Château Margaux 1986 (12 HB)

Château Margaux 1986 

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé 

u. 6bn, 6vts, bin-soiled, slightly scuffed, slightly faded labels, 3 damp-stained labels, 1 wine-stained label, scuffed capsules, 6 slightly oxidized capsules, 6 signs of seepage 

In 2022, an immediate, definable, superb 'scent of Margaux' - and indisputably First Growth. Blueberries, heather and blackberries surge out of the glass - and they scream 'breed'! Bordeaux at its finest, at first sniff, and it utterly beguiled us. A huge, voluptuous, opulent mouthful 'en bouche', followed by endless dimension and complexity. The tannins are totally enveloped in richness, a stunning example of how to manage the power and structure of 1986. One of Paul Pontallier's greatest wines and a remarkable Margaux. In 2025 and from magnum, absolutely outstanding. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

WA 98 

12 hbs (cn) 

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