Château Margaux 1986 (12 BT)

Château Margaux 1986

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé

Lot 44: u. 3bn, 3vts, 5ts, 1h/ms, labels slightly bin-soiled, 2 nicked and 2 wine-stained, scuffed capsules, 2 corroded capsules, 2 slightly sunken corks, bottles show signs of old seepage

In 2021, an immediate, definable, superb 'scent of Margaux' - and indisputably First Growth. Blueberries, heather and blackberries surge out of the glass - and they scream 'breed'! Bordeaux at its finest, at first sniff, and it utterly beguiled us. A huge, voluptuous, opulent mouthful 'en bouche', followed by endless dimension and complexity. The tannins are totally enveloped in richness, a stunning example of how to manage the power and structure of 1986. One of Paul Pontallier's greatest wines and a remarkable Margaux. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 98

9 bts (sc)

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