90-94 / 100
Noncontractual photograph
Vintage | Wine 1986 |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Pomerol |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château Vieux Certan |
Country | France |
CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY DUCASSE 1986
Pauillac
Pomerol
CHÂTEAU LARRIVET HAUT BRION 1986
Pessac Leognan
Margaux
CHÂTEAU LA TOUR DU PIN FIGEAC 1986
Saint Emilion
Pomerol
Pomerol
CHÂTEAU GRAND PUY LACOSTE 1986
Pauillac
Ribera del Duero
Pessac Leognan
Big, generous and concentrated, supple in texture underneath the firm tannins, with distinctive black cherry, vanilla and smoke aromas and flavors that hold their own against a strong background of wood. This will age a long time;
This wine is one of the finest efforts from Bordeaux's right bank in the 1986 vintage. The wine remains deep ruby-colored, with a complex nose suggesting cedar wood, fruitcake, Asian spices, roasted herbs, and black currants. In the mouth, there is moderate tannin as well as impressively concentrated flavors that roll across all the palate's sweet spots. Medium to full-bodied and rich, this 1986 admirably marries power with finesse. The wine is still youthful, but is soft and developed enough to be enjoyed immensely.