Community Tasting Note

Cailles wrote:

Thursday, December 28, 2023 - 12x Bordeaux 1983 vs 1993: All wines tasted single blind. Not decanted. As anticipated, the 1983 vintage prevailed in our comparative tasting, scoring 8 to 2 wins against the 1993 vintage, with two ties. The structured, classic ’83s exhibited greater depth and harmony compared to the ‘93s, which tended to be simpler, sometimes slightly green and dry, or at their best, fresh and light. However, in both vintages, aside from a few notable labels, many wines were evidently beyond their peak. The standout was, unsurprisingly, the Margaux (94pts). Tasting the some of the same ’83s a second time a few days later with decanting showed a marked improvement, highlighting the need of aeration.

TN: Vibrant on the nose with a medium intensity of dark berries, laced with a smoky, ripe charm and a touch of minerality. On the palate, it starts with a bold smokiness, gradually mellowing as the fruit emerges. The structure is elegant, with smooth tannins and a fresh feel, though it retains a slightly green, ashy note. Nose scores a handsome 93pts, with the overall experience at 91pts and better than the 1993 (84pts) which is past peak.

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