Description

Château L’Étoile de Salles 1988 – A Classic, Understated Lalande-de-Pomerol

The Château L’Étoile de Salles 1988 hails from the Lalande-de-Pomerol appellation, located on Bordeaux’s Right Bank. Just north of the famed Pomerol region, Lalande-de-Pomerol shares similar clay-gravel soils that are ideally suited to Merlot, the dominant grape variety. This château remains a discreet and traditional estate, crafting wines that faithfully reflect the character of their terroir.

The 1988 vintage is regarded as a classic in Bordeaux — a structured and balanced year, offering wines with excellent aging potential thanks to a stable growing season and healthy harvest.

Now fully mature, this wine displays a garnet hue with brick reflections. The nose is expressive and evolved, offering aromas of stewed red fruits, supple leather, blond tobacco, gentle spices, and forest floor. On the palate, it is soft and harmonious, with mellow tannins, a smooth body, and a refined, lingering finish.

This 1988 Lalande-de-Pomerol embodies the spirit of classic Bordeaux: honest, balanced, and quietly expressive. It pairs beautifully with traditional dishes such as roast veal, poultry with mushrooms, or a selection of aged cheeses.

Caractéristiques

Castle / Estate / House	Château L’Etoile de Salles
Designation	Pomerol / Lalande de Pomerol
Degree of alcohol (% vol)	12,5
Capacity (cl)	75
Color	Red
Vintage (year)	1988
Référence	FD24y