12 bottles per lot
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FIRST-GROWTH CLARET OF THE GREAT 1982 VINTAGE
Recently removed from the excellent cellar of a country house in the Midlands and now lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Good, slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: eleven into neck and one base of neck
In previously unopened original wooden case
Tasting note: Magnificent, the higher than normal percentage (80 of Cabernet Sauvignon very noticeable. Half a dozen recent notes which can be summarised: still fairly deep, rich, dark cherry, positive but mature rim; sweet, glorious fragrance, distinctive Cabernet aroma, great depth, touch of mocha, brown sugar and mild ginger (you name it); very sweet entry, great length, dry finish with lashings of fruit and flesh in between. A great classic, dramatic, Mouton. Last tasted Nov 2005 ***** M.B.
See also lot 493.
12 bottles per lot
Recently removed from the excellent cellar of a country house in the Midlands and now lying in Twickenham, Middlesex (EHD)
Château Mouton-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Good, slightly bin-soiled labels. Levels: eleven into neck and one base of neck
In previously unopened original wooden case
Tasting note: Magnificent, the higher than normal percentage (80 of Cabernet Sauvignon very noticeable. Half a dozen recent notes which can be summarised: still fairly deep, rich, dark cherry, positive but mature rim; sweet, glorious fragrance, distinctive Cabernet aroma, great depth, touch of mocha, brown sugar and mild ginger (you name it); very sweet entry, great length, dry finish with lashings of fruit and flesh in between. A great classic, dramatic, Mouton. Last tasted Nov 2005 ***** M.B.
See also lot 493.
12 bottles per lot
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