Chateau Palmer 1983

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (97)

One of the superb wines of the vintage, the 1983 Palmer continues to display a saturated purple/garnet color, and an intense perfume of jammy black fruits, smoked meats, flowers, cedar, and Asian spices. Super-concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied, this huge, unctuously textured wine is approaching its plateau of maturity. Because of the high Merlot content it can easily be drunk now, yet promises to last for another 20-25 years. I remain convinced that the 1983 will be the most powerful Palmer since the compelling 1961.

Winespectator (90)

An outstanding Palmer, firm and solid, with great dark color and fresh plum aromas and flavors with a hint of new wood.

Rene Gabriel (19)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 19/20 points.

BOW (9)