CHATEAU LAFITE 1982 |

Château Lafite 1982 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 1bn, 9vts, 1ts, 1t/hs, 1 level into the neck, tissue slightly adhered to label edges, 1 slightly corroded capsule, 4 slight signs of seepage, excellent color and clarity65% 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 WA 97+12 bts (owc)Estimates are per lot