Initially, a strong aroma of a chemical substance (reminding me of lacquer thinner) overwhelmed everything, but luckily it evaporated quickly, leaving a nice bouquet of the usual aromas a mature Sauternes possesses. The wine itself wasn't overly sweet, acidity was just perfect, and the aftertaste was long. Absolutely ready to drink as it will not improve further, but could also be kept for a decade or even more, if needed.
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Color/App: beautiful mid-gold with high viscosity. Lovely bouquet of pineapple, apricots, vanilla and caramel. Fully mature palate showing saffron, peach, honey and creme brulee. This is drinking perfectly right now; still sweet and full with a long, lingering sweet finish and great acidity snapping the palate back for more. Another delicious and luscious '86 that will easily last 5-10 more years.
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Medium golden, silky mouth feel, sweet without being cloying, tropical notes, long finish. No bitterness or medicinal tasted. Just enough acidity to keep it "lifted" and balanced.
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During the year end Gala Dinner of the Commanderie de Bordeaux Hong Kong with Domaines Rothschild CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats present as guest host. This was lovely, lots of complexity, smokyness, saffon, quince.
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2/27/2024 - G.O. wrote: 91 Points
Initially, a strong aroma of a chemical substance (reminding me of lacquer thinner) overwhelmed everything, but luckily it evaporated quickly, leaving a nice bouquet of the usual aromas a mature Sauternes possesses. The wine itself wasn't overly sweet, acidity was just perfect, and the aftertaste was long. Absolutely ready to drink as it will not improve further, but could also be kept for a decade or even more, if needed.
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1/31/2023 - BVal wrote: 93 Points
Last tasted 7/16 from a split; this from a 750ml.
Color/App: beautiful mid-gold with high viscosity. Lovely bouquet of pineapple, apricots, vanilla and caramel. Fully mature palate showing saffron, peach, honey and creme brulee. This is drinking perfectly right now; still sweet and full with a long, lingering sweet finish and great acidity snapping the palate back for more. Another delicious and luscious '86 that will easily last 5-10 more years.
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1/20/2021 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 90 Points
Last tasted about a year ago with similar comments. Very nice.
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2/25/2020 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 90 Points
From a half bottle.
Medium golden, silky mouth feel, sweet without being cloying, tropical notes, long finish. No bitterness or medicinal tasted. Just enough acidity to keep it "lifted" and balanced.
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12/15/2018 - Collector1855 wrote: 95 Points
During the year end Gala Dinner of the Commanderie de Bordeaux Hong Kong with Domaines Rothschild CEO Jean-Guillaume Prats present as guest host. This was lovely, lots of complexity, smokyness, saffon, quince.
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