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Bordeaux

Bordeaux / If 1981 was forgotten after 1982, the 1983 was completely eclipsed by 1982, although the harvest was large and of high quality throughout Bordeaux. Too much humidity caused by heavy rains hampered production in many places. At Margaux, some wines were even better than 1982. For example, Château Margaux announced that their 1983 surpassed the 1982. One of the best Palmers of all time was Palmer 1983.

The best wine of the vintage, however, was Le Pin – without a doubt. It’s a real bargain, not only for the quality, but also for the price at 1 550 euros per bottle, compared to Le Pin 1982 at 6,500 euros in 2020. Cheval Blanc has also done fabulously. Yquem began a new climb this year. Graves was hit by a hailstorm which resulted in a small and virtually non-existent harvest.

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Burgundy

Burgundy: A difficult vintage: hard, tannic red wines and rich, intense whites.

Warm weather only appeared at the end of May to initiate flowering, although it was still relatively cool. Summer started well until the second week of August when the rain arrived. This wet period continued until September, causing rot problems. The warm, sunny weather that returns in mid-September concentrates the grapes more, but is also very favorable to noble rot. The harvest began on September 22 in Côte de Beaune. Remarkably, some of Meursault's white grapes were affected by botrytis, and made a Vendange Tardive wine. The reds were quite tannic and harsh when young; Some have stayed that way, while others have become rounder over time. A vintage to approach selectively with caution.

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Champagne

Champagne: The 1983 vintage was one of the decade’s most mature vintages and is at its best today.

    This vintage was not born without pain, either. If the 1982 winter was cold and the spring cool, then this year it was many more times so. The damp and flowering. When it finally took place, the weather conditions were excellent. The summer was warm and sunny. As in the previous year, fall rains saved the grapes from drying up. Along with the rains of early September, temperatures fell and the maturing slowed down. The weather improved toward the end of September, and the harvest was reaped in early October. The vintage grew to be even bigger than the 1982 one. The wines have matured noticeably faster than the 1982 vintage. Stylistically, the wines are robust, lush and at a really enjoyable age right now.

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California

The California 1983 wine vintage received generally positive reviews from the wine press and critics. It was a year characterized by favorable weather conditions in many regions of California, leading to wines that were often praised for their quality and appeal. Here are some sentiments and observations that the wine press had about the California 1983 vintage:

  1. High Quality: The consensus among wine critics was that California 1983 was a high-quality vintage. The favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season, including warm and dry summers, contributed to the overall quality of the wines.

  2. Ripe Fruit: One of the standout features of the vintage was the ripe and concentrated fruit flavors in the wines. Many California 1983 wines were noted for their luscious and well-developed fruit profiles, with an emphasis on rich, ripe berries and stone fruits.

  3. Balanced Structure: Critics often praised the wines for their balanced structure. The California 1983 wines typically exhibited good acidity, well-integrated tannins, and harmonious proportions, contributing to their overall appeal.

  4. Varietal Expression: Different grape varieties thrived during the vintage. For instance, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Zinfandel were frequently highlighted for producing outstanding wines that showcased their varietal characteristics.

  5. Consistency: Unlike some vintages marked by variability, California 1983 was seen as a year of consistency, with many wineries producing wines of high quality across a range of price points.

  6. Age-Worthy: While the wines were approachable in their youth, many California 1983 wines were noted for their aging potential. The well-structured reds, in particular, were expected to evolve gracefully over time.

  7. Notable Producers: Several California wineries and producers received accolades for their wines from the 1983 vintage. These wines were often considered benchmarks for the year.

  8. Overall Enthusiasm: Critics and the wine press expressed enthusiasm for the vintage, and many wine enthusiasts and collectors sought out California 1983 wines for their cellars.

Overall, the California 1983 vintage was well-received and continues to be remembered as a successful year in California winemaking. It offered a range of wines that appealed to a broad spectrum of wine lovers, from those seeking approachable and fruit-forward options to those looking for age-worthy bottles with depth and complexity.

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Italia

Italy Tb vintage report: The year 1983 was unstable. In Piedmont, although the rains spoiled the flowering phase, a late dry season saved the harvest. The best producers have managed to make a small quantity of excellent wines. In Tuscany, the entire spring was mild and dry, thus guaranteeing fairly early ripening of the grapes. The year 1983 was particularly favorable for the Chianti region, while in Montalcino bad weather during the harvest reduced expectations. The wines are now at their peak of drinkability, although the best modern Chiantis could still do with more aging, with the Barolos and Barbarescos.

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Portugal

Declared by most houses, 1983 was an exceptional vintage, with outstanding, powerful wines, it was unjustly overshadowed by the 1977s before and the 1985s which followed. Muscular wines with a great capacity for ageing they are often compared to the 1966s.

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Angelo Gaja Vintage Report: Another difficult vintage. It was important to choose the right date. It rained for four days. Some producers harvested too early. Those who waited after the rain had a greater quantity. The quality has gotten better but not great. It was possible that there were a lot of differences in quality.

 

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The best wines of the 1983 vintage

Name Tb Producer Location
1 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline 99 E.Guigal Rhône, France
2 La Mission Haut Brion 99 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Bordeaux, France
3 Château Margaux 98 Château Margaux Bordeaux, France
4 Le Pin 98 Le Pin Bordeaux, France
5 Château Trottevieille 98 Château Trottevieille Bordeaux, France
6 Château Palmer 97 Château Palmer Bordeaux, France
7 Krug Clos du Mesnil 97 Krug Champagne, France
8 Vintage Port 97 Graham's Douro, Portugal
9 Château Gilette 97 Château Gilette Bordeaux, France
10 Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos Saint Urbain 97 Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Alsace, France
11 Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 97 Domaine Guy Roulot Burgundy, France
12 Château Climens 96 Château Climens Bordeaux, France
13 Cheval Blanc 96 Château Cheval Blanc Bordeaux, France
14 Trotanoy 96 Château Trotanoy Bordeaux, France
15 Montrachet 96 Domaine Ramonet Burgundy, France
16 Unico 96 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera el Duero, Spain
17 Romanee Saint Vivant 96 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, France
18 Vintage Port 96 Niepoort Douro, Portugal
19 Dom Pérignon Oenothèque 96 Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
20 Meursault-Perrières 96 Coche Dury Burgundy, France
21 Corton- Charlemagne Grand Cru 96 Domaine Bonneau du Martray Burgundy, France
22 Clos du Mesnil Vinothèque 96 Krug Champagne, France
23 Château de Figeac 96 Château de Figeac Bordeaux, France
24 Hermitage La Chapelle 95 Paul Jaboulet & Âiné Rhône, France
25 Montrachet 95 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, France
26 Lafleur 95 Château Lafleur Bordeaux, France
27 Chevalier-Montrachet 95 Domaine Leflaive Burgundy, France
28 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche 95 Joseph Drouhin Burgundy, France
29 Echezeaux 95 Henri Jayer Burgundy, France
30 Scharzhofberger Spätlese 95 Weingut Egon Müller-Scharzhof Saar, Germany
31 Château Angelus 95 Château Angelus Bordeaux, France
32 Vintage Collection 95 Palmer & Co Champagne, France
33 Dom Pérignon 94 Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
34 Château Latour 94 Château Latour Bordeaux, France
35 d'Yquem 94 Château d'Yquem Bordeaux, France
36 Lafite-Rothschild 94 Château Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux, France
37 Blanc des Millénaires 94 Charles Heidsieck Champagne, France
38 La Tâche 94 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, France
39 Hermitage 94 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Rhône, France
40 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 94 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Bordeaux, France
41 Romanée Conti 94 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy, France
42 Brut Impérial 94 Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
43 Sassicaia 94 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany, Italy
44 Cape Mentelle Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Cape Mentelle Margaret River, Australia
45 Richebourg 94 Henri Jayer Burgundy, France
46 Vin de Princes 94 De Venoge Champagne, France
47 Black Label 94 Wolf Blass South Eastern, Australia
48 Comtes de Champagne Rosé 94 Taittinger Champagne, France
49 Cuvée R. Lalou 94 G.H. Mumm Champagne, France
50 Léoville-Las Cases 94 Château Léoville-Las Cases Saint-Julien, France
51 Château Haut-Bailly 94 Château Haut-Bailly Pessac Leognan, France
52 Brunello di Montalcino 94 Soldera Montalcino, Italy
53 Château Calon Ségur 94 Château Calon-Ségur Bordeaux, France
54 Champagne Charlie 94 Charles Heidsieck Champagne, France
55 Westhofener Morstein 94 Weingut Wittmann Rheinhessen, Germany
56 Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 94 Trimbach Alsace, France
57 Château Durfort-Vivens 94 Château Durfort-Vivens Bordeaux, France
58 Château Branaire 94 Château Branaire-Ducru Bordeaux, France
59 Château Gruaud-Larose 94 Château Gruaud-Larose Bordeaux, France
60 Chasse Spleen 94 Château Chasse-Spleen Bordeaux, France
61 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Réserve des Celestins 94 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rhône, France
62 Charmes Chambertin 94 Domaine Joseph Faiveley Burgundy, France
63 Grand Vintage 94 Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
64 Corton-Charlemagne 94 Maison Louis Latour Burgundy, France
65 Château Coutet 94 Château Coutet Sauternes, France
66 Chambertin 94 Domaine Leroy Burgundy, France
67 Clos-de-la-Roche Vieilles-Vignes 94 Domaine Ponsot Burgundy, France
68 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 94 Domaine Armand Rousseau Burgundy, France
69 Freiherr Langwerth Eitelsbacher Marcobrunn Riesling Auslese 94 Weingut Freiherr Langwerth Von Simmern Rheingau, Germany
70 Château Mouton-Rothschild 93 Château Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux, France
71 Grange Hermitage 93 Penfolds South Australia, Australia
72 Château Ausone 93 Château Ausone Bordeaux, France
73 Château Haut-Brion 93 Château Haut-Brion Bordeaux, France
74 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Château de Beaucastel Rhône, France
75 Château de Fargues 93 Château de Fargues Sauternes, France
76 Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 93 Domaine Georges Roumier Burgundy, France
77 Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 93 Domaine de Chevalier Pessac Leognan, France
78 Vieux Chateau Certan 93 Vieux Château Certan Bordeaux, France
79 Collection 93 Taittinger Champagne, France
80 Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 93 Henri Jayer Burgundy, France
81 Grand Vintage Collection 93 Moët & Chandon Champagne, France
82 Clos Sainte Hune 93 Trimbach Alsace, France
83 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 93 Château Rayas Rhône, France
84 Blanc de Blancs Vintage 93 Billecart-Salmon Champagne, France
85 Red No.1 93 Yarra Yering Victoria, Australia
86 Saarburger Rausch Riesling Auslese 93 Weingut Forstmeister Geltz-Zilliken Saar, Germany
87 Bonnezeaux 93 Château de Fesles Loire, France
88 Flacon D'Exception 93 Pommery Champagne, France
89 Geheimrat "J" 93 Weingute Wegeler Rheingau, Germany
90 Château de Lamarque 93 Château de Lamarque Bordeaux, France
91 La Romanée 93 Bouchard Père & Fils Burgundy, France
92 Brut Millésime 93 Deutz Champagne, France
93 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 93 Château Haut-Brion Bordeaux, France
94 Château Smith Haut Lafitte 93 Château Smith Haut Lafitte Bordeaux, France
95 Richebourg 93 Méo-Camuzet Burgundy, France
96 Kiedricher Wasseros Riesling Spätlese 93 Weingut Robert Weil Rheingau, Germany
97 Morstein Riesling Spätlese 93 Weingut Wittmann Rheinhessen, Germany
98 Chablis Les Clos 93 Domaine Cécile Tremblay Burgundy-Chablis, France
99 Cristal 92 Louis Roederer Champagne, France
100 Pétrus 92 Château Pétrus Pomerol, France
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