CHATEAU LAFITE 1982 |

Château Lafite 1982 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classéu. 7bn, 3vts, labels heavily soiled and stained with remnants of its original tissues, 7 almost illegible with original tissues adhered on top, capsules very slightly scuffed, 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