La Fleur Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

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!! — 4 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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Lean doesn’t sound so good.
Doug Powers

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@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.
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@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 d'Armailhac

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Piacevole e pronto presto. Fresco e semplice — 9 days ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Birth year Latour for our 700th wine on Delectable! Very mature but still with lots of life. Leather, graphite and earthy notes and still so much power. A great pleasure to drink! — 4 days ago

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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

So deep and layered nose. Just wanna dive in and stay there. What a wonderful World. Despite The palate does not fully respect the nose, it is very balanced and integrated. Don’t say 2023 isn’t a good vintage!! 98-99. Elegance. — 8 days ago

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Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Young but already showing so much promise. — 18 days ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

This had lots of rich dark berry fruit with notes of graphite, sweet, savory spice, cedar, leather & tobacco — 11 days ago

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Love this ‘03!

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

Massive wine. Seems to be built for the long haul. — 8 days ago

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Château Clerc Milon

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Nice orange peel touch. Lacking a bit on the mid palate. Then wafting back on the aftertaste — 8 days ago

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Château Duhart Milon

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2023

Nicely open. Fruity and lean. Fresh and classy. — 8 days ago