> The 1988 Champagne vintage: classic vintage. Structure and precision.

*Source : https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1988/*

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Classic vintage

# 1988 vintage

**Structure and precision.**

Often cited alongside 1989 and 1990 as a trio of great years; a straight, structured style.

A 1988 vintage champagne comes exclusively from that year's harvest and has aged at least three years on lees. To understand what that changes, see our [glossary](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/glossaire/) and our guides to [choosing and gifting](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/choisir-offrir/).

Neighbouring vintages

## To compare

[

Great vintage

### 1990

Richness and maturity.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1990/)[

Acclaimed vintage

### 1985

Elegance after a harsh winter.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1985/)[

Abundant vintage

### 1982

Generosity and fruit.

](https://champagne-discovery-tours.com/en/millesimes/1982/)