1982 Wine and Port Vintage
Vintage Summary and Recommendations: A short summary of the fabulous 1982 Vintage with our top recommendations 1982 Wine and Port
The 1982 vintage produced some of the finest wines of the 20th century, with exceptional quality in Bordeaux, the Douro Valley, and various regions of Italy. These wines are highly sought after by collectors and connoisseurs as they are drinking well and continue to command high prices. Any of these wines would make a fabulous 43 year old wine gift for an Anniversary or birthday.
Our Wine Expert currently recommends the following wines for this year:
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Bordeaux: The 1982 was an outstanding wine vintage that produced some of the most complex profound Bordeaux wines since 1961. Great weather made this vintage a success - harvests were boosted by a September heat-wave, the result of which was super-ripe grapes, both in respect of sugar content and physiology. The lesser wines from the St Emilion, Graves, Pomerol and Margaux regions are now fully mature. The heavyweight wines from these regions and St Julien, Pauillac are evolving slowly and will continue to do so for years to come.
Champagne:
Italian: 1982 was a tremendous vintage for big, rich and fruity Barolo and Barbaresco wines. The grapes were in superb condition for an early harvest and, thanks to the wonderful summer, the crop was large as well as very healthy. Wines from Tuscany such as Chianti or Brunello were also in fine form producing ripe, flavoursome, well-balanced wines.
Portugal: 1982 was a good Port Vintage, with elegant and aromatic wines. Although a few Houses declared the Vintage, most made Quinta wines.
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Palmer Port, 1982
Colheita Port, Douro
Exclusive to Vintage Wine and Port
This rare port-wine has been stored in seasoned oak casks since the 1982 harvest until it was bottled in 2023.
Tasting Notes: The 1982 Port from Palmer Dark colour fading to red towards the edges of the glass. Hints of smoked wood and dark fruit. Good tearing on the glass. Refreshing on the tip of the tongue. Warming on the palate, a little acidity. Raisins, caramel and a little vanilla. Long strong aftertaste with soft tannins and a silky mouthfeel. VWP 18.3.21
Colheita Port Storage and Serving Advice:
Colheita Port should be stored in a cool and dry place, sheltered from light and temperature fluctuations, and the bottle should remain in an upright position. …
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Price: £99.00
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1982 Taittinger, 1982
Vintage Champagne, Masson Label in presentation box
Amongst Champagne's luxury cuveés and super-premium labels, Taittinger's wines live on one extreme end of the style spectrum. While many top Champagnes can be quite difficult to approach in their youth, with laser-like focus and delineation, even austerity, Taittinger instead tends to be immediately open and welcoming. These are beautiful, delicious Champagnes, with bubbles lazily winding their way up to the surface, inviting you to take another sip.
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Price: £395.00
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Cabernet, 1982
Tenuta Sottomente di Butrio
A classic red Italian wine made from the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. The wine has aged to produce a garnet core with a clear rim. Lots of oak, leather and soft tannins remain.
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Chateau Cantenac Brown, 1982
Margaux 3rd Growth Classification
The 1982 Château Cantenac Brown is a standout wine from an iconic Bordeaux vintage, renowned for producing long-lived and richly textured wines. Coming from the Margaux appellation, this wine exemplifies the elegance and balance typical of the region while showcasing the warmth and ripeness of the 1982 vintage.
On the nose, this Cantenac Brown reveals mature aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and dried cherry, accented by layers of cedar, leather, and earthy undertones. As it has aged, secondary notes of tobacco, truffle, and forest floor have developed, adding complexity and depth to the bouquet. …
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Price: £149.00
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Dow's, 1982
Quinta do Bomfim, Vintage Port Half bottle format
A rare 1982 vintage from Quinta do Bomfim.
This Port is made from the very best selection of fruit from Quinta do Bomfim in Pinhão. In classic years when Dow's declare a Vintage Port, Bomfim provides the backbone of these blends, but in the interim years the wines are usually of such a high quality that they are bottled as a single vineyard wine. The unique terroir and state of the art wine-making ensures that these wines are rich, opulent and with great tannic structure in true Dow's style.
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Price: £69.00
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Sandeman, 1982
Vintage Port
“The 1982 will long be remembered for its rich colour and its intense grape aroma. It’s a firm, robust wine reminiscent of the 1966…”(David Sandeman). The 1982 Sandeman is now at its ideal moment of maturation showing great elegance and complexity. Very pleasant and at its optimum to be drunk.
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Price: £119.00
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