Lafite Rothschild 1986
Lafite Rothschild 1986 is a dry, very full-bodied red from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot (Pauillac, France), in the full, structured reds style. Tannins are firm and acidity fresh; oak influence is noticeable. Good with steak, lamb, charcuterie, roast chicken. Listed at £1300.00 by Hedonism Wines, who say it is out of stock; that is the last price, not an offer.
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69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot. This wine offers a surprising blend of many of the characteristics of the vintages from 1945 to 1949, with exceptional structure. At the dawn of the 1986 harvests, after half a decade of success, the winemakers and wine enthusiasts were sceptical of yet another fine vintage. Yet a fine vintage it was. Excellent spring weather followed by a dry summer with occasional light rain, led to a very abundant high-quality yield. The 1986 vintage is very concentrated without being heavy, with distinguished, dominant tannins.