1982 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the fabulous 1982 Vintage with our top recommendations 1982 Wine and Port
The 1982 vintage produced some of the finest wines of the 20th century, with exceptional quality in Bordeaux, the Douro Valley, and various regions of Italy. These wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs as they are drinking well and continue to command high prices. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 44 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: The 1982 was an outstanding wine vintage that produced some of the most complex profound Bordeaux wines since 1961. Great weather made this vintage a success - harvests were boosted by a September heat-wave, the result of which was super-ripe grapes, both in respect of sugar content and physiology. The lesser wines from the St Emilion, Graves, Pomerol and Margaux regions are now fully mature. The heavyweight wines from these regions and St Julien, Pauillac are evolving slowly and will continue to do so for years to come.
Champagne: 1982 is an exceptionally fine, rich vintage for Champagne. Ideal weather conditions led to a good vintage, a relief after a disappointing run. A cold and frosty winter gave way to a coolish spring, but temperatures picked up later in the season. The flowering conditions in June were ideal, and summer was sunny and dry. The grapes were ripe by relatively early on in September, and showers mid-month helped them achieve near-perfection. The crop was one of the largest on record.
Italian: 1982 was a tremendous vintage for big, rich and fruity Barolo and Barbaresco wines. The grapes were in superb condition for an early harvest and, thanks to the wonderful summer, the crop was large as well as very healthy. Wines from Tuscany such as Chianti or Brunello were also in fine form producing ripe, flavoursome, well-balanced wines.
Portugal: 1982 was a good Port Vintage, with elegant and aromatic wines. Although a few Houses declared the Vintage, most made Quinta wines.
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Nobile di Montepulciano, 1982
Fanetti - Riserva
Nobile di Montepulciano is a red wine with a Denominazione di Origine Controllata e Garantita status produced in the vineyards surrounding the town of Montepulciano, Italy. The wine is made primarily from the Sangiovese grape varietal (known locally as Prugnolo gentile) (minimum 70%), blended with Canaiolo Nero (10%–20%) and small amounts of other local varieties such as Mammolo. The wine is aged for 2 years (at least 1 year in oak barrels); three years if it is a riserva.
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Price: £79.00
Stock: 2 in Stock
Paradiso, 1982
Enologica Valtelinese - RARE BIG BOTTLE OF 5 Liters
Valtellina is one of Italy’s most dramatic wine regions, located in Lombardy, the vineyards are located on steep mountains. The principal grape variety is Chiavennasca (the local name for Piedmont’s Nebbiolo and an Italian grape varietal that has been cultivated since medieval times here). The DOCG wines are generally comprised of at least 90% Chiavennasca and then blended with other quality local grapes like Brugnola, Rossola, Pignola. Then there is a DOC Valtellina Rosso (also called Rosso di Valtellina DOC) which requires at least 80% of the blend be Chiavennasca and does not have minimum ageing requirements. …
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Price: £499.00
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Penfolds Grange, 1982
Penfolds Grange Bin 95
1982 Penfolds Grange
A classic from Australia's most iconic wine label, the 1982 Penfolds Grange is a vintage that has matured into graceful complexity, reflecting the hallmark power, structure, and longevity of Grange. Made predominantly from Shiraz with a small component of Cabernet Sauvignon, it was aged in American oak hogsheads, as per tradition.
Tasting Notes:
Now over 40 years old, this vintage displays a deep garnet core with a fading rim. The bouquet is savoury and evolved, offering layers of dried blackberry, leather, roasted meats, espresso, and earthy spice. On the palate, it is mellow and textured, with softened tannins and aged fruit giving way to notes of dark chocolate, tobacco, and oak resin. …
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Price: £495.00
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Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1982
Quinta do Noval Nacional
86/100 Wine Spectator
90/100 Wine Doctor
Noval is particularly famous for its Nacional, a Port produced in some years only from a 2 hectare parcel at the heart of the Noval vineyard where ungrafted vines survive. This is remarkable, because phylloxera, the root munching aphid that necessitates grafting vines onto resistant American rootstock, is endemic in the Douro
"This a gloriously wild, rich, sensual port with a rich spicy nose and flavour and a sweet, full glorious length and aftertaste" Drink now - 2033. M Broadbent *****
"Pale cherry colour. Evolved spicy, earthy nose with dusty, herby notes. …
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Price: £895.00
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Quinta do Noval Nacional, 1982
Quinta do Noval Nacional
The 1982 Quinta do Noval Nacional Vintage Port is a legendary wine from one of the most revered producers in the Douro Valley. Quinta do Noval's "Nacional" bottling is particularly special, as it comes from a tiny plot of ungrafted, pre-phylloxera vines, producing wines of unparalleled intensity and rarity.
Vintage Overview
1982 Port Vintage: While not widely declared as a "classic vintage," 1982 was a solid year with warm, favorable weather. Many ports from this vintage are noted for their elegance and approachability. For Quinta do Noval Nacional, the exceptional quality of the vineyard often transcends the overall vintage conditions, making it a standout regardless of the broader year. …
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Price: £895.00
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Ramos Pinto, 1982
Vintage Port
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1982 Ramos Pinto – Vintage Port (Douro, Portugal)
A beautifully mellow, fully mature Vintage Port from one of the Douro’s classic houses. In the glass it shows deep garnet fading to tawny at the rim. The nose is complex and inviting: dried fig and date, black cherry liqueur and plum compote, orange peel, cocoa, coffee bean and warm spice, with a subtle eucalyptus/menthol lift and polished old-oak tones.
Silky and harmonious on the palate. Sweet blackberry and kirsch fold into caramelised nut, dark chocolate and baking spice; the spirit is well knit, acidity fresh, and the tannins now velvety and resolved. …
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Price: £119.00
Stock: 48 in Stock
Taittinger, 1982
Taittinger Artists Collection, Vintage Champagne, Masson Label
Vintage & Artist Edition Background
The 1982 André Masson is part of Taittinger’s Collection Series, a line of artist-edition Champagnes released only in outstanding vintages. This edition features a design by French surrealist André Masson, whose bold, abstract imagery makes the bottle as collectible as the wine itself. The Champagne inside is crafted from Grand Cru vineyards and showcases Taittinger’s hallmark finesse and precision.
Blend & Style
The wine is composed of around 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, combining structure and richness with freshness and elegance. Long lees ageing adds depth and complexity, creating a Champagne that balances power with refinement. …
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Price: £365.00
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Chateau Musar, 1982
Bekaar Valley, Gaston Hochar
The 1982 Musar is a blend of Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Carignan from this well-known and highly regarded Lebanese winery.
"Brownish ruby. Nose: Animal, meaty, iron (these typical Musar notes seem milder, more balanced here compared to younger vintages) mixed with sweet black fruit and light herbal notes. Similar notes on the palate, round, tart, good structure. Clearer mushroom notes with time to breathe but not much further development. " Cellar Tracker Review Average 91 Points,
Chateau Musar is often referred to as the Lafite of the Lebanon. Wine maker Gaston Hochar defied the odds producing a string of great wines during the Lebanon War. …
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Price: £295.00
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Doudet-Naudin, 1982
Pernand-Vergelesses, Burgundy
The 1982 Pernand-Vergelesses from Doudet-Naudin, a respected Burgundy négociant, is a red wine from Pinot Noir from the Pernand-Vergelesses appellation in the Côte de Beaune region of Burgundy, France.
Tasting Profile:
Expect evolved notes of dried cherries, forest floor, mushrooms, and hints of spice and leather. After four decades, the wine may be delicate with soft tannins.
Serving & Food Pairing:
Carefully decant if sediment is present and serve red slightly chilled at 16°C. Pair with roast poultry, wild mushrooms, or aged cheeses.
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Price: £69.95
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