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One of the monumental wines of the last century is the 1982 Pichon Lalande.Since bottling,it has flirted with perfection,and was a sprinter out of the gate,which gave rise to questions about how quickly it would decline.However,at age 27,it retains all its glossy,rich,cassis fruit,chocolaty,berry,jam-like nots,and plenty of earthy,foresty flavors.This is a full-bodied,extravagantly rich Pichon Lalande seemingly devoid of acidity and tannin,but the wine is incredibly well-balanced and pure.It is an amazing effort!
(100 POINTS).
Robert Parker. (The Wine Advocate. #183.June 2009).
Tasted 25 times with consistent notes.
I have drunk the 1982 Pichon-Lalande as often as any 1982 Bordeaux.With over two dozen tasting notes since its bottling,it is amazing that my scores have always been in the upper nineties.In short,Pichon-Lalande (or any Pauillac) could not be much better than this full-bodied,unctuous,super-complex,concentrated wine.From its explosive bouquet of cedar,blackcurrants,herbs,and spices to its layer upon layer of rich fruit that coats the mouth,this is an awesome bottle of wine.It has been sensational since it was bottled.Will it ever close up or begin to lose some fruit? There is some lightening at the edge (something that is not apparent in other 1982 Pauillacs),but keep in mind that this is the only Pauillac with significant quantities (about 40%) of Merlot,which accounts for the faint amber edge.This wine should continue to drink well for at least 10-15 more years.Although astronomically expensive and virtually impossible to find,this is what great Bordeaux is all about!
(99-100 POINTS).
Robert Parker. (The Wine Advocate. #95. October 1994).
According to WineSearcher,the current average price of a bottle of 1982 Pichon-Longueville-Lalande in the UK is £579 (Ex VAT and Duty).
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