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Blend: 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot, Cabernet Franc
Drinking Window: 1998-2050
A wine of legend from a vintage of dreams.
The 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild is not merely a First Growth; it’s a benchmark in Bordeaux history. From an exceptional vintage that redefined the modern era of fine wine, this Lafite stands as one of the most sought-after and celebrated releases ever made by the estate.
In the glass, it radiates with maturity and depth, cedar, graphite, blackcurrant, and dried violets unfolding in complex, layered harmony.
The palate is silky and refined, with astonishing persistence and balance that only decades in bottle can bestow. It's graceful yet commanding, like a symphony conducted by a master.
Critics and collectors alike hail this vintage as one of the greatest Lafites of all time.
Critic Notes:
98 Points | Neal Martin (Vinous) - Wine Journal Jan 2013
“Tasted at Pebbles/Zachy’s 1982 dinner in Hong Kong. This is the second time I have tasted the Lafite ’82 this year and both bottles have been exemplary. Here it has a brilliantly defined nose of black fruit, graphite and limestone that has an electrifying intensity – a brightness undimmed over three decades. The palate displays outstanding balance, a little more feminine than Latour and quintessentially “Lafite” rather than “1982”. Fleshy and opulent towards the finish, yet not flamboyant or as extrovert as Mouton, this is just a fabulous Lafite that should plateau for many years. Tasted November 2012.”
97 Points | Robert Parker Jr - The Wine Advocate, 29 June 2009
“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. Release price: ($350.00/case)”
Shipping Policy
Canadian Liquor Store always does its best to ensure your order is well packaged, using original winery packaging, styrofoam shippers, etc., however, once the package leaves our warehouse, Canadian Liquor Store is no longer liable for it. Please be aware that extra re-shipping fee may apply if the customer has entered the wrong address or postal code and We do not accept shipping to PO boxes.
Couriers do not insure liquor, therefore, Canadian Liquor Store is unable to cover any loss or damages that may occur during shipping.
WHEN WILL MY PARCEL ARRIVE?
Please allow for 2-5 business days for deliveries within Alberta, 3-6 business days for Western Canada and 6-10 business days for Eastern Canada.
Please note that our courier delivers from Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm your local time. We recommend using your business address as the shipping address if you or another person of legal drinking age is not able to receive the parcel in person. We cannot leave the parcel at the door. Alternatively, you could let us know your preferred shipping days so that we may advise the courier. Please note that we cannot guarantee an exact time and we require at least a three hour window in which someone will be home.
However: In some cases- depending on where you live, weather conditions and other unforeseen events, delivery could take longer. We will keep you updated in the event of a delay. You will receive tracking information once your order has been processed and shipped out. This may take up to 2 business days.
