Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac 1982
Chateau Lafite Rothschild is a prestigious wine estate in Bordeaux, France, known for producing high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines. It is one of the five First Growths of Bordeaux and is highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts worldwide. The estate has a long and rich history dating back to the 17th century and its wines are known for their exceptional quality and aging potential. And the 82 vintage is legendary and now drinking in its prime!
100 Points - Decanter
Review Date: 05/2023A demure yet confident beauty, the 1982 Lafite is in its prime and will delight anyone privy to an audience. Scents of tobacco, sandalwood and spice box waft with increasing intensity as this sits in the glass, then it floats across the palate leaving a persistent trail of stony minerals: flint and graphite along with preserved cherries are laced with sweet, smoky incense, and radiant acidity gives a perception of weightlessness while shedding light on the wine’s depths. So effortlessly and elegantly framed, and as exquisitely perfect as this is now, there is nothing to suggest it will fade any time soon. (MM)