My '86 Leoville Barton and Graud La Rose were still way to tannic this
weekend. The fruit is there but I don't think these wines will ever come
together.


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"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?
>