1986 Cote Rotie La Mouline
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Saturated deep red. Musky, gamey nose comes across as less pure than the '87. Concentrated and fresh, with moderate complexity and sound acidity. A La Mouline of merely mortal scale, finishing slightly herbal but with very good fruit.
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The 1986 La Mouline displays its characteristic exotic aroma of smoky oak, bacon fat, and spring flowers, which is followed by layer upon layer of opulent black fruits. The color is still very dark purple, with some lightening at the edge. There is more tannin and olive-flavored fruit than one normally finds in La Mouline. For a difficult vintage, this wine is remarkable. Anticipated maturity: now-2004. Last tasted 4/95.
Rich, sweet, gamey nose with some herbaceousness. Jolly drink for now (1994), astringent end. Bit hollow again. Cheesy nose. Vapid. (JR)
The 1986 La Mouline displays its characteristic exotic aroma of smoky oak, bacon fat, and spring flowers, which is followed by layer upon layer of opulent black fruits. The color is still very dark purple, with some lightening at the edge. There is more tannin and olive-flavored fruit than one normally finds in La Mouline. For a difficult vintage, this wine is remarkable. Anticipated maturity: now-2004. Last tasted 4/95. Jan 1997, www.robertparker.com