Interestingly given the style of the vintage this isn’t quite a big and robust as it usually is which should permit it to be approachable after only 6 to 8 years yet it has the stuffing to effortlessly develop over 15 to 18

but offers more of a whimper in terms of mouthfeel

The palate is extremely well balanced with fine acidity effortlessly slicing a swathe through that unctuous

intense and serious broad-shouldered flavors possess excellent mid-palate concentration with ample amounts of dry extract that partially buffers the chewy and ripe tannins on the long and less austere than usual finish

The most mineral-driven of this year's set of Ermitage bottlings from Chapoutier

Mouton Rothschild Vintage:1986 Interestingly given the style ofNA