On Dec 26, 11:48*am, Steve Hodgson > wrote:
> On Dec 26, 3:58*pm, Michael Pronay > wrote:
>
> > DaleW wrote:
> > >> We've just been given a bottle of this (the 1986 vintage) and I
>
> > * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *^^^^
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> > >> wondered if anyone has any ides where I can find out more about
> > >> this wine. [...]
> > > I've never heard of this particular estate. CT lists several
> > > vintages, but not the '96. [...]
>
> > We're talking 19_8_6, not '96.
>
> And not stored too well. I shouldn't get my hopes up then
> --
> Cheers,
>
> Steve

Sorry Steve, I misread (thanks Michael for catching).
1986 was a big tannic vintage. Lots of great wines,and a long lived
vintage but I've again found Left better than Right (not as extreme as
'96) and folks don't usually hold Lalande de Pomerols that long.
Especially without proper storage.
That said, one can never predict - I've had very good wines with worst
pedigrees and poor storage. All one can do is try and hopefully enjoy.
We'll keep our fingers crossed for you!