Lafite Rothschild 1983 375ml

Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1983 is a classic wine from a great vintage. It has a deep ruby color with hints of purple at the rim. The nose is complex and offers aromas of ripe blackcurrants, cedar, leather, and a touch of tobacco. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with firm tannins and a good structure. The fruit flavors are dominated by blackcurrants, blackberries, and a touch of spice. The finish is long and elegant with notes of dark chocolate and tobacco. This wine has excellent aging potential and should continue to improve for several more years.

Robert Parker - 93 Points

"Finally, the 1983 Lafite is beginning to shed its tannin. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/garnet color with only a slight lightening at the edge. The intoxicatingly perfumed nose of lead pencil, pain grille, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs is provocative. In the mouth, this wine displays considerable body for a Lafite, plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid-palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy, this outstanding example of Lafite seems largely forgotten given the number of high quality vintages during the golden decade of the eighties. Anticipated maturity: Now-2030. Last tasted 3/97."