Classification | Premier Cru Classe |
Type | Red |
Producer | Chateau Margaux |
Vintage | 1982 |
Country | France |
Main region | Bordeaux |
Region | Margaux |
Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend |
Volume | 0,75 |
Condition | Perfect |
Label | Perfect |
Drinkable | -2040 |
Stock | 0 |
Condition | Base of neck |
Label | Bin stained |
Condition | Top shoulder |
Label | Slightly Bin stained, label written |
Condition | High Shoulder |
Label | Very Good |
Condition | Base of neck |
Label | Slightly damaged, Bin stained |
Condition | Top shoulder |
Label | Very Good |
Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life.
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 rates this wine 18/20 points.