CHATEAU MARGAUX 1983 |

Château Margaux 1983 Margaux, 1er Cru Classéu. 3bn, 1vts, 4 labels slightly damp stained and peeling, 2 of which slightly damaged, rest lightly soiled and detachedThe 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 96 501:12 bts (owc)per lot: GBP 3,800-4,500per lot: USD 4,500-5,500per lot: EUR 4,200-5,000LYING IN GREENFORD, MIDDLESEXOffered Duty Paid onlyEstimates are per lot