{"id":10637,"date":"2025-09-26T14:35:14","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:35:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/2025\/09\/26\/the-1986-vintage\/"},"modified":"2025-09-26T14:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T12:36:11","slug":"the-1986-vintage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/2025\/09\/26\/the-1986-vintage\/","title":{"rendered":"The 1986 Vintage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986\"><b>1986 vintage<\/b><\/a> was marked by <b>extreme and contrasting climatic conditions<\/b>, leading to highly variable results depending on the wine region.<\/p><br><p>The start of the year was harsh, with a <b>long, rigorous winter<\/b> that lasted until the end of April. However, spring made a notable arrival in May, bringing welcome <b>warmth<\/b> that favored a <b>rapid, beautiful, and homogeneous flowering<\/b>, suggesting a generous harvest.<\/p><br><p>Summer, from June to the end of August, was <b>torrid and very dry<\/b>, particularly in <b>Bordeaux<\/b> where no rain fell for three months. This drought <b>slowed the ripening<\/b> of the grapes. In other regions like the <b>Rh\u00f4ne Valley<\/b>, isolated storms occurred, but the heat was <b>crushing<\/b>, with temperatures reaching <b><span class=\"math-inline\"><span class=\"katex\"><span class=\"katex-html\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"base\"><span class=\"mord\">5<\/span><span class=\"mord\">0<span class=\"msupsub\"><span class=\"vlist-t\"><span class=\"vlist-r\"><span class=\"vlist\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"sizing reset-size6 size3 mtight\"><span class=\"mbin mtight\">\u2218<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><span class=\"mord text\"><span class=\"mord\">C<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> in C\u00f4te R\u00f4tie<\/b>.<\/p><br><p>It was <b>autumn<\/b> that <b>saved the vintage<\/b> in many appellations. The <b>September rains<\/b> allowed the grapes to return to normal development, restarting the maturation process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 1986 vintage in Bordeaux<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>In the <b>M\u00e9doc<\/b>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986#region-bordeaux\"><b>1986 wines<\/b><\/a> are <b>exceptional<\/b>. They are characterized by a <b>firm and dense structure<\/b>, but also by <b>vibrant fruit<\/b>. Their <b>elegant and magnificent tannins<\/b> have allowed them to develop a remarkable <b>balance, richness, and finesse<\/b>. These wines, sometimes described as truly great (<i>grandissimes<\/i>), are models of <b>longevity<\/b> and can still be enjoyed today. In fact, some winemakers do not hesitate to <b>compare them to the mythical 1961 vintage<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Elsewhere in Bordeaux, the <b>Right Bank<\/b> appellations, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986#appellation-saint_emilion\"><b>Saint-\u00c9milion<\/b><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986#appellation-pomerol\"><b>Pomerol<\/b><\/a>, also produced <b>very good wines<\/b>. Today, these wines are <b>at their peak<\/b> and can be drunk with pleasure, revealing an <b>aromatic richness<\/b> that is still present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:32% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mouton rothschild 1986\" class=\"wp-image-10501 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/39943-product_zoom.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/mouton-rothschild\/74-mouton-rothschild-1986.html\">Ch\u00e2teau Mouton Rothschild 1986<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100\/100: &#8220;The palate is magnificently balanced with its characteristic firm tannic structure, a Mouton-Rothschild of framework and masculinity.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Robert Parker<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986\"><b>1986 wines<\/b><\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986#appellation-sauternes\"><b>Sauternes<\/b><\/a> region were also a <b>great year<\/b>. The ideal climatic conditions\u2014<b>rain in September, morning mists, and autumnal sunshine<\/b>\u2014favored the development of <i>Botrytis cinerea<\/i> (<b>noble rot<\/b>) and the concentration of the berries. The wines produced are <b>rich (fat), long on the palate, and of great aromatic beauty<\/b>, with notes of <b>candied fruit, <i>r\u00f4ti<\/i><\/b> (roasted\/botrytis notes), and, over time, <b>citrus and exotic fruits<\/b>. These <b>great, age-worthy sweet wines<\/b> are considered benchmarks, on par with the mythical 1959 and 1953 vintages.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Burgundy region in 1986<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986#region-burgundy\"><b>1986 wines in Burgundy<\/b><\/a> were marked by <b>great heterogeneity<\/b> in grape quality, particularly between different estates and appellations. The red and white wines also had different outcomes. Overall, Burgundy <b>white wines<\/b>, mainly made from <b>Chardonnay<\/b>, proved to be of <b>superior quality<\/b>. The climatic conditions favored the expression of this grape, giving rise to wines of <b>great finesse and beautiful complexity<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"DRC 1986\" class=\"wp-image-10497\" style=\"width:255px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/29004-product_zoom-2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/domaine-de-la-romanee-conti\/3128-romanee-conti-domaine-1986.html\">Domaine de la Roman\u00e9e Conti 1986<\/a><\/p><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Despite the heterogeneity, the <b>1986 vintage in Burgundy<\/b> offers red wines of a <b>very good general quality<\/b>. These wines are distinguished by their <b>solid structure<\/b> and <b>tannic richness<\/b>, which gave them <b>good aging potential<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Today, it is the time to savor the <b>1986 Burgundy red wines<\/b>. The majority of them have reached their <b>peak<\/b>, offering a beautiful expression of their <i>terroir<\/i>. For the <b>very best cuv\u00e9es<\/b>, additional aging potential still exists, allowing collectors to keep them for a few more years.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> The Rh\u00f4ne wines in 1986<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contrary to previous winters, the year 1986 was marked by extremely low temperatures and a powerful Mistral wind in the Rh\u00f4ne Valley. These climatic conditions, so harsh for the olive and mimosa trees, raised fears of the worst for the vines. However, the resilience of the rootstocks limited the damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <b>red Rh\u00f4ne wines from the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/5527-region-rhone#vintage-1986\">1986 vintage<\/a><\/b> turned out to be <b>good for cellaring<\/b>. Several bottles, particularly those from the <b>most prestigious appellations<\/b>, can still offer beautiful tasting experiences, with <b>complex, evolved aromas<\/b> that have developed over time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"735\" height=\"485\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/grd_v6_1731927894_103200.jpg\" alt=\"Rh\u00f4ne Vines\" class=\"wp-image-10505\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/grd_v6_1731927894_103200.jpg 735w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/grd_v6_1731927894_103200-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/grd_v6_1731927894_103200-585x386.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/grd_v6_1731927894_103200-263x175.jpg 263w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 735px) 100vw, 735px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rh\u00f4ne Vines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Champagnes from the 1986 vintage<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>The quality of <b>1986 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/392-champagne-appellation\">Champagne<\/a><\/b> is due to a <b>homogeneous and satisfactory ripeness<\/b> of the three main grape varieties, with <b>Chardonnay particularly distinguishing itself<\/b>. The Champagnes made from this grape variety are <b>very expressive and aromatic<\/b>, and the blending successfully highlighted these qualities. Most of these wines, released from 1992 onwards, have <b>reached their peak<\/b> and should be <b>drunk without further delay<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-black-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/310-wine-1986\">See all 1986 wines in stock<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our selection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Margaux 1986\" class=\"wp-image-10509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/41510-product_zoom.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ch\u00e2teau Margaux 1986<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/chateau-margaux\/149-margaux-1986.html\">I buy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"petrus 1986\" class=\"wp-image-10513\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/38516-product_zoom.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Petrus 1986<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/petrus\/796-petrus-1986.html\">I buy<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.fr\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"pichon comtesse de lalande 1986\" class=\"wp-image-10517\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-1170x1755.jpg 1170w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom-585x878.jpg 585w, https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/42490-product_zoom.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Ch\u00e2teau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1986<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sodivin.co.uk\/pichon-longueville-comtesse-de-lalande\/564-pichon-longueville-comtesse-de-lalande-1986.html\">I 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