France) superstar Alain Graillot
the wine reveals bright notes of Asian pear and Meyer lemon zest
Rodney's father farmed grapes
graphite and dark plums are supported by fine-grained tannins
and I am eager to revisit it after its bottling
Château Haut-Brion - Pessac-Léognan (Premier Grand Cru Classé) 1986 (750ml) Viognier France) superstar Alain GraillotCritical 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