82 Lafite, 83 Margaux, 78 Ausone, 81 Cheval Blanc and 82 Talbot

1978 Château Ausone:
Ruby, garnet rim. Cooked and dried style, lacks fruit. Dead on the palate. My first 78 Ausone and compared to other wines this vintage and other 70's Ausone's I've tried, this seems to have been stored poorly. 

1982 Château Lafite Rothschild:

Deep ruby. Floral notes, some cassis, licorice, very scented. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, velvety texture, good fruit.  Way better after an hour, but, not optimal. 93

1982 Château Talbot:

Deep ruby, brick rim. Prunes, figs and sweet cherries. Leather beneath. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, mature and elegant even if not perfect bottle. Long. 92

1983 Château Margaux:

Deep ruby, brick rim. Unfortunately corked. 

1981 Château Cheval Blanc:

Deep ruby, garnet rim. Prunes, minerals, some coffee and slightly dusty nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, quite rounded body but drying finish. 90 at best.

From the Arcus cellar tasting