1989 and 86 Haut-Brion, 89, 86 and 83 Margaux and 88 Latour

1989 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby, garnet rim. Intense, nose, layered, exotic, leather, plums, figs, cassis, very intense and highly scented. Gorgeous nose, difficult to describe. Minerals. Magic, floral notes as well. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, succulent, fresh, mouthwatering, detailed, nuanced, stunning, very long indeed. 100

1989 Château Margaux
Ruby, garnet rim. Scented, cassis, plums, violets, intense, ripe, detailed and nuanced, quite rich, coffee and chocolate note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, smoother texture, rich and supple, exotic, ripe, biting texture still, rich and long. 97

1988 Château Latour
Ruby, very thin garnet rim. Intense, cassis, leather and some cedar nose, the light herbal note of the vintage, scented, fresh, youthful if somewhat leaner nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, fresh and fruity, elegant, leaner, bit tight, fresh and youthful bottle if leaner than the last one. 94

1986 Château Haut-Brion
Ruby with broader garnet rim. Scented, figs, prunes, minerals, terracotta, fresh red berries, blueberries, tobacco, detailed. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, relatively youthful, detailed, ever so slightly hollow mid palate, little bit rustic bottle. 94

1986 Château Margaux
Ruby, thin garnet rim. Intensely scented nose, figs, leather, coffee, cedar, very intense, leaping out of the glass. Relatively youthful. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively, youthful, still tight, red berries, detailed and layered very long. 96

1983 Château Margaux
Ruby, thin brick rim. Scented, fruity, ripe, tobacco, minerals, leather, anise and figs nose. Some violets. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, fresh, rounded, slightly leaner bottle, somewhat more rustic than top bottles, long. Opened up with air and got less rustic. 94