1982 Chateau Margaux Premier Cru Classe, Margaux 1x3L

Vinous 97

The 1982 Château Margaux is adorned with a captivating, very floral crushed violet bouquet that blossoms in the glass. Perhaps it has a little more sophistication than the ’82 Mouton. This bottle leans a little more towards red than black fruit. Stunning delineation. The palate is medium-bodied with lace-like tannins, very poised and focused, fresh and saline. Silky towards the finish, which fans out in consummate fashion, this is a beautiful Margaux that is utterly seductive. Tasted single blind at the 1982 dinner at Cornus in London. [Neal Martin, 12/01/2025]

Anticipated maturity: 2025-2055

Robert Parker 95

Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy’s 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. The Chateau Margaux 1982 is perhaps a little variable from bottle to bottle these days, occasionally cowed by the First Growths and at other times challenging the supremacy of the more consistent 1983. Still, this is a very fine Margaux. It has a fragrant, complex bouquet with wild strawberry, a touch of violets, hints of truffle and pot pourri. The palate has a sweet supple entry with candied orange peel infusing the pretty red fruit. It is very svelte in texture with fine, lace-like tannins ” almost a vitamin-like purity here with a sublime mineral-rich finish. Tasted November 2012. [Neal Martin, 11/01/2012]