Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Cut capsule, exposed cork. Branded cork. Slight nick on label. Level base of neck Tasting note: Most recently, double decanted and served 5 hours later: still deep and velvety, with a virtually opaque core; the bouquet already aroused and holding its fragrance; medium-sweet, delicious flavour and persistence. Tamed tannins. Last noted Dec 2004 ****(*) M.B