12 bottles per lot
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Château Margaux--Vintage 1983
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Lot 852 in original wooden case. Excellent appearance. Levels: ten base of neck or better and two top-shoulder. Lot 853 not in original wooden case. Four slightly damaged capsules. Danish import strip labels. Very slightly bin-soiled labels, one stained and one slightly damaged. Levels top-shoulder or better. Lot 854 levels: not in original wooden case. Danish import strip labels. Good appearance. Levels: eight base of neck or better and four top-shoulder
Tasting note: Unquestionably the wine of the vintage. It was, as so frequently, exceptionally appealing in cask, vivid purple, with fruit-driven aroma and dramatic taste. Two very recent notes within a month. The first, in magnum: a very deep core, rich legs, lively and still youthful; initial burst of fragrance but sweaty tannins, then a whiff of tar and coffee. Mouth-drying tannins yet seemed to get softer in the glass. 'Needs 20 years'. Next, in bottle, richly coloured; classic bouquet with Margaux' inimitable scent; delicious fruit and balance. A beautiful wine. Long life. Last tasted Dec 2005 ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Margaux, 1er cru classé
Lot 852 in original wooden case. Excellent appearance. Levels: ten base of neck or better and two top-shoulder. Lot 853 not in original wooden case. Four slightly damaged capsules. Danish import strip labels. Very slightly bin-soiled labels, one stained and one slightly damaged. Levels top-shoulder or better. Lot 854 levels: not in original wooden case. Danish import strip labels. Good appearance. Levels: eight base of neck or better and four top-shoulder
Tasting note: Unquestionably the wine of the vintage. It was, as so frequently, exceptionally appealing in cask, vivid purple, with fruit-driven aroma and dramatic taste. Two very recent notes within a month. The first, in magnum: a very deep core, rich legs, lively and still youthful; initial burst of fragrance but sweaty tannins, then a whiff of tar and coffee. Mouth-drying tannins yet seemed to get softer in the glass. 'Needs 20 years'. Next, in bottle, richly coloured; classic bouquet with Margaux' inimitable scent; delicious fruit and balance. A beautiful wine. Long life. Last tasted Dec 2005 ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
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