1986 Petit Village

The tannins seem to be becoming more noticeable as the wine loses fruit at a relatively accelerated pace. The result is a somewhat disjointed effort from Petit-Village, with the dark garnet color already exhibiting plenty of pink and amber at the edge. The wine’s nose is a bit herbaceous, earthy, with hints of mushroom. In the mouth, the wine shows moderate concentration but is beginning to crack up, with the tannins taking over. This should be drunk up. Last tasted, 8/02.