Château Margaux 1983 (9 BT)

Château Margaux 1983

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé

u. 6vts, 2ts, 1t/hs, cellar soiled labels, scuffed and corroded capsules

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

9 bts (sc)

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