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Lots 1-333: A collection of modern greats, purchased over the past 2 decades by a leading private collector, and meticulously stored in a purpose built, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled home cellar.

Château Latour 1982 (7 BT)

Auction Closed

September 7, 03:51 PM GMT

Estimate

8,000 - 9,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

Château Latour 1982

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

u. 2vts, 3ts, 2t/hs, labels very slightly soiled and slightly wrinkled, 1 detached, 1 very slightly scuffed at edge, 2 slightly faded, 1 capsule slightly damaged at base, 2 damaged at base, corks slightly depressed

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


7 bts (2 cn)


Provenance:



A wonderful collection of modern greats, comprising leading names from across both the Old and New Worlds. Alongside particularly strong representation from Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley’s most classic estates, we are also offered an insight into this forward-thinking collector’s broad tastes, with great depth of stock from Italy and Spain’s leading properties, as well as gems from further afield, particularly California, South Africa, the US and Australia. This wonderful collection was meticulously assembled over the past 2 decades by one of Europe’s leading collectors, and meticulously stored in a purpose built, state-of-the-art, climate-controlled home cellar.


LYING IN OCTAVIAN, WILTSHIRE Offered In Bond, available Duty Paid


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