1983 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.0%
Drinking Window Current exact-bottle retailer assessment: fully mature and best enjoyed now, although well-stored bottles may hold somewhat longer.
Classification Champagne; Brut
Region Champagne
Production Volume
Magnums400
Production Details The commemorative cuvée used the 1983 harvest and was released in 1.5 L magnums. A current exact-bottle retailer recommends serving at 11–12°C; this range is retained here rather than converted into a single serving_temp_c value.
Tasting Notes Current Vintage Wine & Port listing for its 1983 1.5 L bottle: deep gold with amber tones and gentle mousse; dried apricot, baked apple, preserved citrus peel, honey, toasted brioche, roasted nuts, warm spice, mushroom, truffle and light smoke; caramelised orchard fruit, fig, marmalade, savoury brioche, nuts and coffee, with a silky texture and long dried-fruit-and-nut finish.
Food Pairing Retailer suggestions for the listed 1983 magnum: roasted poultry, veal, mushroom-based dishes, aged Comté or Parmesan, and truffle-accented dishes.
Producer Information
Website
Address
20 avenue de Champagne, BP 140, 51333 Epernay Cedex, France
Phone
+33 3 26 51 20 00
Owner
LVMH
Cellarmaster
Benoit Gouez