Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982

Classification	Premier Cru Classe
Type	Red
Producer	Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Vintage	1982
Country	France
Main region	Bordeaux
Region	Pauillac
Grape	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux Blend
Volume	0,75
Condition	Base of neck
Label	Slightly bin stained
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Perfect
Label	Slightly damaged
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	High Shoulder
Label	Damaged
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0
Volume	0,75
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Very Good
Stock	0
Volume	1,5
Condition	Top shoulder
Label	Slightly bin stained
Drinkable	-2020
Stock	0

Professional reviews

Robert Parker (100)

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.

Winespectator (94)

Dark ruby red. Mineral, berry and mint. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a long finish. A silky, seductive wine

Rene Gabriel (18)

Rene Gabriel rates this wine 18/20 points.

BOW (10)