DaleW wrote:
> I remember not that long ago many folks were questioning whether the
> fruit in 1986s would outlast the tannins. Doesn't seem many people
> arguing that now. In last year or so I've attended verticals of
Meyney,
> Gloria, Lynch-Bages, and Gruaud - still tannic (Lynch especially),
but
> all showing towards top of group. I've also had Talbot,
Brane-Cantenac,
> & Cos-all good. I can't think of one example of a poor showing.
>
> Does this match with others' experience?

I just had the 1986 Margaux tonight and while the fruit is still
hanging in, the vintage continues to show fairly hard tannins. I'm not
sure that the tannins will ever soften before the fruit fades but if
yoou like firm tannic wines, 1986 would be a vintage for you.