Chicago Wine-Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.'s Comparative 1985/1986 Bordeaux Tasting

As both the 1985 and 1986 vintages are now entering their third decade, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.'s experts felt it appropriate to explore each vintage's individual and collective merits with this special tasting. At least forty wines will be featured, including all five first growths, as well as Chateau Cheval-Blanc.

The summer of 1985 was both long and hot, and a record harvest took place under ideal conditions. The results prompted Michael Broadbent to comment in Vintage Wine that “only the unlucky or incapable made a mess of their ’85s.” The harvest in 1986 was even larger than that of 1985, and the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon was superlative. Truly exceptional and long-lived wines were produced. Mouton-Rothschild produced one of the greatest wines of the 20th century in 1986, and it is featured in this tasting.

Join us as we taste and compare the 1985 and 1986 vintages.

The event will be conducted in an informal, walk-around style. Attendance will be extremely limited. To make a reservation please contact Jacqueline Cellini at 312.482.9996