1983 was a hot vintage, overshadowed by its great
predecessor 1982.
A lot of bricking; the rim is quite brown. Predictably
well-structured; length, balance and elegance. The tannins are resolved and the
wine is drinking very well, but there is still a fleshy backbone and I have no
sense of any need to drink up soon. Some sources say drinking at its peak, although
I felt it might still be holding something back and I’d be inclined to keep.
Although the wine is renowned for its tobacco
character (often described as the typical Graves character) I found at least
this bottle quite different. It began redolent of brambles and hedgerow flowers;
it moved on to a powerful cedar and herb character, but disappointed me by
never showing tobacco. At first approach (before the cedar appeared) it could
have been a sturdy, fragrant Burgundy. More sweet than meat, which surprised
me. The result of a more mellow vintage?
94/100
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