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Grapes for Climate Change Action 2022 Wine Auction

October 12 — 19, 2022
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LOT 122

Lot 122

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982 (1) WS 94 WA 97

CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982 (1) WS 94 WA 97
Lot 122 Details
CHATEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1982

Pauillac.

This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like. Still backward with a deep ruby/plum color revealing only a touch of lightening at the edge, the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity. With 6-8 hours decanting in a closed decanter, it will offer beautiful drinking, but it needs another 5-8 years to reach full maturity. It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. WS 94 WA 97

1 bt.    per lot $3,500 - $4,000

Sold For: $3,780
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