The 1986 La Landonne is an outstanding wine, though it lacks the magical perfume of La Mouline and the indescribable, riveting character of La Turque. It is more tannic and amply endowed, but among the splendid La Landonnes made during the eighties, the 1986 does not possess the size or intensity of the greatest vintages (1989, 1988, 1985, 1983, and 1982). Anticipated maturity: now-2009. Last tasted 12/91.

A big wine in a big vintage. This is meaty, featuring dark chocolate and plum flavors and muscular tannins. Try in 1997.--Guigal Cote-Rotie vertical. -TM