12 bottles per lot
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Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Lot 474 one corroded and two slightly damaged capsules. Bin-soiled, one stained, five slightly stained and six slightly damaged labels. Levels: five into neck, four base of neck and three very top-shoulder. In original wooden case. Lot 475 three slightly damaged capsules. Bin-soiled, one badly damaged remains of label only, one damaged, two slightly damaged, one badly stained and two stained labels. Levels: two into neck, six base of neck and four top-shoulder. In original wooden case
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. Robert Parker. Wine Advocate 129 (June 2000)
12 bottles per lot
Pauillac, 1er cru classé. Château-bottled
Lot 474 one corroded and two slightly damaged capsules. Bin-soiled, one stained, five slightly stained and six slightly damaged labels. Levels: five into neck, four base of neck and three very top-shoulder. In original wooden case. Lot 475 three slightly damaged capsules. Bin-soiled, one badly damaged remains of label only, one damaged, two slightly damaged, one badly stained and two stained labels. Levels: two into neck, six base of neck and four top-shoulder. In original wooden case
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. Robert Parker. Wine Advocate 129 (June 2000)
12 bottles per lot
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