St. Estèphe, Médoc, Bordeaux, France
Mature aromas of redfruits and earthy notes, along with some of the famous “1980s Cordier funk,” at age 38 this still somewhat primary-fruited gem has many more years ahead of it still, though drinking beautifully tonight and has shed the drying tannins that showed in many 1986 Bordeaux, amazing bargain in the circa $15 price range, very fine!!
Mature aromas of redfruits and earthy notes, along with some of the famous “1980s Cordier funk,” at age 38 this still somewhat primary-fruited gem has many more years ahead of it still, though drinking beautifully tonight and has shed the drying tannins that showed in many 1986 Bordeaux, amazing bargain in the circa $15 price range, very fine!!
Nov 12th, 2024Solid older Bordeaux, great color, youthful, of course also showing some of the 1980s “Cordier Funk”, but complex, medium-long finish, lovely older Bordeaux!! (This followed a super-corked 1986 Haut-Bages-Liberal, which was a freaking drain pour!!)
Solid older Bordeaux, great color, youthful, of course also showing some of the 1980s “Cordier Funk”, but complex, medium-long finish, lovely older Bordeaux!! (This followed a super-corked 1986 Haut-Bages-Liberal, which was a freaking drain pour!!)
Aug 30th, 2021
there was a small window in which the tannins emerged alongside the fruit that was more vibrant than expected. exceeded expectations (esp since the top 20% of the cork had rot).
there was a small window in which the tannins emerged alongside the fruit that was more vibrant than expected. exceeded expectations (esp since the top 20% of the cork had rot).
Jan 24th, 2021Only begun to hit its stride after 2.5 hours open.
Only begun to hit its stride after 2.5 hours open.
Aug 29th, 2016
Ready and drinkable 30 year old Bordeaux. This wine would destroy Napa cabernet from the same year. V wry good but not great red gamey fruit dominate this earth driven wine... Love it lots.... Superb value.
Ready and drinkable 30 year old Bordeaux. This wine would destroy Napa cabernet from the same year. V wry good but not great red gamey fruit dominate this earth driven wine... Love it lots.... Superb value.
Feb 4th, 2016
