The 1983 Château Mouton Rothschild is an elegant vintage with a refined and fresh character. It presents an attractively intense purple color, transitioning to a slightly brickish tint with age. The nose is beautifully aromatic, with a combination of spices, cocoa, caramel, coffee grounds, and a touch of mint. On the palate, it offers a smooth and rich attack, with silky tannins and layers of black fruit, cedarwood, incense, and blond tobacco, accented by a peppery finish.

Jamessuckling.com | JS 93
Published: Nov 17, 2015

This is a forgotten vintage for Mouton. There are pretty aromas of sweet Thai basil along with Asian plums. Full, soft and fruity. You might say it's almost jammy ? but it's also so round and gorgeous. Love it now.

The Wine Advocate | RP 90
Published: Jan 1, 1998
Drink: 1990-2015

The classic Mouton lead-pencil, cedary nose has begun to emerge. This medium dark ruby, elegant, medium-bodied wine will never be a great or legendary Mouton. The flavors are ripe and moderately rich. With good depth and some firm tannins to resolve, this offering from Mouton is bigger and richer than the 1981, 1979, or 1978. Austere by the standards of Mouton and the vintage, the 1983 resembles the Chateau's fine 1966. Anticipated maturity: Now-2015. Last tasted, 10/90.

Jancisrobinson.com | JR 18
Published: Aug 4, 2015
Drink: 2005-2025

Dark crimson and rather luxurious-looking. Very polished and sumptuous – beautifully-knit nose. Very polished tannins and quite a bit of tannin tucked away on the end. Not heavy but a class act. First-growth quality confirmed. Super fresh and clean on the finish. At peak now. Not that concentrated.

Chateau-mouton-rothschild.com

1983 vintage presents an attractively intense purple color with a slightly brickish tint. The nose is refined, fresh, and richly aromatic, combining aromas of spice, cocoa, caramel, and coffee grounds with a touch of mint.
On the palate, the attack is smooth and rich, featuring patrician, silky tannins enveloped in a host of diverse flavors: black fruit, incense, cedarwood, and blond tobacco, accompanied by some peppery notes. This vintage is remarkable for its concentrated fruit and beautiful balance, exhibiting length, ample body, and fullness of flavor.