CHATEAU MARGAUX 1986 |

Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er Cru ClasséLot 1579: u. 8bn, 4 levels into the neck, slightly bin-soiled and scuffed labels, 1 of which nicked, slightly bin-soiled capsules, 3 of which nicked, pen-marked case, excellent color and clarity, Lot 1580: u. 10bn, 2vts, slightly scuffed and slightly bin-soiled labels and capsules, 3 nicked capsules, slightly corroded at top, Lot 1581: u. 9bn, 1vts, 2ts, slightly bin-soiled labels, slightly bin-soiled, scuffed, and nicked capsules, 1 slight sign of seepage, pen-marked case, slightly damaged lidAt 30 years old, a spicy, rich, smoky blackberries nose. Sumptuous on the palate, enveloping the powerful structure. Brambly, aromatic and with that big 1986 tannic 'scaffolding'. Ace stuff and now in full bloom. Serena Sutcliffe, MW WA 98 1579:12 bts (owc) 1580:12 bts (owc) 1581:12 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot