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Chateau Latour, 1983 Red Wine

Pauillac 1er Grand Cru Classe

Bottle size: 75cl

ABV: 1%

Chateau Latour , 1983

Price:

£595.00

Out of stock

Description

1983 Chateau Latour

90 points Vinous
The 1983 Latour is a delightful surprise. It is a vintage that I had not seen for a few years, and I had just two vague recollections of an ordinary First Growth; this was far superior and unquestionably the best bottle I have encountered. Modest bricking on the rim. The harmonious bouquet is fragrant and well defined, demonstrating a little leafiness with hints of leather. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin and a touch more fruit than I would have predicted, and laced with tobacco and pencil lead. Previously I lamented that the 1983 lacks vigor and vivacity. While this bottle is not the liveliest I have ever met, it has sufficient energy at 35 years to give much drinking pleasure. In a word: sedate. Tasted blind at Brat restaurant. (NM) (12/2019)

Condition

Level base of neck very top shoulder. Labels slight bin soiling.

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