Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Lafite
Label Name:
 
Pauillac 1er Cru
Vintage:
 
1982
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Pauillac, Médoc, Bordeaux
Volume:
 
6000ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 6%
Method:
 
Traditional left-bank Bordeaux vinification: destemmed grapes, fermentation in vats, gravity/temperature-controlled élevage and blended, matured approximately 18–20 months in French oak barrels.
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18
Tasting Note:
 
Evolved blackcurrant and plum with cedar, pencil lead, tobacco, violets and cigar box. Elegant, silky mid-palate with refined tannins, mineral lift and a very long, persistent finish.
Food Pairing:
 
Western: roast lamb, prime rib, venison, beef Wellington, mushroom risotto, aged hard cheeses. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, soy-braised beef short ribs, Korean BBQ, rich mushroom or black-bean dishes.
Vineyard Info:
 
Château Lafite Rothschild, Premier Grand Cru Classé (1855) in Pauillac; historic estate renowned for finesse, longevity and small-berry Cabernet-driven blends.
Awards/Ratings:
 
Notable scores and recognition: Robert Parker/Wine Advocate (historically 98–100 pts, updated reviews include a 100 in 2000; commonly cited as 98–100), Wine Spectator 94–97, Jancis Robinson 18/20, Falstaff ~96. Frequently appears in major auctions and collectors' top lists