Wine By Bok - 10/10 Stars
SPEECHLESS
I had many Ch Margaux 82 in the past, but this was the most impressive bottle. Provenance was ex-chateau, pristine. The La Tache 88 served next to this gem was like wine made in Cambodia, totally pale compared to this gem. However it was my knowledge that shines the wine, as I know exactly how long to decant it (2 hours), and when to drink it. We all had a sip before decanting, and was shocked at the evolution 2 hours later. So elegant, so fulfilling, so easy and all rounded champion. WOTN. (1/2017)
Decanter - 100 points
Still loaded up with firm tannins, this is a rich, gorgeous wine, with complex, smoky, pencil lead and graphite notes through the mid palate, before things soften to a cigar box and truffled finish. Cabernet Franc 4% rounds out blend. This stands out better than the 1983 today. Owner Corinne Menzelopoulos was at this point just two years in to her tenure at Margaux (and sharing ownership with the Agnelli family). She will not be surprised by this result - as the last time we discussed these wines, she said the 1983 was a standout for the first few decades but that, slowly but surely, the 1982 has stated to claim its spot. On this evidence, it's fully on the podium. (7/2018)
Jeb Dunnuck - 99 points
The 1982 Château Margaux is glorious stuff and is Margaux in all its finesse and elegance paired to some serious richness, power, and depth. Awesome blackcurrants, smoked earth, lead pencil, truffles, and hints of dried flowers all emerge from this full-bodied, remarkable, seamless effort that is loaded with fruit and texture. With a thrilling sweetness of fruit, perfect balance, and a magical sense of opulence paired with classic Bordeaux elegance, this is Haute Couture at its finest. Its fully mature, but sound bottles should easily keep for another two decades. (3/2019)
Robert Parker - 98 points
Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life. (6/2009)
Specifications
| Country | France |
| Region | Bordeaux |
| Sub-Region | Margaux |
| Classification | 1st Growth Medoc |
| Vintage | 1982 |
| Grape | Cabernet / Merlot |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Critics Score | 100 Points |
| Bok Rating | 10/10 Stars |
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