85 Sassicaia, 86 Tignanello, 86 Thabilk, 86 Chave Hermitage and 75 Montecilo

1985 Sassicaia:
Deep ruby. Layered and complex nose. A bit of a ball. Rounded palate, superb acidity, ripe tannins, stunning palate, balanced, refined, quite intense and long. Brilliant bottle. 96

1986 Tignanello:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Cherries, leather and blackberries nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit lean body, good length. 90

1975 Montecillo Gran Reserva:

Bright brick. Some VA, figs, prunes, leather and blueberries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit dry but elegant. Two very similar bottles, one with slightly more fruit. 88

1986 Chave Hermitage:

Ruby, garnet rim. Leather, pepper and figs. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, a bit dry but a very refined red fruit string behind. 89

1986 Château Thabilk Shiraz:

Deep ruby, brick rim. Very scented, floral, mint, eucalyptus and blueberries. Some pepper. Fresh acidity, red berries palate and ripe tannins. Long. 91

From the Arcus cellar tasting