1982 Haut Marbuzet
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From pristinely preserved bottles and larger formats, the 1982 Haut-Marbuzet continues to offer immensely compelling drinking today, wafting from the glass with an exotic bouquet of blackberries, dried fruits, black truffles, mocha, cigar box and rich soil tones. Medium to full-bodied, supple and concentrated, with an enveloping core of fruit, ripe acids and a long, sapid finish, it is an utterly delicious wine.
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An over-performer. Mid-to-deep crimson. Round, full with jewel-like fruit. Mouthfilling, lively with real spice and interest. (JR)
A beautiful, sexy red. Dark ruby with a slightly garnet hue. Lovely floral, berry and spice aromas. Full-bodied, with lovely silky tannins and a fruity, complex aftertaste.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. James Suckling, Wine Spectator 1998
For a decade or so after the vintage, this wine merited a score in the mid-ninety point range. Remarkably (for a wine that is not a classified growth), it is still holding on. While displaying considerable ruby and lightening at the edge, it is a medium-bodied effort still offering plenty of cedar, spice box, roasted herb, and sweet currant and cherry fruit. Although it appears to be past its peak of maturity, it will provide plenty of joy and character if drunk over the near-term. Release price: ($85.00/case) Jun 2009, www.robertparker.com