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PERSONAL BORDEAUX CRU CLASSÉ SELECTIONS FROM THE 1982 VINTAGE
1982 VINTAGE *****
A milestone. A sign of the complete recovery of the market; more, that the combination of richness and perceived quality matched the economic climate. It was the first really important, and well-timed, vin de garde since 1970, and perhaps the first universally touted ripe-for-investment vintage of the post war period. But how have they turned out, and what is their future?
First though, the climatic conditions preceding the birth of this vintage. Ideal growing conditions. Flowering early and evenly. Hot and dry summer, harvest from 14 September in great heat, the early-ripening Merlot with very high must weight. There was then a change, two days of heavy rain. I was there and thought it presaged another '64. The sun and fresh breezes enabled the Cabernets to ripen more normally. Rich tannic wines resulted. The big guns still have fire power and length of trajectory.
MB, Vintage Wine
The following selection of grand formats from the much revered 1982 Bordeaux vintage have been personally chosen by the current owner as a tribute to the greatness of the vintage.
Property of a Gentleman
Lots 35-52: Recently removed by Christie's from a temperature and humidity controlled, private, below ground level, home cellar. All lots acquired by the current owner upon initial commercial release.
Château Montrose--Vintage 1982
Saint-Estèphe, 2me cru classé
Levels: lot 35 into neck, damp stained lable; lot 36 bottom neck, bin soiled label; lot 37 bottom neck, slight signs of overfill seepage, damp stained label
Parcel: lots 35-37
"A serious combination, Montrose and the 1982 vintage. And so it proved to be. Although not tasted recently, harmonious, excellent flavor, but its ripe sweetness hardly denting its tannic astringency. Last noted Feb 1992. Then *(****) Now likely to be ***(**) A long haul wine." MB, Vintage Wine
1 double-magnum per lot
PERSONAL BORDEAUX CRU CLASSÉ SELECTIONS FROM THE 1982 VINTAGE
1982 VINTAGE *****
A milestone. A sign of the complete recovery of the market; more, that the combination of richness and perceived quality matched the economic climate. It was the first really important, and well-timed, vin de garde since 1970, and perhaps the first universally touted ripe-for-investment vintage of the post war period. But how have they turned out, and what is their future?
First though, the climatic conditions preceding the birth of this vintage. Ideal growing conditions. Flowering early and evenly. Hot and dry summer, harvest from 14 September in great heat, the early-ripening Merlot with very high must weight. There was then a change, two days of heavy rain. I was there and thought it presaged another '64. The sun and fresh breezes enabled the Cabernets to ripen more normally. Rich tannic wines resulted. The big guns still have fire power and length of trajectory.
MB, Vintage Wine
The following selection of grand formats from the much revered 1982 Bordeaux vintage have been personally chosen by the current owner as a tribute to the greatness of the vintage.
Property of a Gentleman
Lots 35-52: Recently removed by Christie's from a temperature and humidity controlled, private, below ground level, home cellar. All lots acquired by the current owner upon initial commercial release.
Château Montrose--Vintage 1982
Saint-Estèphe, 2me cru classé
Levels: lot 35 into neck, damp stained lable; lot 36 bottom neck, bin soiled label; lot 37 bottom neck, slight signs of overfill seepage, damp stained label
Parcel: lots 35-37
"A serious combination, Montrose and the 1982 vintage. And so it proved to be. Although not tasted recently, harmonious, excellent flavor, but its ripe sweetness hardly denting its tannic astringency. Last noted Feb 1992. Then *(****) Now likely to be ***(**) A long haul wine." MB, Vintage Wine
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