Two 1986 Bordeaux

Yan's China Bistro, Walnut Creek, Ca.
Tasted Wednesday, January 17, 2018 by bestdamncab with 237 views

Introduction

At age 32, time to try the 1986 Bordeaux vintage.

Flight 1 - Two 1986 Bordeaux (2 Notes)

  • 1986 Château Lynch-Bages 96 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    At Yans to enjoy two 1986 Bordeaux and marinated steak with Mike, nose of black cherry, black berry, black currants, leather, and cassis, more of the same on the palate, big body, lovely, rich fruit on the mid palate, silky and elegant tasting, at 32 years it is at its peak and easily last another 15 years, long, long, flavorful finish and aftertaste. Note the $30.97 price tag in the photo-how I long for the good old days when wine was too expensive.

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  • 1986 Château Palmer 94 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

    At Yans to enjoy two 1986 Bordeaux and marinated steak with Mike, nose of mustiness, black cherry, cigar box, mushroom, and plum, more of the same on the palate, big body, very tasty, slightly muted fruit due to hints of cork taint, musty nose slowly disappeared by fifty percent, rich fruit and their terrific wine making in this great vintage saved the day for me, rich fruit, mouth filling fruit, more intense than the Chateau Lynch- Bages but less complex today, and a long finish.

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Closing

Great vintage, Great Bordeaux!!!

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