1986 Chateau Margaux Margaux, France (750ml) Cabernet black tea and bay leaf

black tea and bay leaf notes out front

The grapes are destemmed (85%) prior to whole-bunch fermentation in a combination of open top stainless steel tanks and French oak cuvees using indigenous yeasts

It lasts for minutes

refreshing and citrusy notes

it's intensely flavored with a mineral/savory dichotomy in the mouth

1986 Chateau Margaux Margaux, France (750ml) Cabernet black tea and bay leafWINEMAKER'S NOTES: 1986 is an astonishing vintage; its very slow development in a way reminds us of the previous generation's wines. Its tannic structure is very tight knit, very dense and softens only very slightly from year to year. The bouquet is starting to open up; however, we feel that it is still only showing a limited part of its enormous potential. It is full and rich on the palate, still a little bit firm. Should we drink it? A great