Chateau Margaux 1982

Classification
Type	Rouge
Marque	Chateau Margaux
Millésime	1982
Pays	France
Région principale	Bordeaux
Région	Margaux
Cépage	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
État	Parfait
Étiquette	Parfait
Consommable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
État	Base goulot
Étiquette	Fanée ou Sale
Consommable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
État	Tres Legerement basse
Étiquette	Slightly Bin stained, label written
Consommable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
État	Haut-Epaule
Étiquette	Tres bien
Consommable	-2036
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
État	Base goulot
Étiquette	Légèrement Abîmée, Fanée ou Sale
Consommable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
État	Tres Legerement basse
Étiquette	Tres bien
Consommable	-2036
Stock	0

Avis professionnels

Robert Parker (97)

The 1982 Chateau Margaux is a wine that I have tasted many times, constantly contrasted against the 1983 to see which is better. Frankly I found that it depends on the bottle, although maybe the 1983 edges it. But it is important to assess the 1982 on its own individual merits because it is a superb First Growth. This was a great bottle: fragrant and beautifully defined on the nose that on this occasion offered a more conspicuous graphite scent, which lent it a Pauillac-like personality. Allowing the wine to open and aerate, the traits one associates with the property emerge—wilted violets and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and mineral-laden, that suggestion of candied orange peel on the entry segueing into layers of pure red and black fruit. There is always something effortless about this Chateau Margaux and the pixelation on the finish is up there with the very best. Is it the best 1982 First Growth? No, it's not quite up there with 1982 Latour or Mouton-Rothschild, however, it is a sublime evocation of the vineyard and it will continue to give pleasure for a couple of decades yet. Tasted May 2016.

Winespectator (94)

Firm and rich. Dark ruby. Mint, mineral and currant aromas. Full-bodied, with solid and fine tannins. Better with a bit more age? Perhaps not as opulent as expected.--Bordeaux retrospective.

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.