1986
1986
1986
A great vintage of Pavillon Blanc, perfectly combining power and depth with elegance and freshness. Almost 40 years after its bottling, it is still amazingly fresh and complex. This wine offers a fine demonstration of the ability of Pavillon Blanc to improve in bottle while keeping its freshness. To be enjoyed now, though there is no rush. (October 2025)
Climate
The very fine summer weather was hardly affected by the brief spell of rain around 20th September, which in the end, may have been more beneficial than we first thought. Immediately afterwards, the fine weather came back and stayed with us for the whole of the harvest time, bringing the grapes to superb ripeness. (The picking began 1st October)
A great vintage of Pavillon Blanc, perfectly combining power and depth with elegance and freshness. Almost 40 years after its bottling, it is still amazingly fresh and complex. This wine offers a fine demonstration of the ability of Pavillon Blanc to improve in bottle while keeping its freshness. To be enjoyed now, though there is no rush. (October 2025)
Climate
The very fine summer weather was hardly affected by the brief spell of rain around 20th September, which in the end, may have been more beneficial than we first thought. Immediately afterwards, the fine weather came back and stayed with us for the whole of the harvest time, bringing the grapes to superb ripeness. (The picking began 1st October)
Service & tasting
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Service & tasting
Discover our tips for serving and tasting your wine in the best conditions.