This lot is comprised of 4 bottle(s) of 1986 Chateau Cheval Blanc, Haut Brion, Margaux and Mouton Rothschild - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $3000 - $4300 with a reserve of $2200. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 11807. Detailed lot - 1 bottle of 1986 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion (750ml), 1 bottle of 1986 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe (750ml), 1 bottle of 1986 Chateau Margaux (750ml), 1 bottle of 1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac (750ml).
Condition
Please note the following conditions in this lot - Base of Neck and Scuffed Label on the bottle of 1986 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion, In Neck and Scuffed Label on the bottle of 1986 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe, In Neck on the bottle of 1986 Chateau Margaux, Top Shoulder and Scuffed Label on the bottle of 1986 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac.
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This consignor’s fascination with wine began with a deep appreciation for the history, craft, and regional diversity of the world's great producers. Over time, that curiosity turned into collecting exceptional bottles built to age. Built over several years, his collection was assembled gradually with an emphasis on provenance, careful selection, and long-term cellaring rather than immediate consumption. The majority of the cellar was acquired through Iron Gate Auctions, supplemented by select purchases from provincial boards—including the LCBO, BCL, and AGLC—and acquisitions made while traveling. Once acquired, the wines were kept in dedicated, temperature-controlled storage—safely protected from light and vibration—where they remained untouched until consignment to ensure optimal condition.
1986 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from this lot has the following scores - Jamie Goode 95 points, Vinous 94 points, The Wine Advocate 94 points, Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 94 points, Falstaff Magazine 94 points, Adrian van Velsen - vvWine.ch 94 points, John Gilman's View from the Cellar 93 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 93 points, CellarTracker 93 points, John Kapon Vintage Tastings 93 points. This is the tasting note for 1986 Chateau Cheval Blanc St Emilion from Robert Parker - Tasted at the château, the 1986 Cheval Blanc has a far superior bouquet to the 1996 Cheval Blanc when I tasted them side by side. The aromatics here are far more cohesive and complex, very delineated with expressive Cabernet Franc, hints of cooked meat, cranberry, juniper berries and wilted rose petals - just gorgeous. The palate is beautifully balanced with slightly furry tannin that is offset by a superb seam of acidity. It is nicely structured but not overbearing, leather and truffle filtering through the black fruit and while there is a little austerity on the finish, it is purely complementary. Though 1986 is not known as a Right Bank vintage, the 1986 Cheval Blanc pulled victory out of the bag and at 30 years, it continues to give immense pleasure. Tasted July 2016.. 1986 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 96 points, Decanter 96 points, Jeannie Cho Lee (formerly Asian Palate) 95 points, Jeff Leve The Wine Cellar Insider 95 points, Jean-Marc Quarin 94 points. This is the tasting note for 1986 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac Leognan Premier Grand Cru Classe from Robert Parker - Tasted at the Chateau, the 1986 Haut Brion is a vintage that I had not tasted for some time. It is a blend of 28% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 62% Cabernet Sauvignon according to the chateau's records. Mirroring the 1996 La Mission, in this vintage that Haut-Brion occupies a higher quality level, with more complexity and vivacity on the nose
