The 1988 Doisy-Daene has a slightly muted nose coming after the 89, needing coaxing from the glass, touches of petrol infusing the honeyed from but missing the same degree of complexity. The palate is balanced but a little standoffish, fine depth with good grip, marmalade and quince notes, but for me, a little abrupt and linear on the finish. Drink soon. Tasted at the vertical at Doisy-Daëne. -- Neal Martin