As with 1985 and 86 Cos d'Estournel, almost identical wines except 1986 a little deeper and will age longer!! Cinnamon and spice, and red fruits on the nose!! Taste reminds me of wonderful ripe plums (large amount of Merlot?). Excellent long finish, with tannin masked by the fruit. More expressive than many Bordeaux!! Terrific Christmas wine with my Father!! He normally only liked Champagnes, but enjoyed this with fresh, homemade bread and cheese!!
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Nearly identical notes for this and the 1986 vintage. !986 was a little deeper and has more aging potential, but I rate both wines at 95. Very deep purple color, nose of ripe blackberries/blueberry. Extremely ripe and fruity!! Terrific (both vintages) with grilled filet mignon and twice baked potatoes. Not enough superlatives to describe how wonderful these wines are/were. Great finish with long lasting aftertaste!!
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The best 1978 Bordeaux that I tasted. Beautiful Garnet Red. Spice and red fruits on the nose (very complex). Ripe, with a plum character. Large percentage of Merlot is apparent!! Great fruit ripeness on the palate!! Wonderful with grilled filet mignon and twice baked potatoes!!
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1985 Château Saint-Pierre
12/25/1992 - ronphillips Likes this wine: 93 Points
As with 1985 and 86 Cos d'Estournel, almost identical wines except 1986 a little deeper and will age longer!! Cinnamon and spice, and red fruits on the nose!! Taste reminds me of wonderful ripe plums (large amount of Merlot?). Excellent long finish, with tannin masked by the fruit. More expressive than many Bordeaux!! Terrific Christmas wine with my Father!! He normally only liked Champagnes, but enjoyed this with fresh, homemade bread and cheese!!
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1985 Château Cos d'Estournel
3/27/1992 - ronphillips Likes this wine: 95 Points
Nearly identical notes for this and the 1986 vintage. !986 was a little deeper and has more aging potential, but I rate both wines at 95. Very deep purple color, nose of ripe blackberries/blueberry. Extremely ripe and fruity!! Terrific (both vintages) with grilled filet mignon and twice baked potatoes. Not enough superlatives to describe how wonderful these wines are/were. Great finish with long lasting aftertaste!!
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1978 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
1/3/1986 - ronphillips Likes this wine: 93 Points
The best 1978 Bordeaux that I tasted. Beautiful Garnet Red. Spice and red fruits on the nose (very complex). Ripe, with a plum character. Large percentage of Merlot is apparent!! Great fruit ripeness on the palate!! Wonderful with grilled filet mignon and twice baked potatoes!!
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