1986 Chateau Saint-Pierre Saint Julien (Bin Soiled Label, Upper Mid Shoulder Fill, Crimped Capsule)

90 Points from Wine Spectator: "Another massive improvement. Vibrant cassis and vanilla aromas give way to lush flavors, firm tannins and a long finish. Has lots of new oak. Surprisingly accessible now, but should be better after 1995.--St.-Pierre vertical. 8,000 cases made." (10/15/1992)

From Robert Parker: "Still powerful, backward, muscular, and concentrated, with high tannin and some earthy, leathery, cherry and black currant fruit notes, this brawny, relatively muscular, corpulent wine is a bit rustic but still impressive. Anticipated maturity: Now-2015. Last tasted, 3/02." (1/31/2002)