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CHATEAU LAFITE 1982
Estimate
22,000 - 28,000 USD
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Château Lafite 1982
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
u. 2bn, 7vts, 3ts, slightly scuffed and nicked labels, 2 of which partially torn, 6 slightly sunken and 2 slightly raised corks, 2 slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity
This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like... the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity... It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but it is a winner all the same. WA 97+ - 06/09
12 bts (sc)
Estimates are per lot
Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé
u. 2bn, 7vts, 3ts, slightly scuffed and nicked labels, 2 of which partially torn, 6 slightly sunken and 2 slightly raised corks, 2 slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity
This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like... the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity... It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but it is a winner all the same. WA 97+ - 06/09
12 bts (sc)
Estimates are per lot