Château Margaux 1983 (4 BT)

Château Margaux 1983

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé

u. 2bn, 2vts, slightly scuffed labels, slightly scuffed and corroded capsules

The first vintage of thsce 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

4 bts (sc)