This lot is comprised of 2 bottle(s) of 1982 Chateau Palmer Margaux - 750ml. Estimate for this lot is between $1200 - $1600 with a reserve of $850. The wine in this lot belongs to collection 10880.
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Please note the following conditions on the wine in the lot - Base Of Neck.
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This consignor has maintained his entire collection in strictly temperature-controlled conditions, utilizing his personal wine cellar since 2020 and, prior to that, two specialized units acquired twenty years ago. As the original owner, he personally sourced every bottle directly from the LCBO or, in the case of certain Napa selections, directly from Vice Versa—a small, cultish operation renowned for its outstanding Cabernets. This diligent preservation ensures that each bottle remains in optimal condition, characterized by pristine labels and high fill levels.
1982 Chateau Palmer Margaux from this lot has the following scores - Vinous 93 points, CellarTracker 92 points. This is the tasting note for 1982 Chateau Palmer Margaux from Robert Parker - Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the magnum of 1982 Château Palmer is one of the best examples that I have tasted, even if it is no match for the 1983. It is a little curmudgeonly at first, perhaps slightly pinched, but it unfolds nicely and reveals quite mineral-rich, soy-tinged black fruit interlaced with graphite. The palate is medium-bodied with quite firm tannin lending this backbone. It is missing some weight towards the finish, but as it opens in the glass, it reveals hidden facets such as tobacco and tertiary notes, allied with poise and finesse. Granted, it falls short of what could have been given the benevolent vintage and quality of its peers, however this magnum suggests that in larger formats might be worth seeking out.