Not decanted – served four hours after opening.
Deep, dark, garnet-red color.
Upfront, almost overripe red fruit balanced by a splendid overall freshness and lovely dark chocolate overtones.
Beautiful concentration combined with round tannin and layers of wonderful, ripe fruit. Vibrant acidity, but the finish is surprisingly short.
A very enjoyable, although somewhat frustrating wine which did not quite meet up to our expectations. Some participants mentioned that this wine may not have been properly stored.

Not decanted – served one hour after opening.
Cloudy, light garnet-red color with some bricking on the rim.
Barnyard and tobacco aromas with volatile acidity and phenolic overtones.
The initial ripe fruit on the palate made me think that the wine would taste better, but the good impressions do not last and there is a diluted aftertaste.
Although there are no real defects, this 1983 was clearly a disappointment. I think this bottle may have suffered at some point and that this wine should be re-evaluated.

Decanted for 2 hours.
Intense ruby-red color.
Wonderful bouquet, gradually releasing aromas of ripe fruit, tobacco, and spice after swirling in the glass.
Silky and elegant with well-integrated tannin and beautiful, fresh fruit. Delicate, well-balanced finish.
A classic Bordeaux, not at all like the hyper-concentrated "garagiste" wines.

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Magnum - Decanted for 2 hours.
Dark garnet-red color.
Closed-in on the nose, but revealing a worrying greenness.
This is confirmed on the palate, which is hermetically closed and shows unpleasant tarry flavors, combined with green, dry tannin.
This wine could just be shut down for business, although it is more probable that this is a flawed bottle (or magnum in our case!). Needs to be re-evaluated.

Intense color.
Spicy and slightly grassy bouquet of cedar, licorice, and bell pepper.
Delightfully mineral on the middle palate with excellent intensity and concentration. Very complex and beautifully structured with a silky, soft, fruity core. Full-bodied and sweet, with a long, pleasing finish.

Not decanted - served 3 hours after opening.
The color is still quite intense.
Unexciting bouquet of bell pepper, autumn leaves, and mushrooms.
One-dimensional, unexciting middle palate, and a short alcoholic finish.
This wine must have seen better days a decade ago.

Decanted for 2 hours.
Deep, garnet red color.
Aromas of spice (pepper) and smoked bacon. Impressive body and concentrated structure.
Lively red fruit and beautiful tannin. After a slightly hollow middle palate, the beautiful, generous fruit returns. Long finish with the same spicy overtones as on the bouquet.
A very enjoyable bottle that should reach its peak in 5-10 years.

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Decanted for 2 hours.
Intense, inky color.
Wonderful bouquet from start to finish: cigar box aromas with lots of red fruit (raspberry), blackcurrant, and vanilla.
Amazing depth and structure on the palate. Vibrant fruit with layers of blackberry and blackcurrant. Solid structure and massive tannin that still needs a few years to become more smooth. Full-bodied and remarkably balanced, with a very long finish.
Should be very enjoyable for our grandchildren!

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Well, what can I say.
Wonderful! Seductive, complex, sweet bouquet of raspberry, roses, and vanilla.
Chewy and full-bodied on the palate with plenty of glycerin. There is a good dose of fine-grained tannin underpinned by rich, smooth fruit. Powerful, chewy, long aftertaste.
What a treat!

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Not decanted – served immediately after opening.
Light garnet-red color.
Relatively closed-in nose of pepper and vanilla.
Curiously, the wine is still strongly marked by oak. Thin body, but with no obvious defect.
Drinkable, but rather lean. This bottle illustrates the technical progress of winemaking in poor years.
Drink now.

Not decanted – served immediately after opening.
Slightly orange rim. Medium-concentrated aromas of plums, toasty oak, and…
Band Aid. Short finish marked by unpleasant acidity and alcohol.
Clearly past its peak.

Not decanted – served immediately after opening.
Garnet-red color.
Well-developed bouquet of ripe fruit and licorice.
The taste however, unfortunately is not up to scratch. Astringent with austere tannin. Round finish, but of average intensity.
Relatively disappointing. Drink now.

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Not decanted – served one hour after opening.
Dark garnet-red color.
Attractive smoky, spicy (pepper) bouquet with prune overtones.
Full-bodied and well-balanced. Fruity middle palate with a hint of menthol. The tannin remains rather tight at this stage. Not a super-concentrated blockbuster, but unquestionably very enjoyable and elegant.
One of the Medoc's successes in what was a complicated vintage.

Decanted for 3 hours.
Beautiful, dark purple color.
Floral (violet) bouquet with plenty of ripe fruit (blackcurrant).
The oak has not completely integrated yet. Tight, elegant structure. Well-balanced and surprisingly smooth. Crisp tannin. Slightly bitter finish.
Many participants loved its finesse and elegance. Delicious as of now and will continue to improve over the next couple of decades.

Decanted 2 hours.
Very deep, almost black color.
Closed-in on the nose, but lots of ripe black fruit on the palate.
Tight, tannic structure, with well-integrated oak and a silky texture.
This is Bordeaux at its best! A similar bottle tasted 6 months ago was shut down with harder tannin and much less fruit.

Decanted for 3 hours.
Opaque crimson color.
The bouquet seems quite understated at first, but shows fine, rich fruit after swirling in the glass.
Nothing less than monumental on the palate. Complex and full-bodied, with tight-knit, silky tannin. A paradoxical sort of balance, something like an elephant moving with the grace of a ballerina. Phenomenal finish with unbelievably rich fruit. However, this wine does not really reflect its appellation.
It could easily be one of Pauillac's first growths hidden under the Las Cases label. What a treat!

Not decanted – served immediately after opening
Visually, this wine is in a totally different category. Youthful crimson color.
Straightforward bouquet with hints of toasty oak, candied fruit, and mocha.
Silky body, but not overly rich. Enjoyable aftertaste.
A seductive, "modern" style wine that should easily last another decade – but can it really improve? This wine had its detractors and supporters, but the consensus among participants was that the oak appears to be out of balance with the fruit.

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Decanted for 3 hours.
Intense crimson color.
Beautiful aromas of toasty oak, cedar, red fruit (blackcurrant), and violets with a hint of pepper.
Opulent and full-bodied on the palate. Chewy, smooth tannin.
A beautiful wine contrasting with the 1996 due to its much more approachable and somewhat less conventional style. Nevertheless, a very enjoyable wine which should last well over the next couple of decades.

Not decanted – served one hour after opening.
Beautiful, intense crimson color.
Discrete bouquet of black fruit (blueberry) and licorice with toasty oak and vanilla aromas.
Well-balanced and fresh with a velvety finish. The style is reminiscent of the 1997, but less smooth.
This wine sparked much controversy among participants as not everyone appreciated its "easygoing" style. Should improve in a few years.

Rich, complex bouquet of blackcurrant, black cherry, spice and licorice.
Very expressive on the palate.
An attractive combination of concentration and elegance.

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Decanted for three and a half hours – Blind tasted.
Opaque purple color with a ruby-red rim.
Beautiful, complex bouquet of overripe fruit, blackcurrant liqueur, pencil shavings, licorice, and spice.
Extremely well-focused on the palate with superb structure. Powerful, silky tannin. Huge concentration and elegance. Wonderful balance with a long aftertaste.
Meticulous winemaking has produced a tremendous wine. Unbelievably classy.

Deep purple color.
Complex, sensual red fruit flavors with slightly roasted overtones and hints of tobacco leaves.
Quite concentrated on the palate with wonderfully focused fruit and tight, but not aggressive tannin. Remarkable balance. Long aftertaste. Great elegance and unquestionable aging potential.
A classic Las Cases. Almost on a par with the 2000 according to Cellar Master Bruno Rolland!

Tasted at the property.
The Cellar Master, Monsieur Rolland, explains that the proportion of Merlot is lower than usual this year, and that the Cabernets benefited from a hot, dry September and were thus able to become very concentrated.
This wine has a remarkably fruity bouquet with hints of vanilla and cinnamon.
Full-bodied on the palate with remarkable intensity and beautiful fresh fruit. Well-balanced with a long aftertaste.
A highly recommended wine, especially in light of the price tag!

What a fine nose! Wonderful layers of red fruit with hints of menthol, delicate toasty oak, and complex, rich, floral aromas.
Remarkably tight and well-focused on the palate, with ripe fruit, wonderfully silky tannin, and a hint of licorice that offset the austere texture.
A superb wine that makes me think of the excellent 2001 Las Cases.

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