The 1982 is one of the few successful wines made during a disappointing period for La Gaffeliere. It displays the subtle, elegant style this estate favors, as well as an attractive, graceful bouquet of sweet, toasty oak intermingled with ripe black-cherries. Medium-bodied and silky smooth with plenty of spice, this low acid wine has no hard edges. It should be drunk over the next 4-6 years . Tasted 3 times with consistent notes.

A big and alcoholic wine. Overdone but impressive. Dark brick-red color, with tobacco, milk chocolate and cedar aromas. Full-bodied, jammy and thick, with loads of berry and tobacco character and a long finish. Slightly hot.--1982 Bordeaux horizontal. Drink now. -JS