Château Latour 1982 (12 BT)

Château Latour 1982

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 3bn, 4bn/vts, 4vts, slightly wrinkle labels, 5 bin-soiled, 2 slightly scuffed, capsules 5 corroded, 3 scuffed, 2 slightly scuffed, from different importers, Taiwan importer's back slips

Post-sale in New York in 2011, from double magnum, an immensely spicy, aromatic bouquet led to that thick, enveloping, total succulence of Latour 1982. So sweet and ripe. Massive, yet gentle, wine that plumbs the depths of sensory perception. In 2013, again from this lovely large format, absolutely stunning. And from bottle, just so classy and aristocratic, rich and oozing structure and tannins that are now soft without losing any of their great impact. One of the all-time greats. Serena Sutcliffe, MW 

WA 100 

2011年於紐約拍賣後品嚐三公升裝，充滿辛辣香氣，化為濃厚豐滿的1982年拉圖風格，甜美成熟。強勁但細緻，其過人深度令人迷醉。於2013年再次品嚐三公升裝，直教人神魂顛倒。品嚐標準裝，具貴族氣派，濃鬱兼結構出色，丹寧現時已變輕柔，但仍為充滿勁力，不朽之作。施慧娜 (葡萄酒大師 M.W.）

12 bts (sc)

Provenance

Sotheby’s is honored to offer Part II of The Classic Cellar of an Important Asian Collector. 

Immersed in the vibrant world of hospitality and gastronomy from a young age, the collector has cultivated a sophisticated palate, a deep appreciation for classic wines, and an unwavering commitment to quality. A successful entrepreneur and esteemed wine connoisseur, he is also renowned as a hotel and restaurant operator. His discerning taste shines through in this exceptional collection. 

This remarkable collection features some of the most exquisite Bordeaux Classified Growths and gems from legendary vintages such as Mouton Rothschild 1982, Latour 1982 and Petrus 1989. It also includes distinguished Champagnes from renowned houses such as Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1995 and Krug Clos du Mesnil 1990. Complementing these are wines from the iconic Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, spanning the late 1980s to 1990s. Offered in generous parcel quantities, this collection is a true celebration of elegance, tradition, and excellence.

Most of the collection has been acquired over the past three decades from UK and local wine merchants. Almost 100% of the wines were purchased more than 20 years ago. Vintage 1995 and onwards such as Mouton Rothschild and Comte de Champagne were mostly ordered and purchased on release in parcel quantities. The wines have been professionally stored in two professional, temperature-controlled cellars in Taipei since.

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