12 bottles per lot
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LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1982
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered in bond, available duty-paid
Château La Mission-Haut-Brion--Vintage 1982
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
In La Mission-Haut-Brion wooden case, stamped 1982. One corroded capsule. Some creased labels, eleven good appearance, one label cut and slightly damaged, probable import label removed. Levels: six into neck, three base of neck, three top-shoulder
Tasting note: One of the handful of perfect wines of the vintage, the La Mission still possesses a remarkably dense ruby/purple colour with only a slight garnet and lightening at the edge. The fruit-dominated aromatics reveal lots of cassis, blueberry, scorched earth, black truffle, incense, graphite and high-class, unsmoked cigar tobacco-like notes. Still exhibiting remarkable concentration, enormous body, silky sweet tannin, and no perceptible acidity, the 1982 remains fresh, delineated and super-compelling. This modern day legend shows no signs of decline. In fact, it may not have yet reached its peak. Anticipated maturity: now-2060+. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #202 Aug 2012
12 bottles per lot
Lying in Weybridge, Surrey (EHD)
Offered in bond, available duty-paid
Château La Mission-Haut-Brion--Vintage 1982
Pessac (Graves), cru classé
In La Mission-Haut-Brion wooden case, stamped 1982. One corroded capsule. Some creased labels, eleven good appearance, one label cut and slightly damaged, probable import label removed. Levels: six into neck, three base of neck, three top-shoulder
Tasting note: One of the handful of perfect wines of the vintage, the La Mission still possesses a remarkably dense ruby/purple colour with only a slight garnet and lightening at the edge. The fruit-dominated aromatics reveal lots of cassis, blueberry, scorched earth, black truffle, incense, graphite and high-class, unsmoked cigar tobacco-like notes. Still exhibiting remarkable concentration, enormous body, silky sweet tannin, and no perceptible acidity, the 1982 remains fresh, delineated and super-compelling. This modern day legend shows no signs of decline. In fact, it may not have yet reached its peak. Anticipated maturity: now-2060+. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #202 Aug 2012
12 bottles per lot
Special notice
VAT rate of 20% is payable on hammer price and buyer's premium
Sale room notice
This lot is double-daggered, offered in bond, available duty-paid.
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