86 Petrus, 85 Palmer, 83 Heitz Martha's Vineyard and more

1986 Château Petrus:
Bright ruby, garnet rim. Floral, scented and seductive nose. Layered and subdued. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, elegant, very shy and is more introvert than my last bottle. Very long. 94

1985 Château Palmer:

Deep ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, floral, flirting, cassis and fine leather. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, beautiful body and balance, refreshing and long. Superb. 95

1983 Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Cooked nose, figs and feels of warm storage. Lazy and dry, sweet but dies on the palate. 

1983 Heitz Cellars Martha's Vineyard:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Licorice and coffee, another somewhat tired bottle, but can be enjoyed. Fresh acidity, tannins soon gone, rounded texture, on the verge. Both bottles suffering from poor storage. This should be much better. 88

1990 Château La Louviere ( magnum)

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Leather, stable. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, good length. 86

From the Arcus cellar tasting