12 bottles per lot
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Château Gruaud-Larose--Vintage 1982
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé
One damaged capsule. Levels: eleven into neck and one base of neck
Tasting Note: An extraordinarily powerful, backward wine with unlimited up-side potential, the opaque plum/purple/black-coloured 1982 Gruaud-Larose exhibits an explosive nose of new saddle leather, plums, prunes, black cherry jam, chocolate, steak tartare, and roasted espresso. Unbelievably powerful, thick, and intense, with full body, mouth-searing tannin levels, a grilled steak-like flavour, and a huge, intense finish, this is a monster, blockbuster 1982 that still needs 5-7 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. It should prove to be one of the most profound Gruaud-Laroses made in the twentieth century. In quality, it is a first-growth. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129, June 2000
12 bottles per lot
Saint-Julien, 2me cru classé
One damaged capsule. Levels: eleven into neck and one base of neck
Tasting Note: An extraordinarily powerful, backward wine with unlimited up-side potential, the opaque plum/purple/black-coloured 1982 Gruaud-Larose exhibits an explosive nose of new saddle leather, plums, prunes, black cherry jam, chocolate, steak tartare, and roasted espresso. Unbelievably powerful, thick, and intense, with full body, mouth-searing tannin levels, a grilled steak-like flavour, and a huge, intense finish, this is a monster, blockbuster 1982 that still needs 5-7 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. It should prove to be one of the most profound Gruaud-Laroses made in the twentieth century. In quality, it is a first-growth. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 129, June 2000
12 bottles per lot
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