11 bottles per lot
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FINEST LAFITE
Taken from temperature-controlled storage for this sale, this single lot of 1982 Lafite speaks for itself.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: three bottom neck, six top shoulder, two upper shoulder; very lightly corroded capsules, lightly nicked capsules
"Eventually a triumph. On decanting and for two and a half hours later, the wine was big and smoky, with ripe fruit, a rather burnt nose, and firm, grippy tannins. With time a softer, riper plum and fig fruit character arose and the smoky, burnt aromas took a backseat, along with cedary lead pencil notes. On the palate in time the tannins softened as well, providing a lush, rich, velvety drink just in time for the steak." CC, Dinner at Christie's, December 2009
11 bottles per lot
Taken from temperature-controlled storage for this sale, this single lot of 1982 Lafite speaks for itself.
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Levels: three bottom neck, six top shoulder, two upper shoulder; very lightly corroded capsules, lightly nicked capsules
"Eventually a triumph. On decanting and for two and a half hours later, the wine was big and smoky, with ripe fruit, a rather burnt nose, and firm, grippy tannins. With time a softer, riper plum and fig fruit character arose and the smoky, burnt aromas took a backseat, along with cedary lead pencil notes. On the palate in time the tannins softened as well, providing a lush, rich, velvety drink just in time for the steak." CC, Dinner at Christie's, December 2009
11 bottles per lot