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20 Rene Gabriel
1983 Château Margaux: Dunkles Purpur-Rubin, nur wenig Reifetöne am Rand zeigend. Niemals würde man bei der optischen Betrachtung auf einen 33jährigen Wein schliessen. Herrlich süsses, vielschichtiges Bouquet, da ist immer noch ein grosser Korb volle roter reifer Beeren in der Nase zu finden. Im zweiten Ansatz dominikanischer Tabak und Hirschleder. Er zeigt sich von Beginn weg offen und legt trotzdem noch zu. Fein stoffig, äusserst eleganter Gaumen, so merkt man die irrsinnige Konzentration fast nicht. Bei Schlürfen entwickelt sich ein berauschendes Margaux-Parfüm, das Finale; rotes Cassis, Johannisbeeren und helle Edelhölzer. Ein absolut perfekter Château Margaux. Besser geht nicht! 20/20 trinken
98 Wine Spectator
Wine of the vintage. Massive, with exuberant aromas of cassis, lead pencil and fruit which follow through on the palate. Full-bodied and incredibly velvety. Long, long finish. Try after 1998.--The Bordeaux 50. JS
96 Robert Parker
The 1983 Margaux is a breathtaking wine. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes achieved perfect maturity in 1983, and the result is an astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and tannic Margaux. The color is dark ruby, the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanillin oakiness, and the flavors are extremely deep and long on the palate with a clean, incredibly long finish. This full-bodied, powerful wine remains stubbornly backward and at least 5-6 years away from maturity. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2030. Last tasted 9/97
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Château Margaux

Unarguably, the most stunning property amongst the Médoc châteaux, its grand façade matched with its dramatic tree-lined drive speaks volumes of the Château Margaux’s already impressive reputation. Built in the early 19th century, the château still stands tall representing centuries of past vine growers. Greek born, André Mentzelopoulos bought the estate in 1949, and since the 1980s, his daughter, Corinne Mentzelopoulos has followed in his well-built traditions. By 1983, the charming, now late Paul Pontallier joined the team, becoming technical director at only 27-years-old.  The traditional château, led by the young, but talented crew, has grown into one of Bodeaux’s best. The 262-hectare estate produces their signature Cabernet Sauvignon driven Grand Vin, Château Margaux. As well as a remarkable second wine, Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux, and a pure Sauvignon Blanc, unique to Margaux, Pavillon Blanc du Château Margaux.