Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Another US wine critic who tasted the 1982s from barrel was Robert M. Parker, Jr., who at this time was much less established than Finigan. Parker gave the 1982s the highest possible acclaim, described them as one of greatest Bordeaux vintages of the century, and predicted steep price increases for those who did not secure their 1982s "en primeur". Later in 1983, "Wine Spectator" through its writer James Suckling concurred with Parker, while Finigan strongly stood by his negative evaluation of the vintage.