8 bottles per lot
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Château Latour--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Offered in an original wooden case. Slightly damp stained labels. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: Always somewhat atypical, the 1982 Latour has been the most opulent, flamboyant, and precocious of the northern Mdocs, especially the St. - Juliens, Pauillacs and St.-Estphes. It hasn't changed much over the last 10-15 years, revealing sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent even extravagant levels of fruits, glycerin, and body. It an amazing wine and on several occasions, I have actually picked it as a right bank Pomerol because of the lushness and succulence of the cedary, blackberry, black currant fruit. This vintage has always tasted great, even in its youth, and revealed a precociousness that one does not associate with this Chateau. However, the 1982 is still evolving at a glacial pace. The concentration remains remarkable, and the wine is a full-bodied, exuberant, rich classic Pauillac in its aromatic and flavor profiles. It's just juice up (similar to an athlete on steroids) and is all the better for it. Drink it now, in 20years, and in 50 years! Don't miss it if you are a wine lover. Robert Parker, June 2009
8 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Offered in an original wooden case. Slightly damp stained labels. Levels base of neck or better
Tasting note: Always somewhat atypical, the 1982 Latour has been the most opulent, flamboyant, and precocious of the northern Mdocs, especially the St. - Juliens, Pauillacs and St.-Estphes. It hasn't changed much over the last 10-15 years, revealing sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent even extravagant levels of fruits, glycerin, and body. It an amazing wine and on several occasions, I have actually picked it as a right bank Pomerol because of the lushness and succulence of the cedary, blackberry, black currant fruit. This vintage has always tasted great, even in its youth, and revealed a precociousness that one does not associate with this Chateau. However, the 1982 is still evolving at a glacial pace. The concentration remains remarkable, and the wine is a full-bodied, exuberant, rich classic Pauillac in its aromatic and flavor profiles. It's just juice up (similar to an athlete on steroids) and is all the better for it. Drink it now, in 20years, and in 50 years! Don't miss it if you are a wine lover. Robert Parker, June 2009
8 bottles per lot