Chateau Leoville Las Cases 2eme Cru 1986 Magnum

Falstaff: Dunkles Karmingranat, zarter Ockerrand, Wasserrand. In der Nase attraktive, süße dunkle Beerenfrucht, ein Hauch von Zedernholz und Tabak, Nuancen von Brombeeren, reife Zwetschken, zarte Gewürzanklänge, dunkle Mineralität mit etwas Grafit. Sehr elegant und ausgewogen, durchaus kraftvoll, mit angenehmer Extraktsüße ausgestattet, perfekt eingebundene Tannine, feiner Schokonachhall, frischer, finessenreicher Körper, enormer Länge, mineralischer Nachhall, ist jetzt ganz oben angekommen. Sollte man auf diesem Trinkreife-Höhepunkt in vollen Zügen genießen. 100/100 (2019)

Parker: The late Michel Delon always thought that this was the greatest vintage he had produced. We often tasted it side by side with the 1982, because I always preferred the latter vintage. Of course, the two vintages are quite different in style, with the 1986 a monument to classicism, with great tannin, extraordinary delineation, and a huge, full-bodied nose of sweet, ripe cassis fruit intermixed with vanilla, melon, fruitcake, and a multitude of spices. The wine has always been phenomenally concentrated, yet wonderfully fresh and vigorous. The wine still seems young, yet it is hard to believe it is not close to full maturity. It is a great example of Leoville Las Cases, and another compelling reason to take a serious look at the top Cabernet Sauvignon-based Medocs of 1986. 100/100 (2003)

Jeff Leve: Full-bodied, structured, burly, yet refined, there is good intensity and weight, along with an ever-present tannic spine that defines the character of the wine. This is quite classic in style. It is also as I mentioned still tannic, so either wait a decade, or allow it 2-3 hours of decanting. 96/100 (2021)