12 bottles per lot
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Petrus 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
In original wooden case, slightly damaged lid. Slightly corroded capsules, one slightly damaged. Slightly bin-soiled and very slightly damaged labels. Eleven integrated US slip labels, Château and Estates. One non-integrated. Levels: base of neck
Tasting note: From barrel, this remains one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted. Whether fining and filtration pulled more out of it than was intended, only the proprietor knows. However, the 1982 Petrus turned in a strong performance in Philadelphia in contrast to other tastings when it has been less than spectacular. The colour reveals some amber at the edge. A sweet nose of caramel, roasted herbs, cherry jam, cedar, and smoke is followed by a thick, full-bodied, unctuously-textured, low acid Petrus that is approaching full maturity. This was a dazzling showing for this 1982, which has performed irregularly since birth. Although abundant tannin remains, the wine is sweet, smoky, and ideal for drinking now and over the next 20-25 years. A bottle drunk in France in March, 2000, was equally sublime. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129 (June 2000)
12 bottles per lot
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
In original wooden case, slightly damaged lid. Slightly corroded capsules, one slightly damaged. Slightly bin-soiled and very slightly damaged labels. Eleven integrated US slip labels, Château and Estates. One non-integrated. Levels: base of neck
Tasting note: From barrel, this remains one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted. Whether fining and filtration pulled more out of it than was intended, only the proprietor knows. However, the 1982 Petrus turned in a strong performance in Philadelphia in contrast to other tastings when it has been less than spectacular. The colour reveals some amber at the edge. A sweet nose of caramel, roasted herbs, cherry jam, cedar, and smoke is followed by a thick, full-bodied, unctuously-textured, low acid Petrus that is approaching full maturity. This was a dazzling showing for this 1982, which has performed irregularly since birth. Although abundant tannin remains, the wine is sweet, smoky, and ideal for drinking now and over the next 20-25 years. A bottle drunk in France in March, 2000, was equally sublime. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129 (June 2000)
12 bottles per lot
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