Lafite 1982 750mL (Top Shoulder) Portugal "Incisive aromas and flavors of

"Incisive aromas and flavors of wild cherry

"The 2014 Echezeaux Grand Cru has a well-defined bouquet: dark berry fruit

Drink it over the next 15-20 years

"Lotus vineyard is just below Howell Mountain

It will be fascinating to see if this wine ultimately rivals the great Palmers made in 1983

Lafite 1982 750mL (Top Shoulder) Portugal "Incisive aromas and flavors of"The 1982 Lafite Rothschild is at the peak of its powers today, and the two bottles I drank this year were both exceptional. Wafting from the glass with aromas of sweet red berries and blackcurrants mingled with notions of cedar chest, cigar box, camphor and dried flowers, it's medium to full bodied, supple and seamless, with an effortlessly elegant, harmonious profile and a long, fragrant finish. While this is far from being the most powerful Mdoc of