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1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac - Premier Grand Cru Classe 75cl

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1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild Pauillac - Premier Grand Cru Classe 75cl

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Lot Information

Bottler

Chateau Bottled

Classification

Red Wine

Country

France

Region

Pauillac

Strength

12.5%

Style

Cabernet Franc - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Petit Verdot

Vintage

1982

Lafite Rothschild Auction

Bordeaux Wine Auction

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Description

A bottle of 1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild from Bordeaux's Pauillac appellation.

Château Lafite is ranked as a First Growth under the 1855 Bordeaux Classification and commonly regarded as being the most elegant and refined of them all. Plantings are 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 3% Cabernet France and 2% Petit Verdot. It is a 100 hectare estate.

'The 1982 Lafite Rothschild is at the peak of its powers today, and the two bottles I drank this year were both exceptional. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries and blackcurrants mingled with notions of cedar chest, cigar box, camphor and dried flowers, it's medium to full-bodied, supple and seamless, with an effortlessly elegant, harmonious profile and a long, fragrant finish. While this is far from being the most powerful Médoc of the vintage, it is among the most pleasurable. 98/100' William Kelley, Wine Advocate, 2022

Condition

Please see images for fill level and label condition. Note damage to the label and capsule, which has a small tear of approximately 8mm on the left hand side, but which appears to be secure.

The Whisky.Auction team has inspected this lot and found it to be suitable for sale. However, please note the absence of a condition statement does not imply that this lot is in perfect condition or free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of ageing. We cannot guarantee that the contents of this bottle will be free from the effects of age, cork taint, oxidation or other faults. Older bottles often contain sediment. Wines are more fragile than spirits and older wines may be listed, at our discretion, for their historical interest rather than their drinkability. We can in no way guarantee that they are still within their plateau of maturity or to the buyer’s taste.

This bottle does not appear to be leaking. While we take every care to pack bottles securely we cannot guarantee that old corks and closures will not leak in transit.

Fill Level

Into neck

Approx. shipping weight

1.50kg
Delivery charges

VAT Applicable