Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982, 1 double-magnum per lot

Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Slightly corroded capsule. Slightly bin-soiled label, non integrated US import slip label. Level: into-neck
Tasting note: 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. This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but it is a winner all the same. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 183, June 2009.
1 double-magnum per lot