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Vintage | Wine 1983 |
Classification | St Emilion - Grand Cru Classé |
Region | Bordeaux |
Appellation | Saint Emilion |
Colour | Red |
Volume | 0.75 l |
Country | France |
Château | Château l'Arrosée |
Country | France |
Saint Julien
Pomerol
Pauillac
CHÂTEAU PAJOT ENCLAVE YQUEM 1983
Sauternes
Margaux
Pauillac
Saint Emilion
DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 1983
La Tache
This fully mature wine exhibits a certain rusticity to its aggressive tannin, a characteristic I do not believe will ever fully dissipate. Dark garnet-colored with amber at the edge, the wine offers forceful aromatics consisting of damp earth (or is it a hint of black truffles?). It is medium-bodied, with excellent fruit, but coarse tannin in the finish keeps this wine from receiving an outstanding rating.