Drouhin produced some outstanding Grand Crus in 1988. For example, his Clos Vougeot has a superb bouquet of red fruits and spicy oak, is relatively alcoholic, and deep, round, and generous with a beautiful finish. Drouhin's oenologist told me the tannin and acidity levels of the wines were higher in 1988 than in 1985, but my tastings made me think otherwise. Perhaps as this wine recovers from bottle shock it will show more structure and acidity, and will be a more worthy candidate for long-term aging.