Chateau Margaux 1986

Classification	Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Margaux
Vintage	1986
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Margaux
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	12
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2050
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged
Drinkable	-2050
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Professional reviews

Robert Parker (96)

The 1986 Margaux continues to be the most powerful, tannic, and muscular Margaux made in decades. One wonders if the 1928 or 1945 had as much power and depth as the 1986? The black/ruby/purple color reveals no sign of age. The reluctant nose offers up aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers. The wine is mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish. This is a Margaux of immense stature, made in a masculine, full-bodied style that is in complete contrast to the 1990. It should prove nearly immortal in terms of aging potential, but will it have the awesome potential I first predicted? Anticipated maturity: 2000-2050.

Winespectator (93)

Racy and powerful. Black color. Currants, tar and dried herbs. Full-bodied, with firm tannins. Slightly hollow center palate--a bit of a letdown. Better with more bottle age.--Bordeaux retrospective. Best after 2003. –JS

Jancis Robinson (18.5)

Bright, youthful-looking crimson. The most notably thing about this wine is its dramatically opulent, almost spicy, nose. This is very fruity, fine, elegant wine that is so concentrated, almost brutal, it is very far from the Margaux stereotype. There is no shortage of subtlety, however. This is probably the second most successful left bank 1986.

Vinous (98)

The 1986 Chateau Margaux was even more emotionally moving. Still incredibly youthful, it showed incredible focus and depth, all backed up by considerable structure. As hard as it may seem to believe, on this night the 1986 appeared to still be some years away from peaking. It was striking in every way.

Rene Gabriel (20)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 20/20 points.

BOW (9)