Etienne Sauzet 1986

Posted By Ronan on February 13, 2009 in | 0 Comments

Very raw ripe hot butter nose, quite oxidised, though not totally maderized, golden amber colour, crisp and clean palate compared to nose with lots of mineral hints. Poor nose need decanting but past its best.

Chateau Pichon-Comtesse-Lalande 1986

Posted By Ronan on December 20, 2008 in | 0 Comments

Country: France
Vintage: 1986
Colour: Red
Site: Pauillac
Region: Bordeaux
Producer: Chateau Pichon-Comtesse-Lalande
Date Tasted: 20-12-08
Score: 95

Deep dark bowl with mahognay rim, lovely sheen, nose youthful and complex, very elegant, polished black leather, cigar box, fine tanned leather, dried red fruits, cedar and tobacco, very well balanced long fruit similar to nose, well structured with nice fresh acidity. Fantastic.

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