Château Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Lafite Rothschild 1983

93 / 100 Robert Parker
Finally, the 1983 Lafite is beginning to shed its tannin. The wine exhibits a deep ruby/garnet color with only a slight lightening at the edge. The intoxicatingly perfumed nose of lead pencil, pain grille, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs is provocative. In the mouth, this wine displays considerable body for a Lafite, plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid-palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy, this outstanding example of Lafite seems largely forgotten given the number of high quality vintages during the golden decade of the eighties.
Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition Jan 1998

91 / 100 Wine Spectator
Another excellent vintage for Lafite. Extremely fresh, with lovely blackberry and cassis character, a medium body and full tannins. Needs time. Try after 1996.
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16 / 20 Jancis Robinson
Blackish crimson. Very classic, aromatic, Lafite nose. Delicate and dancing. Drying out, but definitely herbal. Light weight. Fading.
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