89
Published: Jan 01, 1998
Drink: 1993-2020

The 1988 Mouton has an attractive aroma of exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak. Much like the 1989, the bouquet is staggering, but the flavors are distinctly less profound. In the mouth, it is a much firmer, tougher, more obviously tannic wine than the 1989, with medium body and outstanding ripeness. A beautifully made 1988 that will last 20-25 years, its short finish keeps it from being sublime. The 1988 is somewhat reminiscent of the 1985, but with more tannin. Anticipated maturity: Now-2020. Last tasted 1/93

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 18.5
Published: May 11, 2018
Drink: 2010-2032

Nuanced ruby colour. Dense, spicy, exotic nose with definite ingredient X. Not rich but very pure and very Mouton with its grace notes of warm flint stones. Long and nuanced. Really appetising and aristocratic. 

Chateau-mouton-rothschild.com

Tasting Notes:
The wine presents a dark red color with a coppery tint. The nose opens with aromas of toast, complemented by floral notes such as lily, caramel, blond tobacco, liquorice, and vanilla. With airing, a mineral aspect becomes apparent. On the palate, the attack is full and generous, featuring chewy tannins. Surprisingly fresh and powerful, the wine concludes pleasantly with notes of kirsch, mint, and coffee.

Label Art: The label for this vintage was illustrated by American artist Keith Haring (1958–1990), known for his bold and vibrant artwork.