Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Pencil lead, very dark, youthful dense color, this seems barely evolved, and I’d guess has 25-30 more years of development ahead, rich, structured, great balance, fantastic older Pauillac!!
Pencil lead, very dark, youthful dense color, this seems barely evolved, and I’d guess has 25-30 more years of development ahead, rich, structured, great balance, fantastic older Pauillac!!
Mar 26th, 2023
A bit smoky and vegetal. But nice and elegant and soft
A bit smoky and vegetal. But nice and elegant and soft
Mar 5th, 2022Another fresh and lively ‘86 Bordeaux, pencil lead, dark fruits, still pretty youthful and vibrant, great balancing acidity, solid structure, long finish, just a tad more power than the more elegant ‘86 Pichon Lalande from last night!!
Another fresh and lively ‘86 Bordeaux, pencil lead, dark fruits, still pretty youthful and vibrant, great balancing acidity, solid structure, long finish, just a tad more power than the more elegant ‘86 Pichon Lalande from last night!!
Mar 3rd, 2021Great youthful purple color still, rich dark fruits, quite structured still, long finish, really a terrific Pauillac from a somewhat tannic vintage, will easily last many more years!!
Great youthful purple color still, rich dark fruits, quite structured still, long finish, really a terrific Pauillac from a somewhat tannic vintage, will easily last many more years!!
Dec 19th, 2019
Drink now. Light mineral on the palate, smooth, nice finish. Still an enjoyable nose. To open recommend using a "twist up" or two-flat-pronged opener rather than a normal cork screw. Cork was slightly spongy and moist half way. This appears typical of older French wines. Enjoyed with New York Strip, with a Gorgonzola cream sauce, as well as Grilled chicken and Bowtie pasta, with a garlic cream sauce.
Drink now. Light mineral on the palate, smooth, nice finish. Still an enjoyable nose. To open recommend using a "twist up" or two-flat-pronged opener rather than a normal cork screw. Cork was slightly spongy and moist half way. This appears typical of older French wines. Enjoyed with New York Strip, with a Gorgonzola cream sauce, as well as Grilled chicken and Bowtie pasta, with a garlic cream sauce.
Jun 29th, 2017
Definitely not the best vintage, a bit too much leather and not enough fruit.
Definitely not the best vintage, a bit too much leather and not enough fruit.
May 16th, 2015A little VA never hurt anyone...pretty classic otherwise.
A little VA never hurt anyone...pretty classic otherwise.
Nov 20th, 2014
