1983 Chateau Margaux Premier Cru Classe, Margaux 1x750ml

Vinous 99

The 1983 Chateau Margaux is a fantastic wine that heralded the true return of the First Growth. This bottle came directly from the chateau’s cellars. Incredible delineation and focus on the nose, this is just so pure and charming with black fruit, graphite, melted tar, cedar and pressed rose petals. It is close to perfection. The palate offers exquisite balance and finely-sculpted tannins. It’s elegant and almost totally disguises its power. It gently fans out towards the finish with utmost poise and sophistication. Stunning. Tasted at the chateau. [Neal Martin, 26/09/2023]

Anticipated maturity: 2023-2055

Robert Parker 96

Tasted at the Amuse Bouche offline in Hong Kong. I though in the melee of bottles this was overlooked, perhaps because everyone knows that it is a great wine. It is consistent with previous notes: beautifully defined on its vivacious nose, wonderful symmetry and tension on the palate. It is one of those bottles that can get lost when so much is going on around it, because it is such a subtle Margaux, there is no need to show off. Tasted November 2011. [Neal Martin, 01/11/2011]