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1986 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
3/22/2024 - bordeaux_bro Likes this wine: 94 Points
Compared to 86 Mouton and LLC tasted last two weeks, I found the Pichon to be more evolved and not in the same class as the other two, but that isn’t to say it is any slouch. Nose is classical Pauillac, pencil shaving, some smoke, and earth. Tannins seem very fine lending to a smooth, plush mouthfeel, which a surprise given the vintage. Color is still relatively deep with bricking on the edge. Medium acidity. A very pleasurable drink, but not as precise as the Mouton or LLC. Seems to be at peak, but should last another decade.
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1986 Château Léoville Las Cases
3/22/2024 - bordeaux_bro Likes this wine: 98 Points
I have never been a fan of 1986 Bordeaux in the past, much preferring 1982/1989/1990, which I found to be much more consistent and accessible. Some of it is due to the more classical style that is inherently daunting to a newer wine drinker, but also due to the slow evolution of wines from the vintage. However these last two bottles - 86 Mouton last week and 86 LLC have thoroughly convinced me of the greatness that many critics see in these wines.
Compared to the Mouton, the LLC is relatively more evolved and open from the start. The nose is classical yet much more refined and even floral compared to the more brooding and primal Mouton. Color is garnet and not nearly as deep as the Mouton either. Yet, there’s great intensity in the palate, fine tannins and classical nose of cedar, mix of red and black fruit, and almost a Burgundian elegance to it all.
I preferred this today to the Mouton, but I expect the Mouton to exceed this.
Although more evolved, I suspect this will still easily last 2 decades.
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1986 Château Mouton Rothschild
3/15/2024 - bordeaux_bro Likes this wine: 97 Points
This wine is shockingly young for its age and hardly shows any bricking. Nose and palate are quite subdued when first opened and not all that interesting, so highly advise to leave this alone for at least 2-3 hours before approaching. This really starts to come alive around hours 4-5 with growing intensity in the nose and palate. Regal, aristocratic, this wine is a monument to classicism with med-high acidity, firm structure, nose dominated by mint, cedar, leather, and restrained but fresh black fruits. Drank over three days and kept getting better each day. This is just entering its drinking window and should last another 3 decades.
This is not everyone’s cup of tea, especially those newer to wine or used to new world palates, but for those who enjoy this style of winemaking, the 86 Mouton is an exemplary example.
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