1982 Latour
France - Bordeaux - Pauillac
- First Growth
Bordeaux Blend
Still
Still
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Marketplace Details
| Location | Qty for sale | Size | Asking price | Buy Now | Min bid qty | Reserve |
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| Offsite | 1 | 750ml | $1,500.00 |  |
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| Offsite | 1 | 750ml | $1,550.00 | ||||
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| Offsite | 82 | 750ml |
| Date | Quantity sold | Size | Price |
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| 11/10/09 | 1 | 375ml | $500.00 | ||
| 10/09/09 | 1 | 750ml | $1,100.00 | ||
| 11/03/09 | 1 | 750ml | $1,400.00 |
Producer Notes
Château Latour is among the First Growth properties classified in the Bordeaux 1855 Classification. The estate is situated in the southern portion of Pauillac, bordering St. Julien and the Gironde estuary. Latour is considered one of the longest-lasting First Growths, reflecting its high proportion of Cabernet Sauvignon. The blend is typically 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc... More »
Professional Reviews
- Source
- International Wine Cellar
- Issue
- Issue 103
Community Tasting Notes
- Author
- adamg
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 94%
- Tasted On
- 06/15/2009
Crimson in color. Medium rim variation. Slow legs. Cedar. Dates. Tobacco. Medium/Full bodied. Satin-like texture. Silky. Long finish. Truly a religious experience.
- Author
- winefolio
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 92%
- Tasted On
- 03/04/2009
- Author
- dave1161
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 18%
- Tasted On
- 12/24/2008
- Author
- Daniel B
- Site / Blog
- Trust Rating
- 99%
- Tasted On
- 03/01/2004
- Drink Dates
- 2004-2014
The 1982 vintage was characterized by high heat that resulted in very ripe, highly alcoholic wines (the ripest since 1959). Many wine writers and collectors (especially British writers) initially dismissed the vintage because of the high alcohol levels and almost freakish amounts of fruit. They theorized that the wines would die an early death. (Note, many of these same writers and fellow travelers now say the same thing about 1997 Barolos and Barbarescos.) Simply put, these pundits blew the call and today one would be hard pressed to find anyone of note who doesn't believe 1982 to be one of the best vintages of the 20th Century. An ethereal bouquet of sandalwood, leather, rose, cherry, and minerals ? almost textural in its nuances. Thick, smooth, and rich with deep power yet feminine grace ? the combination for which all great wines aspire. Tannins are still significant but are integrating. Acidity is more than sufficient for continued aging. Can be drunk now but another decade is probably warranted. The finish lasts for over a minute.
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