My fourth time drinking the 86 Palmer in the last 10 years and am glad to report that this bottle put the score at an equal of 2 excellent bottles and 2 ok ones. Brought by our generous guest who was not entirely convinced after double decanting the wine at home. Seemed fine initially but improved during the evening. Clear garnet with a thin translucent rim. While the tannins are fully resolved this remains a very serious wine as expected from an 86. More Pauillac than Margaux with some iron and pencil lead. Excellent delineation. Very regal classic Bordeaux.
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5/19/2024 - pavel_p Likes this wine: 93 Points
My fourth time drinking the 86 Palmer in the last 10 years and am glad to report that this bottle put the score at an equal of 2 excellent bottles and 2 ok ones. Brought by our generous guest who was not entirely convinced after double decanting the wine at home. Seemed fine initially but improved during the evening. Clear garnet with a thin translucent rim. While the tannins are fully resolved this remains a very serious wine as expected from an 86. More Pauillac than Margaux with some iron and pencil lead. Excellent delineation. Very regal classic Bordeaux.
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1/26/2024 - Philip_Bundpropperne Likes this wine: 95 Points
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1/6/2024 - Burgundy Al wrote: flawed
Poor quality cork, sadly slightly stewed
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12/5/2023 - chb_1984 wrote: 96 Points
Phantastic! Matured perdectly! Cigar box, forrest floor etc. very balanced.
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7/12/2023 - vinko84 wrote: 94 Points
Wonderfully matured claret. Great cedar-inky nose. Long finish. Went great with the prime rib!
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