Hubert Lignier Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru 1988 750ml

Burgundy Book, Jan 1990
In 1988 Lignier produced his second vintage of Charmes-Chambertin. It is one of the most monumental wines produced in burgundy during the eighties. Phenomenally extracted with a dazzling black/ruby color, this wine, made from extremely old vines, exhibits sensational concentration and an unbelievable richness. Unfortunately, there will only be a handful of cases available for the export market. For the lucky few who find a bottle of this sublime and staggering red burgundy, it should make a fabulous glass of hedonistic wine between 1995-2005. Lignier has made some spectacular wines in 1988. None of the wines are fined or filtered, and as a result, they will throw a heavy sediment in 2-3 years time.

The duet father and son Hubert and Laurent Lignier manage 9 hectares and make 24 wines (Bourgogne, village, premier and grand cru appellations). Our vineyards are ploughed for over 25 years, excluding weedkiller and insecticides. Our “climates” and great terroirs’ soils are firmly respected in order to favour microorganism and therefore the essential balance for the vine’s growth. Since 2011, we use organic protective treatments.