{"title":"1982 Bordeaux","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our exquisite collection of \u003cstrong\u003e1982 Bordeaux wines\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of fine wine's most legendary vintages where time has gracefully shaped these remarkable wines into masterpieces. Renowned for their rich tastes, ripe fruits, and remarkable complexity, Bordeaux wines from 1982 have cemented a legacy unlike any other among critics, collectors, and connoisseurs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistory of the 1982 Bordeaux Vintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1982 was a rare year where everything seemed to fall perfectly in place for Bordeaux winemakers. After falling behind rising Napa Valley stars in the late 1970s and early 1980s following the monumental \u003cstrong\u003e1976 Judgement of Paris\u003c\/strong\u003e, 1982 was a make-or-break year for Bordeaux estates. As James Laube from the \u003cstrong\u003eWine Spectator\u003c\/strong\u003e recalls, \"[Napa] was the gold standard].\" Right when many in the industry pondered if the prestigious French region could be overtaken, Bordeaux wine was hit with magical weather and a revolutionary enologist who transformed French winemaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmile Peynaud,\u003c\/strong\u003e cited as the \"Forefather of Modern Enology,\" worked with famed estates like Chateau Margaux to implement a new style of winemaking. He stood by the philosophy of picking grapes when fully ripe rather than picking before rainfall and introduced a careful selection process in the vineyard and cellar. Furthermore, he had a helping hand in influencing Bordeaux winemakers to increase alcohol percentages for the final bottling. The percentages were, at the time, marked as the highest in decades, noting a stark change in Bordeaux's philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Peynaud began to influence winemaking techniques, the weather allowed the perfect growing conditions across the region. From the \u003cstrong\u003eMedoc to Pauillac, Left Bank and Right Bank\u003c\/strong\u003e estates experienced tremendous weather from May to September, extracting the best results from each terroir. With dry weather from May to July, with particularly hot days in the latter month, Bordeaux then experienced cool weather in August. September saw another heat wave with added rain, just in time for the harvesting season. The intense heat proved to be picturesque for \u003cstrong\u003eMerlot \u003c\/strong\u003eto ripen while the rainfall delicately allowed \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eCabernet Franc\u003c\/strong\u003e to reach their full potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNotable 1982 Bordeaux Wine Producers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile there is no wrong choice from the 1982 Bordeaux vintage, certain estates reached higher highs than others. Two particular winners were Chateau Mouton-Rothschild and Chateau Latour, each receiving some of the first 100-point scores from legendary critic, Robert Parker. In his latest review of the Latour bottling, Parker simply stated, \"Don’t miss it if you are a wine lover.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOther top wines from the vintage include the Gruaud Larose, Lafleur, Margaux, and Beychevelle bottlings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e'82 Bordeaux Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for their power, complexity, and extraordinary longevity, the 1982 Bordeaux wines are a true testament to the artistry of winemaking. As many have praised wines from the vintage, it was Robert Parker who provided the loudest acclaim and made a name for himself doing so. Prior to rating the 1982 Bordeaux wines, Parker was an up and coming critic who had yet to cement himself as the definitive voice in fine wine. His pre-release notes commanded unprecedented attention, leading to building hype for the public release. He exclaimed the '82 vintage was the greatest in Bordeaux since 1961, rating five of the wines perfect scores and handing a \"Green Emblem\" to the 99-point Cheval Blanc release, noting its innovation for sustainable winemaking. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, wines from this vintage are known for containing a signature style, noted best by the Wine Advocate:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"...broad, fleshy and enveloping, with comparatively below-average acidity and sweet tannins. This is a generous, somewhat flamboyant vintage, but that generosity doesn’t come at the expense of classical balance, nor does it efface the distinctive identities of the different estates.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e1982 Bordeaux Wine Prices \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottles for the famed class of '82 continue to demand high prices, as the quality is highly sought after by dedicated wine enthusiasts. According to a 2023 report from Decanter Magazine, 12-bottle packs in Original Wood Casing (OWC) demanded up to $60,000 at auction, reflecting their immense investment potential and aging capabilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Chance to Own Bordeaux Wine History\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have meticulously curated this collection to offer you some of the finest selection of 1982 Bordeaux wines available. Our commitment to \u003cstrong\u003ewhite-glove service\u003c\/strong\u003e ensures that each bottle arrives in pristine condition, ready to be savored or added to your esteemed cellar collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShop now and relish the opportunity to \u003cstrong\u003eown a piece of vinous excellence\u003c\/strong\u003e, as you delve into the world of 1982 Bordeaux wines. Discover the magic of this iconic vintage and let its allure captivate your senses.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ducru-beaucaillou-1982-750ml","title":"1982 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml),","description":"RP97 \"'The harvest lasted 16 days from the 16th September,' proprietor Bruno Borie mentioned about the 1982 Ducru-Beaucaillou. Medium brick colored, it comes galloping out of the glass with bold, expressive notes of Black Forest cake, preserved plums and mincemeat pie with hints of cigar box, star anise, eucalyptus and espresso plus wafts of roasted nuts and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied, generous and opulent, the palate has beautifully ripe, fine-grained tannins and tons of youthful fruit, finishing with epically long-lasting layers of preserved black fruits and exotic spices.\" LPB for TWA Aug 2020\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJD97 \"The finest bottle I’ve had of this wine (which came from the estate), the 1982 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou continues to drink brilliantly and is a magical Saint-Julien. Still healthy ruby hued with a mature yet insanely complex bouquet of sweet red and black fruits, cedary herbs, graphite, tobacco, and forest floor, it’s powerful yet seamless on the palate, with resolved tannins, no hard edges, and a fabulous finish. This is mature Bordeaux in all its glory. Drink bottles any time over the coming two decades.\" JD Feb 2020","brand":"Ducru Beaucaillou","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962410479675,"sku":"BDX:DUC:DUCR-0750-1982-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXDUCDUCR-0750-1982-F0L0C0_8e0ef6e3-7bc4-4dfd-9c3a-c2bfbe8a6ea7.jpg?v=1712785770"},{"product_id":"figeac-1982-750ml","title":"1982 Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml)","description":"JA96 \"These days, tasting the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage is more rare from the Right Bank than the Left Bank, as smaller productions has meant there are less of them to go around. This is a real stand out, still delivering spice, tobacco, brambled raspberry and loganberry fruit, tertiary undergrowth and melted tannins. I amost picked the 2015 Figeac, one of my six 100 point wines given this year, but the 1982 stays in my memory as one of the most pleasurable moments of the past 12 months. And great to see in the year that Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A.\" Jane Anson\n","brand":"Figeac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962422439995,"sku":"BDX:FIG:FIGE-0750-1982-F0L0C0","price":579.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXFIGFIGE-0750-1982-F0L0C0.jpg?v=1664406586"},{"product_id":"gruaud-larose-1982-750ml","title":"1982 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml)","description":"RP98 \"A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth quality in this vintage, the 1982 Gruaud Larose remains a youngster. A broodingly dense, thick, unctuously textured, inky\/ plum\/ garnet\/ purple color offers up scents of beef blood, steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and underbrush. One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage (as well as one of the most concentrated Bordeaux's I have ever tasted), it is a huge, full-bodied, weighty, rich wine whose tannins are getting silkier and silkier. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life. This behemoth is a singularly profound example of Gruaud Larose that continues to justify its legendary status.\" RP Jun 2009\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"Along with the 1961, one of the two greatest Gruaud-Laroses I have ever tasted... I misidentified this wine as a first-growth when tasted blind ... it is that compelling.\"98Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Gruaud Larose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32962430763067,"sku":"BDX:GRL:GRUA-0750-1982-F0L0C0","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXGRLGRUA-0750-1982-F0L0C0_2c7e8f4a-942b-4f41-9a2a-faeb0c7b27f8.jpg?v=1768948527"},{"product_id":"leoville-barton-1982-750ml-top-shoulder","title":"1982 Chateau Leoville Barton, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml) [Top Shoulder]","description":"Robert Parker writes, \"Leoville-Barton’s 1982 is a wine of huge extract, high tannin, and a somewhat ancient style that recalls some of the Bordeaux of the late forties. The color is still a dense, even murky, opaque ruby\/garnet. The wine offers up notes of licorice, cedar, black truffles, and sweet currant fruit. I had the wine twice in 2002, and my tasting note was almost identical to the last time I had it, in 1997, showing just how slowly this wine is evolving. The wine is enormous in the mouth, but still has some rather gritty, high tannins. It is a classic St.-Julien, with meat and black currants, great structure, and an amazingly youthful, vigorous feel. I would not touch a bottle for another 5-6 years. Anticipated maturity: 2009-2035.\" 94Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Leoville","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963731423291,"sku":"BDX:LEO:LEOB-0750-1982-F1L0C0","price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXLEOLEOB-0750-1982-F1L0C0_bf110754-0c2b-4fcb-8921-3acddb594c74.jpg?v=1768594529"},{"product_id":"gruaud-larose-1982-750ml-top-shoulder","title":"1982 Chateau Gruaud-Larose, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml) [Top Shoulder]","description":"RP98 \"A massive wine that is clearly of first-growth quality in this vintage, the 1982 Gruaud Larose remains a youngster. A broodingly dense, thick, unctuously textured, inky\/ plum\/ garnet\/ purple color offers up scents of beef blood, steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and underbrush. One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage (as well as one of the most concentrated Bordeaux's I have ever tasted), it is a huge, full-bodied, weighty, rich wine whose tannins are getting silkier and silkier. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life. This behemoth is a singularly profound example of Gruaud Larose that continues to justify its legendary status.\" RP Jun 2009\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRobert Parker writes, \"Along with the 1961, one of the two greatest Gruaud-Laroses I have ever tasted... I misidentified this wine as a first-growth when tasted blind ... it is that compelling.\"98Pts Published: Dec 31, 2002","brand":"Gruaud Larose","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32963765174331,"sku":"BDX:GRL:GRUA-0750-1982-F2L0C0","price":485.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXGRLGRUA-0750-1982-F2L0C0_3844b82c-f7cd-4cab-bf50-fbc4b77be7e3.jpg?v=1768948553"},{"product_id":"figeac-1982-750ml-top-shoulder","title":"1982 Chateau Figeac, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, Bottle (750ml) [Top Shoulder]","description":"JA96 \"These days, tasting the legendary 1982 Bordeaux vintage is more rare from the Right Bank than the Left Bank, as smaller productions has meant there are less of them to go around. This is a real stand out, still delivering spice, tobacco, brambled raspberry and loganberry fruit, tertiary undergrowth and melted tannins. I amost picked the 2015 Figeac, one of my six 100 point wines given this year, but the 1982 stays in my memory as one of the most pleasurable moments of the past 12 months. And great to see in the year that Figeac was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A.\" Jane Anson","brand":"Figeac","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32964370956347,"sku":"BDX:FIG:FIGE-0750-1982-F1L0C0","price":560.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/products\/BDXFIGFIGE-0750-1982-F1L0C0.jpg?v=1664406610"},{"product_id":"1982-chateau-branaire-ducru-saint-julien-bottle-750ml-high-shoulder","title":"1982 Chateau Branaire-Ducru, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml) [High Shoulder]","description":"VM95 \"Bright, amber-tinged red. Knockout aromas of ripe red cherry, cassis, milk chocolate and sweet spices. Rich and dense, with fleshy, full ripe red and black fuit flavors that linger impressively. Big, ripe, sweet, creamy wine; almost pulent, but without any undue weight or overripe aromas or flavors. This has always been one of my favorite Branaire-Ducrus.\" ID for VM Mar 2014","brand":"Branaire Ducru","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49468578627821,"sku":"BDX:BRA:BRAN-0750-1982-F2L0C0","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXBRABRAN-0750-1982-F2L0C0.jpg?v=1773958550"},{"product_id":"1982-chateau-talbot-saint-julien-bottle-750ml-top-shoulder","title":"1982 Chateau Talbot, Saint-Julien, Bottle (750ml) [Top Shoulder]","description":"RP95 \"Along with the 1986, the 1982 is one of the greatest Talbots ever made. Far more evolved than its stablemate, Gruaud Larose, it exhibits a dense garnet color to the rim along with a huge, sweet, exotic nose of charcoal, beef blood, licorice, herbs, and black fruits. A hint of figs suggests borderline overripeness, but the wine remains fleshy and full-bodied with sweet tannin and an expansive, heady mouthfeel. While fully mature, it should hold for another decade.\" RP Jun 2009\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nVM96 \"The 1982 Talbot might be one of the most underestimated wines of the Left Bank. This bottle was my own contribution and it outflanked some of the more expensive, better reputed Saint-Julien wines. Captivating on the nose, classical through and through, this is fresh and vibrant, a bit leaner than the Ducru-Beaucaillou though with more cohesion and refinement. The palate unfolds in exquisite fashion, with finely chiselled tannins, supremely well balanced with a hint of graphite and pain d'épices towards the languid finish. Irresistible. This might actually be the best bottle that I have ever drunk. Tasted single-blind at the 1982 dinner at Cornus in London. (Drink between 2025-2045)\" NM for VM Dec 2025","brand":"Talbot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49940890255597,"sku":"BDX:TBT:TALB-0750-1982-F2L0C0","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/files\/BDXTBTTALB-0750-1982-F2L0C0.jpg?v=1778793901"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0319\/8592\/6203\/collections\/1982_wine_France_Bordeaux_1982_vintage.jpg?v=1736202444","url":"https:\/\/grandcruliquidassets.com\/collections\/1982-bordeaux.oembed?page=98","provider":"Grand Cru Liquid Assets","version":"1.0","type":"link"}