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Wine vintage rating 1986

What was the vintage 1986 like?

1986 An excellent vintage Due to a cold and wet April, the vegetation period was postponed by 2 weeks. From May to September the weather remained warm and dry with favorable water stress for the vines. Merlot could be harvested in early October, Cabernet Sauvignon in mid-October.
A fabulous 1986 Mouton Rothschild got 100/100 points from Robert Parker, but after its youth phase the tannic wine closed. He may still be too young today. The tannic 1986 wines could also be stored further.

Weather in the year 1986

Spring of the year came very late and was quite cool.

Only the beginning of summer in June brought about a heat wave. August and September were cool in the north and very warm in the south.

October turned hot and dry.

The current stock of wines from the 1986 vintage

All wines from the 1986 vintage are in our own wine cellar and can be shipped immediately or picked up at the wine shop. To the wines of 1986

Good filling levels, good wine quality

The fill level of an old vintage wine reveals important information on the drinkability of the wine.
Of course, the good condition of a wine from an old vintage depends on excellent storage. Above all, the wine must not have frequently changed cellars. Ideally, the wine will have rested in one and the same wine cellar.

But also the cork that sits in each individual bottle is very important. A perfect cork has few pores and keeps the wine stable. If an inferior cork happens to have been used in a bottle, the porous surface will begin to soak up wine and allow micro-quantities of the liquid to evaporate over the decades. Poor fill levels are the result.

A poor fill level therefore also indicates a high risk that the wine bottle could soon begin to leak.


The fill levels explained:
In the bottle neck (high fill to base neck) about 2 cm is perfect for wines.
Top and upper shoulder, ([very] top shoulder), approx. 3 cm is very good for very old wines.
Medium shoulder (mid shoulder), about 4 cm is only acceptable for rare top wines and in individual cases.
Everything below the red line should not be offered any more.

Wine rating

Do you have a 1986 vintage in your wine cellar and would you like to know how much it is worth?

Here are a few tips: in order to still have any value, the bottle must be leakproof. The wine must not be cloudy. It should be of good quality (not supermarket wine).

Search for the wine online without specifying the vintage. If it is a well-known winery, you will find the wine immediately and also the price you have to pay for the current vintage. If the current wine costs from EUR 20.00 upwards, that's a good sign.

The filling level is decisive for the value. Upper shoulder to base neck is required. Medium shoulder is only acceptable for extremely rare, already valuable wines.
SW19515-1 1986 Château Claire Abbaye
Bordeaux

The wine-growing region covers around two-thirds of the Gironde department (with the exception of the southernmost area and the coastal strip, where no vines are grown), spanning 105 by 130 kilometres and covering a total vineyard area of 113,000 hectares. The climate, influenced by the proximity of the Atlantic and the numerous waterways, is extremely favourable for viticulture. Summers are neither too dry nor too hot, autumns are sunny and winters are mild. The predominantly barren and stony soil forces the vine roots to dig down to a depth of ten metres to find water. This enables the vines to cope better with both periods of drought and heavy rain (thanks to the drainage provided by the gravelly soil). The stony soil also acts as a heat reservoir. Bordeaux wines are known as cuvées, wines produced by blending different grape varieties. Each château (winery) has its own carefully guarded recipe for blending the varieties and for winemaking. 

With the 1986 Château Claire Abbaye  comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.


We deliver the 1986 Château Claire Abbaye with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned white wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€92.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€122.67 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 2

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW19601 1986 Chateau la Grace de Dieu des Prieurs
Grand Cru - Bordeaux - Saint Émilion
Saint-Émilion is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine in the Bordeaux wine region of France, where it is situated in the Libourne subregion on the right bank of the Dordogne. The wines of Saint-Émilion are typically blended from different grape varieties, the three main ones being Merlot (60% of the blend), Cabernet Franc (nearly 30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (around 10%). Only since 1954, there has been an official classification of Saint-Émilion wine. The classification is updated every 10 years, and consists of the following levels: Premier grand cru classé A, Premier grand cru classé B, and Grand cru classé. But already 90 years before were the best Chateaux of St.Emilion listed in an inofficial classification to see in the town hall of St.Emilion. Thats why also on labels before 1954 we can find wines named as 1er Cru or Grand Cru.

With the 1986 Chateau la Grace de Dieu des Prieurs, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau la Grace de Dieu des Prieurs with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€116.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€154.67 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 1

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW19405 1986 Chateau Le Castelot
Grand Cru - Bordeaux - Saint Émilion
The classical dry red wine comes from the appellation Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux. Saint-Émilion is an Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) for wine in the Bordeaux wine region of France, where it is situated in the Libourne subregion on the right bank of the Dordogne. The wines of Saint-Émilion are typically blended from different grape varieties, the three main ones being Merlot (60% of the blend), Cabernet Franc (nearly 30%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (around 10%). Only since 1954, there has been an official classification of Saint-Émilion wine. The classification is updated every 10 years, and consists of the following levels: Premier grand cru classé A, Premier grand cru classé B, and Grand cru classé.

With the 1986 Chateau Le Castelot, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau Le Castelot with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€126.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€168.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 5

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW19610 1986 Chateau La Grave a Pomerol
Bordeaux - Pomerol

Château La Grave à Pomerol covers 8 hectares of vines in coarse gravel soil. It is located on the border with Lalande de Pomerol not far from Château La Fleur Pétrus. 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc result in a supple, accessible typical Pomerol. For a long time, the winery bore the somewhat complicated name Château La Grave Pomerol Trigant de Boisset.

With the 1986 Chateau La Grave a Pomerol comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the  1986 Chateau La Grave a Pomerol with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€126.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€168.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 12

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18866 1986 Chateau Corbin
Grand Cru Classé - Bordeaux - Saint Émilion

Château Corbin is one of the oldest estates in Saint-Emilion. The fundations of the Château date back to the 15th century, and according to legend, Corbin was the focal point of a stronghold that belonged to the Black Prince. Built in the middle of the 19th century, Corbin was purchased in 1924 by the great-grandparents of the current owners. Since 1999, the estate is managed by Anabelle Cruse-Bardinet, a Bordeaux University oenology graduate, who represents the 4th generation of the family. The Corbin vineyards stretch uninterrupted over 13 hectares (32 acres) in the commune of Saint-Emilion, bordering the Pomerol appellation. The varieties are 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc.

With the 1986 Chateau Corbin Grand Cru Classe St.Emilion, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau Corbin with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€132.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€176.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 1

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18798 1986 Chateau Larmande
Grand Cru Classé - Bordeaux - Saint Émilion

The classical dry red wine comes from the appellation Saint-Emilion in Bordeaux. Chateau Larmande is one of the oldest vineyards in St. Emilion. The 22 hectare vineyard of Chateau Larmande is situated one kilometer in the north of the village of Saint Emilion on sand, clay and limestone soils. Most of the vines are located close to the chateau. The vineyards are planted to 65% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.


With the 1986 Chateau Larmande Grand Cru Classe St.Emilion, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau Larmande with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€136.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 3

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW18261 1986 Chateau de Fieuzal
Grand Cru Classé - Bordeaux - Pessac-Léognan
The respect that Fieuzal has for its soil goes back over 400 years, when it was still cultivated by a handful of winegrowers. As the terroir grew in prestige, it was named ‘Fieuzal’ in 1864 after ‘Lovely Fieuzal’, the last descendant of the Fieuzal family. The legendary 1893 vintage of Fieuzal stood on the table of Pope Leo XIII in the Vatican and its red wine was named Grand Cru Classé in 1959 and is now considered one of the best Grand Crus of Bordeaux. Protected by 30 hectares of forest and extensive hedges, the Fieuzal vineyard is divided into 74 individual plots with 6 grape varieties. The pebbles that give the designation ‘Graves’ its name and the sand that flows between them provide the roots of the vines with rich minerals and have a remarkable ability to retain freshness. 

With the 1986 Chateau de Fieuzal Grand Cru Classe Pessac Leognan, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau de Fieuzal with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€138.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€184.00 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 2

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
fr-1986-2803 1986 Chateau Belgrave
5eme Grand Cru Classé - Bordeaux - Haut-Médoc
At the time of the famous Bordeaux classification of 1855, the winery in the commune Saint-Laurent-Médoc was called Château Coutenceau. The "Bellegrave" designation appeared, when Bruno Devès, a negociant in Bordeaux, remodelled the estate, favoring wine growing on gravel terroirs.
The 55 hectares of vineyards are situated immediately to the west of the border with Saint-Julien-Beychevelle. Château Begrave benefit from the perfect gravel soils of the communal appellation, in similarilty to its Fifth Growth Saint neighbours in Saint-Laurent, Château Camensac and Château La Tour Carnet. Its immediate neighbour over the commune border in Saint-Julien is Château Lagrange.


With the 1986 Chateau Belgrave 5eme Grand Cru Classe Haut-Médoc, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau Belgrave with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€145.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€193.33 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 2

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW13631-1 1986 Chateau Clos Eglise
Bordeaux - Pomerol

The classical dry red wine comes from the appellation Pomerol in Bordeaux. The wines of Pomerol have a high composition of Merlot in their blends are considered the most gentle and least tannic and acidic of Bordeaux wines. Cabernet Franc, known in this area as Bouchet is the second leading grape and helps to contribute to the dark, deep coloring that is typical of Pomerol wines.

With the 1986 Chateau Clos Eglise, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau Clos Eglise with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€155.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€206.67 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 3

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days
SW2613l 1986 Chateau Angelus
1er Grand Cru Classé - Bordeaux - Saint Émilion
Château Angelus is one of the largest and most prestigious St-Emilion estates and was promoted to 1er grand cru classé status in the 1996 St-Emilion reclassification. The Property is located in the centre-west of the St-Emilion appellation, due west of St-Emilion town. Château Angelus has 57.8 acres of vineyards, situated less than a kilometer away from the famous St Emilion steeple, enjoys a perfect southerly-exposed slope: Cabernet Franc (which makes up 48% of the blend) is grown at the bottom of the slope, where the soil is sandier and warmer, while the Merlot (50% of the blend) is grown in the limestone-rich clay soils at the top of the slope.

With the 1986 Chateau Angelus 1er Grand Cru Classe St.Emilion, comes a personal present meant for a person who is very special to you.

We deliver the 1986 Chateau Angelus with the following guaranties and wine documents.

  • The wine is in excellent conditions and has to be drank and savored.
  • We guarantee the authenticity of the wine and its professional storage.
  • It is a high-quality, dry, long aging and, most of all, it is a renowned red wine.
  • You receive the authenticity guarantee and the wine portrait as a certificate.
  • In addition to that: our own advice regarding storage, plus a recommendation on how to savor and open the wine.
€298.00

Content: 0.75 Liter (€397.33 / 1 Liter)
Quantity: 1

Ready for shipment, delivery 1-3 working days