Tasted at the chateau with Henri Lurton. The 1983 Brane-Cantenac has a wonderful bouquet with exceptionally fine delineation of blackberry, leather, pine needles and graphite, developing a faint truffle scent with aeration. The palate is very elegant and refined, just the kind of mature Margaux that I adore. Supple tannins, hints of star anise, gaining depth towards the finish but always composed and with a sense of restraint. It fleshes out nicely in the glass and ameliorates into a gorgeous wine. Tasted April 2010. - Neal Martin

The 1983 Brane-Cantenac was picked from September 26 to October 17 following a blissfully clement late September. It is showing signs of maturity on the rim, but do not let that dissuade you from venturing further, because it boasts a sublime bouquet of red berry fruit, pressed flowers, cedar and hints of cigar humidor. Just wonderful! The palate is medium-bodied with very supple tannin, yet there is still admirable structure, a fine thread of acidity and a harmonious, persistent finish of blackberry, cedar, clove and tobacco. Superb. Tasted at the Brane-Cantenac vertical at the château.- Neal Martin

Elegant, refined, silky and soft, with a floral, tobacco, truffle and sweet cherry nose, this medium bodied charmer is fully mature.91 Read more at:https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/wine-tasting-note/?vintage=1983&wine=Chateau%20Brane-Cantenac