6 magnums per lot
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Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1986
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Lot 233 three labels slightly bin-soiled and slightly stained, one label slightly torn
Two magnums in individual original wooden cases and four magnum not in original wooden cases
Tasting Note: Deserving its reputation as outstandingly the best '86. Certainly a spectacular wine from my first encounter in 1989: vivid purple; intense varietal fragrance; packed tight with fruit. Of my most recent notes: impressive bottles at the Mouton dinner at Brook's in 1994. Nose peppery at first, then it sprang to life; on the palate the sweetness of ripe grapes and alcohol. Full-bodied, full flavoured, fabulous fruit, very dry finish. Deep but no longer opaque; ripe Cabernet scents; 'deep, rich, tannic, long life' (Mouton event in 1998). Most recently, tasted blind: intense, still youthful; high toned, fragrant; earthy, fleshy, good flavour and length. Very tannic (I preferred the '82). At Rodenstock's Sept 1998 **(***) 2012 - 2030 M.B.
6 magnums per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Lot 233 three labels slightly bin-soiled and slightly stained, one label slightly torn
Two magnums in individual original wooden cases and four magnum not in original wooden cases
Tasting Note: Deserving its reputation as outstandingly the best '86. Certainly a spectacular wine from my first encounter in 1989: vivid purple; intense varietal fragrance; packed tight with fruit. Of my most recent notes: impressive bottles at the Mouton dinner at Brook's in 1994. Nose peppery at first, then it sprang to life; on the palate the sweetness of ripe grapes and alcohol. Full-bodied, full flavoured, fabulous fruit, very dry finish. Deep but no longer opaque; ripe Cabernet scents; 'deep, rich, tannic, long life' (Mouton event in 1998). Most recently, tasted blind: intense, still youthful; high toned, fragrant; earthy, fleshy, good flavour and length. Very tannic (I preferred the '82). At Rodenstock's Sept 1998 **(***) 2012 - 2030 M.B.
6 magnums per lot
Special notice
Offered duty paid, but available in bond. VAT at 17.5% will be charged on the hammer price on removal of the lot from bond.
Sale room notice
three labels slightly bin-soiled and slightly stained, one label slightly torn