"Juicy, fleshy and showy, with warm plum sauce, melted black licorice, espresso, cocoa powder and black currant confiture notes all melded together, yet clearly defined. The smoldering, tobacco-fueled finish expands steadily with air. A wine of power and range that is just hitting its stride."(95pts WS)

Vintage 1986, Chateau Pichon-Longueville, Lalande, Pauillac, 1 into neck, 5bn, 1lwasl (6 750 ml)