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1986 Chateau Margaux - Margaux
Chateau Margaux
SKU 4344

1986 Chateau Margaux - Margaux

$799.00 - $799.00
$799.00
$799.00 - $799.00
$799.00
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The great enigma of the 1980s Margaux decade — a wine of almost unfathomable power and structure that has spent 40 years slowly awakening. One of the most tannic, backward Margauxs made in decades — its dense ruby/purple color reveals little sign of age, and with several hours of aeration the aromatics become striking: smoke, toast, crème de cassis, mineral, and white flowers. A glorious bouquet of blackberry, truffle, violets, and wine gums that gains great volume with continued aeration; the palate is voluminous with great structure and dimension, real substance and power allied to the finesse that is the First Growth signature — retaining that silky, glycerin-rich finish that lacquers the mouth with immense precision and clarity. The 1986 is one of the dark horses of the vintage — its exquisite bouquet now fully mature, blossoming in the glass and gaining intensity all the time. Parker called it "nearly immortal." Decant for a minimum of 3–4 hours. Drink now–2050

98 Points
"A magnificent example of Chateau Margaux and one of the most tannic, backward Margauxs of the last 50 years, the 1986 continues to evolve at a glacial pace. The color is still a dense ruby/purple with just a hint of lightening at the rim. With several hours of aeration, the aromatics become striking, with notes of smoke, toast, creme de cassis, mineral, and white flowers. Very full-bodied, with high but sweet tannin, great purity, and a very masculine, full-bodied style, this wine should prove nearly immortal in terms of its aging potential. It is beginning to budge from its infantile stage and approach adolescence."
—Robert Parker-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Margaux
Vintage: 1986
Variety: Red Blend
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Chateau Margaux
Chateau Margaux

The great enigma of the 1980s Margaux decade — a wine of almost unfathomable power and structure that has spent 40 years slowly awakening. One of the most tannic, backward Margauxs made in decades — its dense ruby/purple color reveals little sign of age, and with several hours of aeration the aromatics become striking: smoke, toast, crème de cassis, mineral, and white flowers. A glorious bouquet of blackberry, truffle, violets, and wine gums that gains great volume with continued aeration; the palate is voluminous with great structure and dimension, real substance and power allied to the finesse that is the First Growth signature — retaining that silky, glycerin-rich finish that lacquers the mouth with immense precision and clarity. The 1986 is one of the dark horses of the vintage — its exquisite bouquet now fully mature, blossoming in the glass and gaining intensity all the time. Parker called it "nearly immortal." Decant for a minimum of 3–4 hours. Drink now–2050

98 Points
"A magnificent example of Chateau Margaux and one of the most tannic, backward Margauxs of the last 50 years, the 1986 continues to evolve at a glacial pace. The color is still a dense ruby/purple with just a hint of lightening at the rim. With several hours of aeration, the aromatics become striking, with notes of smoke, toast, creme de cassis, mineral, and white flowers. Very full-bodied, with high but sweet tannin, great purity, and a very masculine, full-bodied style, this wine should prove nearly immortal in terms of its aging potential. It is beginning to budge from its infantile stage and approach adolescence."
—Robert Parker-Wine Advocate
Appellation: Margaux
Vintage: 1986
Variety: Red Blend
Region: Bordeaux
Country: France
Bottle Size: 750ml
Producer: Chateau Margaux