Margaux - 1986 (750ml) Lenkin Robert Parker - 99+ points

Robert Parker - 99+ points

and the rest Merlot and Malbec

The final blend of 78% Merlot and 22% Cabernet Franc has resulted in an opaque purple-colored wine exhibiting a sweet

The Marsanne and Roussanne play a bigger role here with lovely stone fruit and honey characters coming through

This lovely sparkler never disappoints

Margaux - 1986 (750ml) Lenkin Robert Parker - 99+ pointsA 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