Chateau Margaux 1982

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
Volume	0,75
Condition	Base of neck
Label	Bin stained
Drinkable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Slightly Bin stained, label written
Drinkable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	High Shoulder
Label	Very Good
Drinkable	-2036
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Base of neck
Label	Slightly damaged, Bin stained
Drinkable	-2040
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Very Good
Drinkable	-2036
Stock	0

Professional reviews

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.