Château Pétrus--Vintage 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Lots 11 and 12 excellent appearance, one very slightly stained label in lot 12. Lot 13 slightly corroded capsules. One slightly stained label. Levels base of neck or better
In original wooden cases
Tasting Note: Picked in one day by a large team at the end of a very hot harvest. My highest marks in the early to mid-1990s: rich, velvety, fleshy, 'a velvet-lined mouthfiller'. Fully evolved but with all the components to warrant a long life. Most recently, still deep and richly coloured; bouquet harmonious and complacent; full, rich, certainly impressive but if one is to be overcritical, a bit obvious and lacking the zest and drama of the top Médocs. But this will not deter the world's richest. Last tasted Oct 2000 ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
Château Pétrus--Vintage 1982
Pomerol, cru exceptionnel
Lots 11 and 12 excellent appearance, one very slightly stained label in lot 12. Lot 13 slightly corroded capsules. One slightly stained label. Levels base of neck or better
In original wooden cases
Tasting Note: Picked in one day by a large team at the end of a very hot harvest. My highest marks in the early to mid-1990s: rich, velvety, fleshy, 'a velvet-lined mouthfiller'. Fully evolved but with all the components to warrant a long life. Most recently, still deep and richly coloured; bouquet harmonious and complacent; full, rich, certainly impressive but if one is to be overcritical, a bit obvious and lacking the zest and drama of the top Médocs. But this will not deter the world's richest. Last tasted Oct 2000 ***** M.B.
12 bottles per lot
