Château Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1986 (750ml) Viognier with plenty of wood

with plenty of wood

different from the two in the winery's other Gamay Noir

The palate is full and suave

the wine reveals bright notes of Asian pear and Meyer lemon zest

The palate here is beyond lovely - one where the flavors and the structure of the wine cannot be separated

Château Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1986 (750ml) Viognier with plenty of woodCritical Acclaim 96 points Decanter A seductive mix of brambly autumnal fruits, black truffles, graphite and cigar box, this is absolutely ready to drink now and yet will continue to unwind and deliver for decades to come. The tannic structure is still noticeable, even at 32 years old, and it propels the fruit forward to a fresh, minty finish. (JA, 10 2018) 96 points Vinous The 1986 Haut Brion, served blind at a private dinner in Bordeaux, comes from