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1986 Château Lafite-Rothschild

Capsule condition issue

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at retail

Light capsule condition issue; light label condition issue

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at retail

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Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at retail

Light capsule condition issue; lightly elevated cork; very top shoulder fill

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at retail

Light capsule condition issue; base neck fill

Removed from a subterranean, temperature and humidity controlled residential cellar; Purchased at retail

3 available
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RATINGS

100Robert M. Parker Jr.

Possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine...immense potential

94Wine Spectator

A firm, young wine. Dark ruby color. Intense aromas of blackberry and mint. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish.

****Michael Broadbent

...very deep, thick (extract)...tannins dominating the fruit...Very medicinal, iron, typically Lafite nose; more edged.

REGION

France, Bordeaux, Pauillac

Pauillac is Bordeaux’s most famous appellation, thanks to the fact that it is home to three of the region’s fabled first-growth châteaux, Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild and Latour. Perched on the left bank of the Gironde River north of the city of Bordeaux, Pauillac is centered around the commune of Pauillac and includes about 3,000 acres of vineyards. The Bordeaux classification of 1855 named 18 classified growths, including the three above mentioned First Growths. Cabernet Sauvignon is the principal grape grown, followed by Merlot. The soil is mostly sandy gravel mixed with marl and iron. Robert M. Parker Jr. has written that “the textbook Pauillac would tend to have a rich, full-bodied texture, a distinctive bouquet of black currants, licorice and cedary scents, and excellent aging potential.”