(90+) With massive, huge concentration, excruciating tannin, this earthy, meaty St.-Julien has everything, but it needs to be forgotten for at least 10-15 years. At this tasting, it did not appear to have budged since the last time I had it, and it did not taste terribly different than it did at age five. While it is remarkably concentrated, it is hard to rate it any higher because it may take another 25 years to reach maturity. Even with this level of concentration, one can never be sure if the fruit will hold. Nevertheless, I have plenty of confidence in it.

At its peak. Medium-dark ruby with an amber edge. Cherry coffee and cedar aromas. Medium-bodied with sweet berry flavors and caressing velvety tannins. Delicious but slightly disappointing for this château.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. (JS)