87 Par Robert Parker
I would have expected Suduiraut to be outstanding in 1986, but it is not. It is very good, but this wine should have been a classic. Plump, rich, honeyed, pineapple, coconut, and buttery fruit flavors abound in this full-bodied, rich wine that falls just short of being profound. It is muscular and rich, but it is missing an element of complexity that I found in many other 1986s. Also, is it possible that the 1986 Suduiraut has less botrytis than the other top examples from this vintage? Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted, 3/90.
15 Par Rene Gabriel
Hat mich beim Châteaubesuch eher enttäuscht; besonders, wenn man das Glanzjahr 1986 als Bewertungsmass nimmt. 97: Mittelintensives Gelb. Korkiges, unsauberes Bouquet; Kerosin. Im Gaumen mineralisch, angenehme Fülle, mittlere Süsse, weich ausklingend. Handicapierte Flasche? Potentialwertung: 15/20 trinken – 2015
85 Par Wine Spectator
Ripe and golden, with buttered pear and pineapple aromas and long, honeyed fruit flavors. Lacks the roundness that should come with age. Drink now. ?
I would have expected Suduiraut to be outstanding in 1986, but it is not. It is very good, but this wine should have been a classic. Plump, rich, honeyed, pineapple, coconut, and buttery fruit flavors abound in this full-bodied, rich wine that falls just short of being profound. It is muscular and rich, but it is missing an element of complexity that I found in many other 1986s. Also, is it possible that the 1986 Suduiraut has less botrytis than the other top examples from this vintage? Anticipated maturity: Now-2008. Last tasted, 3/90.