1983 Krug Clos du Mesnil

The wines from the mid-1980s were very good, but not as viscerally thrilling as some of the very top vintages. I am not sure why these wines were served last; I imagine some of us wanted to get to the legendary vintages right away! It didn't much matter, though, as the small group setting gave everyone a chance to revisit their favorite vintages. The 1983 is a beautiful, soft Clos du Mesnil endowed with layers of soft, expressive fruit. It is a nicely balanced, harmonious Clos du Mesnil that is not going to improve much from here, but that is drinking very well today.