Lot 1290
  • 1290

CHATEAU LAFITE 1982

Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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Description

Château Lafite 1982
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
u. 2bn, 2vts, 4ts, wine comes from 2 different importers, scuffed labels, 4 nicked labels, 2 partially torn labels, excellent color and clarity, see illustration

65% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage. On Christmas Eve 2013, an incredibly rich, spicy, leathery nose, multi-layered and meaty. The taste balances fresh acidity with real maturity and it is just so 'thick' and velvety. Enormous tannic structure with irony backbone. Serena Sutcliffe, MW

11 bts (sc)

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