Fine Wine Online Auction

November 28, 2017

LOT 26

Lot 26

CHÂTEAU RAUSAN-SÉGLA 1982 (2)
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1982 (1) 97 WA
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1981 (1)

CHÂTEAU RAUSAN-SÉGLA 1982 (2)
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1982 (1) 97 WA
CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1981 (1)
Lot 26 Details
CHÂTEAU RAUSAN-SÉGLA 1982 (2)
Margaux. Grand Cru Classé
u. 1 bn.

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1982 (1)
Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts.

The 1982 Chateau Margaux is a wine that I have tasted many times, constantly contrasted against the 1983 to see which is better. Frankly I found that it depends on the bottle, although maybe the 1983 edges it. But it is important to assess the 1982 on its own individual merits because it is a superb First Growth. This was a great bottle: fragrant and beautifully defined on the nose that on this occasion offered a more conspicuous graphite scent, which lent it a Pauillac-like personality. Allowing the wine to open and aerate, the traits one associates with the property emerge—wilted violets and rose petals. The palate is medium-bodied, fresh and mineral-laden, that suggestion of candied orange peel on the entry segueing into layers of pure red and black fruit. There is always something effortless about this Chateau Margaux and the pixelation on the finish is up there with the very best. Is it the best 1982 First Growth? No, it's not quite up there with 1982 Latour or Mouton-Rothschild, however, it is a sublime evocation of the vineyard and it will continue to give pleasure for a couple of decades yet. Tasted May 2016. 97 WA

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1981 (1)
Margaux. 1er Cru Classé
u. vts.


4 bts. per lot $1,500 - $1,800

Realised: $2,040
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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