One of the superb wines of the vintage, the 1983 Palmer continues to display a saturated purple/garnet color, and an intense perfume of jammy black fruits, smoked meats, flowers, cedar, and Asian spices. Super-concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied, this huge, unctuously textured wine is approaching its plateau of maturity. Because of the high Merlot content it can easily be drunk now, yet promises to last for another 20-25 years. I remain convinced that the 1983 will be the most powerful Palmer since the compelling 1961.
Eyes: Dark purple to black/purple
Nose: Black currants, cedar wood, cigar tobacco, licorice, smoke Mouth: Tannic, muscular, wines with gravitas
Stephen Tanzer: NA
Robert Parker: 98
Wine Spectator: NA
Staff: NA
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