Lot 112
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1985 (2) 93 WS 91 WA
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1986 (1) 99 WS 100 WA
Lot 112 Details
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1985 (2)Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1bn, 1vts; 1 soiled label
93 WS 91 WA
CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1986 (1)
Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé
u. 1 vts; soiled label
It has a powerful and intense bouquet as always: exemplary graphite and cedar scents, a touch of black pepper and incense. It seems to unfurl in the glass, like a motor revving its engine. The palate is beautifully balanced with its trademark firm tannic structure, a Mouton-Rothschild with backbone and masculinity. Layers of black fruit intermingling with mint and graphite, a hint of licorice emanating from the Merlot, gently fanning out and my God, it is incredibly long. It is not like the 1985 Mouton-Rothschild that is so fleshy and generous. This is serious, aristocratic Mouton, a true vin de garde and yes, I do think drinkers will have to wait until it reaches its true peak. Sometimes that's just the way it is. Tasted September 2016.Drink 2021-2050 99 WS 100 WA
3 bts. per lot $2,100 - $2,400