4 Bordeaux 1982's

1982 Chateau Bonnet;
Ruby with orange rim. Dried fruit, some leather, lacquer and mahogany. Simple, slightly metallic on the palate, ok acidity, lean short finish. But has kept better than expected, remember, this is a very inexpensive wine. 70


1982 Chateau Lagrange;
Ruby, thin brick rim. Some tea, dried fruits, some lacquer and coffee. Some dust, very mature. With more air, real Earl Grey. Nice acidity, lean body, a bit short and hollow finish. 77


1982 Chateau Grand Puy Ducasse;
Ruby with thin brick rim. Radiator dust, intence liquorice, thinn, acidic, simple and short finish. Over the hill. 66


1982 Chateau Brane Cantenac;
Ruby with broad brick rim. Lovely floral nose, some leather, liquorice, great Earl Grey tea, light and elegant, still complex nose. Fresh acidity, mature tannins, almost gone, nice fruit, elegant and well balanced, but not so complex in the mouth. Ok finish. 80