The 1987 would appear to be a sure bet for the wine of the vintage. It remains the most complete and backward 1987 Medoc, with at least 10-15 years of aging potential. The touching dedication from the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild's daughter on the label should also be noted. 1987 was the last vintage produced by the Baron, and thus will probably fetch a fortune in 40 or 50 years. One of the deepest and most opaque wines of the vintage, with a tight, yet promising bouquet of cedar and blackcurrants, this wine exhibits surprising depth, medium to full body, and plenty of tannin in the finish. An amazingly powerful wine for the vintage, it is richer than the 1989 and 1990! (8/ 1993)
One of the top '87s we've tasted. This is a rich, thick, concentrated wine with layers of plum, currant, nutmeg and vanilla flavors and full tannins on the finish. A trace of mineral comes through. (5/ 1990)
Another highly sought-after Mouton label, this Hans Erni memorial of the late baron Philippe de Rothschild was snapped up by the Swiss market and seen in the US for only a short period of time. Aside from being highly collectible, this is a great '87. Fullish and concentrated for the vintage. I see a future for this wine, which is amazing given the lightness of the vintage. (Clyde Beffa Jr, K&L Wines)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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1997 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc $17.99
2001 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc $19.99
1996 Clement Pichon, Haut Médoc $24.99
1997 Potensac, Médoc $26.99
1996 Lanessan, Haut-Médoc $19.99
