Margaux - 1986 (750ml) Red Wine walnuts) intermixed with a hint

walnuts) intermixed with a hint of Chinese black tea combine with salty

Tasted April 2013

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2030

Strong eucalyptus

At times a bit on the rustic side

Margaux - 1986 (750ml) Red Wine walnuts) intermixed with a hintA magnificent example of Chateau Margaux and one of the most tannic, backward Margauxs of the last 50 years, the 1986 continues to evolve at a glacial pace. The color is still a dense ruby purple with just a hint of lightening at the rim. With several hours of aeration, the aromatics become striking, with notes of smoke, toast, creme de cassis, mineral, and white flowers. Very full bodied, with high but sweet tannin, great purity, and a very