Wine 1986 Bordeaux

The 1986 Bordeaux vintage stands as a testament to the region's ability to craft wines of extraordinary structure, depth, and ageing potential. Renowned for its robust tannins, concentrated fruit, and remarkable cellaring potential, this vintage has earned a coveted place among wine lovers and collectors. The growing season offered near-perfect conditions, with a hot, dry summer and a harvest blessed by favorable weather, giving rise to wines that embody both power and elegance. From the iconic Cabernet Sauvignon-dominant red wines of the Left Bank to the opulent sweet wines of Sauternes, the 1986 Bordeaux vintage offers something exceptional for every palate.

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€40.00 - €2,900.00

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85 - 100

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15 - 15

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Pavie 1986
0 in stock
126417
Red
75cl
87/100
93/100
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Pavie 1986

€252.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€210.00 ex-VAT
Léoville Barton 1986 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
4 in stock
126421
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
92/100
90/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Barton 1986 - PROMO -5% !

€159.60 inc-VAT per bottle €168.00 inc-VAT -5%
€133.00 ex-VAT
Pontet Canet 1986
2 in stock
126422
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Very High Shoulder
86/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pontet Canet 1986

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Pontet Canet 1986
5 in stock
126423
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Top Shoulder
86/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pontet Canet 1986

€144.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€120.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bages Libéral 1986
7 in stock
126438
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Very High Shoulder
90/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Haut Bages Libéral 1986

€90.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€75.00 ex-VAT
Palmer 1986
6 in stock
126445
Red
75cl
Very High Shoulder
92/100
94/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Palmer 1986

€300.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€250.00 ex-VAT
Léoville Las Cases 1986
7 in stock
126449
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
98/100
19/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Las Cases 1986

€420.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€350.00 ex-VAT
Trotanoy 1986
6 in stock
126453
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
85/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Trotanoy 1986

€216.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€180.00 ex-VAT
Ausone 1986
5 in stock
126463
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Top Shoulder
89/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Ausone 1986

€396.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€330.00 ex-VAT
Cheval Blanc 1986
3 in stock
126467
Red
75cl
Top Shoulder
93/100
89/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Cheval Blanc 1986

€630.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€525.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 1986
3 in stock
126475
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Top Shoulder
86/100
92/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 1986

€2,880.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€2,400.00 ex-VAT
Pétrus 1986 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
Last one !
1 in stock
126476
Red
75cl
Damaged
Top Shoulder
86/100
92/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 1986 - PROMO -10% !

€2,592.00 inc-VAT per bottle €2,880.00 inc-VAT -10%
€2,160.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 1986 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
9 in stock
126492
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
Very High Shoulder
95/100
17/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 1986 - PROMO -5% !

€256.50 inc-VAT per bottle €270.00 inc-VAT -5%
€213.75 ex-VAT
Léoville Las Cases 1986 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
0 in stock
127626
Red
75cl
Very Damaged
Top Shoulder
98/100
19/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Léoville Las Cases 1986 - PROMO -10% !

€378.00 inc-VAT per bottle €420.00 inc-VAT -10%
€315.00 ex-VAT
Croizet Bages 1986
4 in stock
129331
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Croizet Bages 1986

€102.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€85.00 ex-VAT
Cheval Blanc 1986
1 in stock
129584
Red
75cl
93/100
89/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Cheval Blanc 1986

€630.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€525.00 ex-VAT
Pichon Longueville Baron 1986
1 in stock
129741
Red
75cl
85/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Pichon Longueville Baron 1986

€228.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€190.00 ex-VAT
Haut Bailly 1986 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
1 in stock
129750
Red
75cl
Damaged
Very High Shoulder
88/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Bailly 1986 - PROMO -10%!

€124.20 inc-VAT per bottle €138.00 inc-VAT -10%
€103.50 ex-VAT
Haut Bailly 1986 - PROMO -10% !
-10%
1 in stock
129751
Red
75cl
Damaged
88/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Haut Bailly 1986 - PROMO -10%!

€124.20 inc-VAT per bottle €138.00 inc-VAT -10%
€103.50 ex-VAT
Pétrus 1986 - PROMO -5% !
-5%
1 in stock
130097
Red
75cl
Slightly Damaged
86/100
92/100
15/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pomerol

Pétrus 1986 - PROMO -5% !

€2,736.00 inc-VAT per bottle €2,880.00 inc-VAT -5%
€2,280.00 ex-VAT
Pavie 1986
1 in stock
130530
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Top Shoulder
87/100
93/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Emilion

Pavie 1986

€252.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€210.00 ex-VAT
Suduiraut 1986
5 in stock
131310
White
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Top Shoulder
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Sauternes

Suduiraut 1986

€72.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€60.00 ex-VAT
Lafite Rothschild 1986
New
0 in stock
132700
Red
75cl
95+/100
94/100
18/20
Out of stock
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lafite Rothschild 1986

€900.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€750.00 ex-VAT
Lacoste Borie 1986
New
1 in stock
132949
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pauillac

Lacoste Borie 1986

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Château Margaux 1986
New
1 in stock
133096
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
94/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Château Margaux 1986

€660.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€550.00 ex-VAT
Cos Labory 1986
New
1 in stock
133121
Red
75cl
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Estèphe

Cos Labory 1986

€78.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€65.00 ex-VAT
Fieuzal 1986
New
1 in stock
133135
Red
75cl
Very slightly damaged
87/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Pessac Léognan

Fieuzal 1986

€54.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€45.00 ex-VAT
Gruaud Larose 1986
New
1 in stock
133154
Red
75cl
95/100
16/20
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Saint Julien

Gruaud Larose 1986

€168.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€140.00 ex-VAT
Marquis de Terme 1986
New
3 in stock
133200
Red
75cl
90/100
Add to cart
Bordeaux | Margaux

Marquis de Terme 1986

€60.00 inc-VAT per bottle
€50.00 ex-VAT
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Weather conditions for the 1986 vintage

The 1986 growing season in Bordeaux was a roller coaster of challenges and triumphs that ultimately produced a vintage of remarkable quality. It began with a cold winter that delayed the growing cycle, leaving budbreak and flowering slightly behind schedule. Spring remained cool and wet, but a shift to warm, dry weather in May and June allowed the vines to catch up. The summer that followed was long, hot, and exceptionally dry—one of the driest in two decades—pushing some vines to the brink of water stress. Relief came in mid-September with light rain that revitalized the vineyards as the grapes approached ripeness. A powerful storm soon followed, however, bringing heavy rain and flooding to areas such as Graves, Pomerol, and Saint-Émilion. Producers who harvested early faced diluted grapes, but those who waited were rewarded with three weeks of warm, sunny, windy weather beginning September 23. This final stretch proved ideal for ripening Cabernet Sauvignon on the Left Bank and developing noble rot in Sauternes, setting the stage for a harvest of small, thick-skinned berries bursting with flavor and structure. The result was a massive crop, one of the largest since 1934, with the potential to produce exceptional Bordeaux wines.

Left Bank

The Left Bank shines as the crown jewel of the 1986 Bordeaux vintage, particularly in appellations such as Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe. Here, Cabernet Sauvignon thrived in the vintage’s distinctive conditions, producing wines with intense concentration, firm tannins, and vibrant acidity. These reds are celebrated for their sophistication and longevity, offering a dense, dark character that has softened beautifully over time. Stars such as Château Mouton Rothschild, rated 100/100 by Robert Parker, illustrate the vintage’s potential, appearing remarkably youthful even after nearly four decades. Château Léoville Las Cases, with its 98-point rating, brings symmetry and power, while Gruaud Larose and Rauzan Segla impress with their sublime balance and depth. The wines of Graves also deserve praise, with dry whites from estates such as Château Smith Haut Lafitte showing freshness, precision, and refined minerality. For buyers seeking classic Bordeaux with strong aging potential, the 1986 Left Bank wines are a treasure trove of bold flavors and elegance that defies time.

Right Bank

Although the Right Bank faced challenges in 1986, its best producers nonetheless made wines of considerable appeal. Pomerol and Saint-Émilion saw high Merlot yields, which, combined with September storms, led to some dilution in grapes harvested early. Estates that waited and selected rigorously, however, produced red wines with rich, ripe fruit and supple tannins. Château Pétrus and Château La Conseillante stand out for their aromatic complexity and approachable charm, offering immediate pleasure as well as potential for further development. Château Cheval Blanc also shines, combining power and finesse in a way that compares favorably with other great vintages. Though far less consistent than the Left Bank, the best Right Bank Bordeaux wines of 1986 bring a softer, fruitier appeal to the vintage, making them delightful for those who enjoy a more approachable Bordeaux style.

Sauternes: Sweet wines of the 1986 vintage

For lovers of sweet wine, the 1986 vintage in Sauternes and Barsac is nothing short of spectacular. Rain in late September and October, followed by sunny days and morning mists, created ideal conditions for noble rot, producing wines of extraordinary richness and balance. Château d'Yquem, rated 98 points by Robert Parker, reigns supreme, offering intense honeyed fruit, vibrant acidity, and opulent complexity reminiscent of the legendary 1975 vintage. Château Suduiraut follows closely, delivering lush botrytis flavors that linger on the palate. Other gems such as Doisy-Védrines and Rieussec burst with energy and sweetness, while Château de Fargues nearly buckles under the weight of its decadent fruit. Rated an impressive 94 by The Wine Advocate, these Sauternes wines are beautifully balanced, with enough acidity to keep them fresh and lively. Perfect with desserts or enjoyed on their own, the sweet wines of 1986 Bordeaux are a highlight of the vintage and a must for any wine lover.

Critics’ reviews

The 1986 Bordeaux vintage has earned critical acclaim, with Robert Parker and The Wine Advocate publishing glowing reviews that highlight its quality. Parker gave Château Mouton Rothschild a perfect 100 points, praising its monumental density and youthful vigor, while Château Léoville Las Cases and Château d'Yquem each earned an impressive 98 for their elegance and richness. The Wine Advocate’s Vintage Guide further celebrates the year, collectively rating Saint-Julien, Pauillac, and Saint-Estèphe 94 for their exceptional tannic reds, and Sauternes and Barsac 94 for their ready-to-drink sweet wines. Margaux received 90 for its youthful structure, while Pomerol and Saint-Émilion received 87 and 88, respectively, for their above-average or excellent profiles. Critics at the time were captivated by the vintage’s power and concentration, with some comparing it to the iconic 1961 vintage. Although the reds needed time to soften, the best examples today offer a harmonious balance of fruit and structure, while the sweet wines dazzle with their immediate appeal. These vintage ratings establish 1986 Bordeaux as an exceptional year worth exploring.

Why buy 1986 Bordeaux wines?

There are countless reasons to buy 1986 Bordeaux wines, whether you are a seasoned collector or a casual enthusiast. This vintage embodies Bordeaux’s ability to produce wines of unparalleled depth and character, from the structured, age-worthy reds of the Left Bank to the opulent sweet wines of Sauternes. Cabernet Sauvignon-based Left Bank wines such as Mouton Rothschild and Léoville Las Cases promise a tasting experience that rewards patience with sophistication and flavor, while the best Right Bank wines offer a softer, fruitier charm. Sauternes, meanwhile, delivers some of the decade’s finest dessert wines, perfect for special occasions or quiet moments of indulgence. With ratings from Robert Parker and The Wine Advocate attesting to their excellence, these wines have a pedigree that appeals to connoisseurs and newcomers alike. Their versatility—whether enjoyed now or cellared for years—makes them an exceptional addition to any collection. Buying 1986 Bordeaux today means securing a piece of wine history: a vintage celebrated for its aging potential and timeless appeal. Don’t miss the chance to own these exceptional bottles at the best price, available to buy now.

The 1986 Bordeaux vintage offers a rare blend of power, elegance, and longevity that continues to captivate wine lovers nearly four decades later. From the Left Bank’s tannic masterpieces to the Right Bank’s approachable gems and Sauternes’ luxurious sweet wines, this vintage has something extraordinary for every palate. Explore our selection and shop 1986 Bordeaux wines today to experience the magic of this iconic year for yourself.

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