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The February 2018 Distinguished Cellar Auction Featuring The Tower Cellar

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Auction Ends: 2/15/2018 6:00:00 PM PDT

Lot #63. Lafite Rothschild 1982

Description: Consists of 12 Bottles, 0.75L
Packaging: OWC.
Score: 100 RP.
"The 1982 Lafite possesses a dark, dense ruby/purple color with only a subtle lightening at the rim. Spectacular aromatics offer jammy cherry and black fruits intertwined with lead pencil, mineral, and smoky wood scents. Powerful for a Lafite, this wine unfolds to reveal extraordinary richness, purity, and overall symmetry in addition to stunning flavor depth and persistence. The finish lasts for nearly a minute. Plenty of tannin remains, and the wine displays a vibrancy and youthfulness that belie its 18 years of age. The modern day equivalent of Lafite-Rothschild's immortal 1959, the 1982 will enjoy another 30-70 years of life! An amazing achievement!" Wine Advocate #129, Jun 2000
Provenance: The Marée Cellar
Notes: 2 Base neck, 2 very top shoulder, 5 top shoulder, 3 high shoulder, 11 very lightly corroded and 2 scuffed capsules, mold stained, bin soiled, 4 lightly scuffed, 8 scuffed, 4 lightly torn, 5 lightly wrinkled, 5 tissue stained and 5 damp stained labels, 1 sign of slight past seepage.
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Lot Location: Orange County
Estimate: $35,000

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