95-100 / 100
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Noncontractual photograph
Vintage | 1986 |
Rating | 95-100 |
Classification | Burgundy - Grand Cru |
Region | Burgundy |
Appellation | Corton Charlemagne |
Colour | White |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Price | From 100 € to 200 € |
Château | Bonneau de Martray |
Country | France |
Saint Emilion
Châteauneuf du Pape
Pomerol
Saint Emilion
PAUL JABOULET AINE La Chapelle 1986
Hermitage Rouge
Pauillac
Pauillac
Pomerol
Saint Emilion
First tasted in 1995 at John Jenkin's Bordeaux Club dinner, noting the refreshing '86 lemon-like acidity on the nose, and oak; fairly sweet, mellow (character, not acidity) and mouthfilling, fully evolved, excellent acidity. Several notes since: in full bloom, 'almost New World' (heaven forbid!) at Decanter's 20th anniversary lunch (1997); and a return to Childerly Hall.
A very good, positive colour; very rich, minty bouquet; indeed richness the operative word.
Perfection.