CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1983

Château Margaux 1983

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé

u. 6bn, 1vts, excellent appearance, 1 capsule slightly corroded, 2 slightly nicked at collar

The first vintage of the late, great Paul Pontallier. In 2018, this has the exalted whiff of Margaux from the outset - I even guessed it! A scented concoction of high-toned cassis, Menier chocolate and cedarwood - pure fragrance. Very elegant and fine-textured on the palate - it has become increasingly 'filigree'. It does not have the depth of the 1982, but such lingering flavour and breedy charm. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

WA 96

12 bts (owc)

LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE

♦ Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid

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