3 bottles per lot
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Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
One slightly damaged capsule. One bin-soiled and damaged label, two with very slight damage to edges. Levels two into neck one base of neck
Tasting Note: The 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple colour 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 flavour 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 (June 2000)
3 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
One slightly damaged capsule. One bin-soiled and damaged label, two with very slight damage to edges. Levels two into neck one base of neck
Tasting Note: The 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple colour 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 flavour 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 (June 2000)
3 bottles per lot
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