A huge wine that may be too big for some tasters, the 1983 Balestard has a black/ruby color and a ripe, full-blown bouquet of plums and tarry, truffle scents. On the palate, the wine is powerful, dense, and alcoholic. This is a mammoth-styled anachronistic wine that is sure to provoke controversy in tasting circles. Anticipated maturity: Now. Last tasted, 1/89.