The smoldering, tobacco-fueled finish expands steadily with air. Juicy, fleshy and showy, with warm plum sauce, melted black licorice, espresso, cocoa powder and black currant confiture notes all melded together, yet clearly defined. This is a clear high point for the estate.
I once described the 1986 as "broad-shouldered." It remains just that, but it has learned some grace and manners. The palate is medium-bodied and thankfully less obdurate than a decade ago the tannins have mellowed in recent years and secondary notes of sage and graphite are now more expressive. It bolts out of the stable doors with intense blackberry and cedar aromas - pure Cabernet - and reveals touches of mint with time. In many ways, it is the twin brother of the Cabernet-driven 1996. The 1986 Pichon-Lalande has long been one of the standout wines of the decade, and served blind, this suggests that it might have the 1982 in its sights. A legendary wine for this estate, equal to the 1982 but ageing better. Marvellous old Bordeaux with delicate cassis, graphite, and faded violet nuances. Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Description
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