Vintage

1983

Balanced

A big, reliable crop in the shadow of 1982

Widely declared

A cold spring and late start, then sun from mid-June and a second huge, healthy crop. Good, reliable wines overshadowed by 1982.

The harvest

Picking began26 September (Chardonnay); 5 October (Pinot Noir and Meunier)

Yield 15,012 kg/ha. Healthy grapes. Potential alcohol low at 8.9 per cent.

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