CHATEAU MARGAUX 1983 |

Château Margaux 1983 Margaux, 1er Cru Classéu. 1bn, 4vts, wines come from different importers, slightly scuffed and damp stained labels, 1 label pen marked '96' and '1998,' corroded and nicked capsules, 1 slightly sunken corkThe 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 965 bts (sc)Estimates are per lot