Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

9.5

Initially this was incredibly closed, but after 2 hours in the decanter it’s starting to open, tannic, very structured, very 1986 in its leanness, but incredible depth and length, not perfect, but still outstanding!! — 7 days ago

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Bob McDonald

Lean doesn’t sound so good.

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I personally have mostly felt that 1986 Bordeaux reds have always shown super tight and structured, but without the riper, rounder fruit of other vintages like 1982, 1985, 1989 and 1990) — so, my use of “lean” is really intended to convey that the fruit never completely overcomes the harsh tannins and structure. I would say that after a few hours in the decanter, I’d be pretty confident that it will easily last another 10-20 years, or more. Ultimately I like my Bordeaux to show a little more elegance and charm. Hope that helps.

Bob McDonald

@Doug Powers Thanks for your thoughts Doug. I recall Jancis commenting on this wine “wondering if the tannins would ever resolve”. Obviously built for the ultra long haul. I might try my first one in the next year or so.

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1989

Doug Powers

9.5

Shows a little bit of funky, faint Brett aromas, flavors are rich, dark-fruited, and more youthful than the ‘86 Mouton which we also opened, long, lingering finish, very fine!! — 7 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

❤️

Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Peter van den Besselaar

9.4

Vintage 1995 | Vanilla, forrest wood, true to type, well balanced but also tannins - very good effort — 6 days ago

Doctor, Jan and 18 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

Yum!

Timothy Lynch

Oh, my! 👍👍👍👍

Peter van den Besselaar

@Tom Casagrande @Timothy Lynch a Grand Seigneur!

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Vino Joe

9.3

I am biased for Rioja but this is a very good demonstration of why. Great balance ripe reserved fruit in harmony with some slight puckering length. Better in 10 years. Totally fine now. — 6 days ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2016

Steven Heydemann

9.3

9.3++. Beautiful now bit very young with a great future ahead of it. — a day ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Alessandro Dalle Carbonare

9.7

Beautiful subtle aroma from Merlot makes it pretty. Its free spirit nose makes you feel what the wine is going to be about. Drinkable and fresh. Apparently missing weight but it doesn’t miss a bit all the way thru the tasting. The aftertaste is long and very, very pleasant after one minute. — 11 days ago

Peter liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

First time drinking Cheval blanc and was very impressed. Silky smooth, balanced and oppulent. Lovely wine — 7 days ago

Paul, Ted and 8 others liked this

Ron R

From a good vintage, too. You drinking way above our financial pain threshold 😏

Jan de Weerd

My goodness. You are on a roll!!!

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

John Van Trijp

9.5

Very classic BDX style. The Owner and the winemaker of La Conseillante were convinced drinking Bordeaux left bank — 8 days ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983