Was 1983 a good year in Champagne?
Champagne 1983 scores 90 out of 100. Near-perfect grapes, rich and ripe with great balance and length. The Pinots are aromatic and powerful, the Chardonnays show finesse and surprising body. Underrated.
A harsh winter into a cold, damp spring delayed flowering, then a sunny warm summer with adequate rain. An abundant 15,012 kg/ha from 26 September.
What it has traded at
| Month | Low | Median | High | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-05 | £239 | £239 | £239 | 1 |
What drinkers rate it
91.9 out of 100 from 31 ratings, the most recent in 2023.
Should you buy the 1983?
It is drinking now and has until 2033, which is the widest possible window in which to enjoy it without hurrying.
Whatever you pay, ask the seller when the bottle was last moved and how it has been kept. Storage history changes what a mature bottle is worth far more than a few pounds on the shelf price.