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A SUPERB COLLECTION OF CLARET FROM A SWISS COLLECTOR
All of the following wines were purchased "En primeur" and have been stored in a perfect private cellar. Highlights include full dozens of first-growths from the 1996 vintage as well as a large selection of claret from the 2000 vintage
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Offered in a carton. Level base of neck
Tasting note: The 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple color with only a subtle lightening at the rim. Spectacular aromatics offer jammy cherry and black fruits intertwined with lead pencil, mineral, and smoky wood scents. Powerful for a Lafite, this wine unfolds to reveal extraordinary richness, purity, and overall symmetry in addition to stunning flavor depth and persistence. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. Plenty of tannin remains, and the wine displays a vibrancy and youthfulness that belie its 18 years of age. The modern day equivalent of Lafite-Rothschild's immortal 1959, the 1982 will enjoy another 30-70 years of life! An amazing achievement! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2070. 100 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 129 (Jun 2000)
1 bottle per lot
All of the following wines were purchased "En primeur" and have been stored in a perfect private cellar. Highlights include full dozens of first-growths from the 1996 vintage as well as a large selection of claret from the 2000 vintage
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Offered in a carton. Level base of neck
Tasting note: The 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple color with only a subtle lightening at the rim. Spectacular aromatics offer jammy cherry and black fruits intertwined with lead pencil, mineral, and smoky wood scents. Powerful for a Lafite, this wine unfolds to reveal extraordinary richness, purity, and overall symmetry in addition to stunning flavor depth and persistence. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. Plenty of tannin remains, and the wine displays a vibrancy and youthfulness that belie its 18 years of age. The modern day equivalent of Lafite-Rothschild's immortal 1959, the 1982 will enjoy another 30-70 years of life! An amazing achievement! Anticipated maturity: 2007-2070. 100 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 129 (Jun 2000)
1 bottle per lot