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9.5

I tasted the 1982 Lynch-Bages twice within a month, both at a private dinner in London and at the château, from bottle and double-magnum on separate occasions. Both vindicate an exceptionally fine 1982, perhaps a bit overlooked in a vintage full of stars. Curiously, the bottle in Bordeaux does not fully deliver the mesmerizing freshness and energy compared to the bottle in London: pencil-lead-tinged black fruit intermixed with clove and freshly-rolled tobacco. The palate is medium-bodied with firm tannins, perhaps just a little austere compared to its peers. Yet, indeed, the bottle in London exudes class and composure with a detailed, mineral-driven vintage belying that year's unseasonably warm period. Superb. Tasted both in London at a private dinner and at the château. (Neal Martin, Vinous, July 2023) — 2 years ago

Ron Siegel

9.7

The 82 Latour was a perfect ending to a great night with friends & great reason to open & share these rare btls from my cellar. — 3 years ago

Lars Kirstein

9.1

40 year old Bordeaux still in aber good shape, nose with a lot of red and dark fruits and leather, medium body little hold back but good drinking flow, good medium long finish — 3 years ago

Naboth van den Broek

9.1

Lovely aged classic claret. Perfect Christmas drink. Angels singing, upon a midnight, the stars in the bright sky. Hark, hark, hark. — 4 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.5

Tasted blind. Reddish tawny, almost opaque. Big shoulders in the nose. Complex. Notes of briary brush, raspberry, hickory, pepper and tobacco leaf. Mellow in the mouth, especially when compared to the big nose. Sweeter fruit finish. Took some deductive time with my guess... 82 Margaux which freaked out my friend who brought the bottle. This is in a good place, not sure if it will improve with more age. But it’s in no danger of declining anytime soon. — 5 years ago

Tom Hamilton

9.2

Had with brazed beef short ribs. Very good! — 7 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.2

Needs 2 hours. Lovely balance and softness. Not at the Lalande level but really nice. Classic in style. Moderate finish. — 8 years ago

Nicholas Sommariva

9.2

You smell this and you know it's OLD. Such a beautiful nose that you can spend all day smelling. A very nice, lasting finish. Tar, leather, and plum. — 8 years ago

B

10

6L 1982 La Mission Chateau Haut Brion Bordeaux. Drank w K at 50th gala. Amazing. Really interesting nose that kept evolving. Earthy, gamey, mineral notes. Long finish. Epic. Preferred this to the 1989 Chateau de Beaucastel. Amazing. — 10 years ago

Peter Mansell

9.6

In magnum. Took a while to open up but outstanding — 11 years ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Slightly hazy (poor reflection on my impatient decanting ) but quite deep garnet, wide terracotta rim . Slightly high toned , quite meaty dried mushroom nose, red currant , degraded blackberry and earthy notes. Just a bit rustic and lacks a bit of definition and interest to be honest . On the palate shows better with good poise and roundness, finely judged acidity with , ripe and quite vivid mix of red and dark fruit. Touch of sous bois and grafite , seems younger on the palate than the nose or appearance would indicate. Good persistence too , with rounded still noticeable tannins . Overall an ok showing , and only started deteriorating after 3 hours in decanter , especially considering the upper shoulder ullage, there will be better bottles out there . Drink now and over the next 5 -7 years . — 2 years ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland

9.5

What a treat for sure! This 1982 Premier Grand Cru, 1st growth Chateau-Margaux is a beautiful medium red ruby with a good amount of bricking. On the nose: Red fruits and sweet age perfume jump from the glass followed by scents of tobacco, crème brûlée, and mint-mushroom! Old Bordeaux flavors do not disappoint: a soft and velvety feel, red fruits continue to standout although more subtle than the nose with cedar and smoked meat notes followed by a long tobacco-espresso finish. — 3 years ago

with Karin and Jill

Mike Saviage

9.5

Dark tawny, regal in its color. Silky, killer nose. Notes of black fruit, dark earth, cassis and leather saddle, some barrel toast. Tannins resolved as this coats what it touches in the mouth. Really nicely made wine. Guessed 82 Lynch Bages. — 4 years ago

Doug Powers

9.1

Initially pretty closed, cedar and some woody (oak) notes, fruit is mature, tannic structure has receded, medium-long finish, very good if a tad rustic, but lacks the depth of better classified growths. — 4 years ago

with Jim

Sylvain Rhainds

9.8

Un vin Hors norme! Mon meilleur HB et mon Meilleur 1982. Tout y etait. Fruit, matiere, finesse, structure, longueur et nez renversant. Il vient se classer avec les Clinet 90 et cheval Blanc 90 comme vin mytique a mes yeux! — 5 years ago

Stephen Mandy

9.3

For a Haut Medoc grand cru I was delighted to drink this 35 year old gem. Smokey cedar nose and rich tobacco cassis flavors with delicate tannins this wine has enormous fruit and lasting power. — 8 years ago

Greg Koslosky

9.5

A stunning 82 one of the best right bank wines of the vintage ! — 8 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.6

Commencing delecte-bomb transmission....from 6 liter. Smokey BBQ, almost tangy fruit. Splendid. — 9 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.6

Superb. Best of tasting — 11 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), Bordeaux; 30 March 2023 at Yono's, Albany, NY — 2 years ago

Dan

9.0

Still good fruit, but lots of cigar box, spice, cedar, some very mild vanilla notes, some funk. Drinking very well now. — 2 years ago

Mike Saviage

9.4

Tasted blind. Scarlet tawny color, opaque with thin rims. Nice nose with notes of red fruit, cedar desk, dusty earth, mocha, leather saddle and some spices. Good structure with softened but present tannins. Has a nice richness to it. Guessed 86 Cos. This is better than most previous samples I’ve had of this. — 3 years ago

Naboth van den Broek

9.4

Drinking beautifully. Beautiful brownish rim, nose still fresh and lively, but with secondary notes clearly shining through. Super soft tannins. Showing exactly why this wine is such a great buy, and not just in great years like this. — 4 years ago

John A

9.6

Simply one of those moments in time that captures everything good about wine and life. Truly superb and drinking beautifully at 38 — 4 years ago

John Van Trijp

10

Magnum lunch. Perfect wine! — 5 years ago

Robert Cunningham

Wine Educator DeVinimus, Wine Workshop

9.1

Nice fruit and dark earth elements — 8 years ago

Conrad Green

9.5

Soft and generous with violets and a very pretty midpalate. Gorgeous. Medium finish — 8 years ago

with Matt and Paul

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.8

What an elegant wine. This #chateaubranecantenac had incredible complexity and balance. All the notes showed as a classic #grandcruclasse #bordeaux. The fruit was sweet, the structure was finessed, and the length was great. #medoc #margaux #cabernetsaugvinon #blend #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Brandon Thomas

9.2

Found this guy in the cellar. — 11 years ago

Jose Geraldello

10

Best Boardeux year — 12 years ago