{"product_id":"chateau-lafite-rothschild-1982","title":"Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1982","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginating from France in the Bordeaux region, specifically within the Pauillac AOC appellation in the Médoc, Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 represents a legendary, monumental, and historically transformative expression of Premier Grand Cru Classé Left Bank winemaking. Ranked at the very pinnacle of the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Château Lafite Rothschild has long epitomized quintessential aristocratic finesse, aromatic complexity, and supreme longevity. Situated on the northern boundary of Pauillac bordering Saint-Estèphe, the estate's vineyard occupies high gravel plateaus composed of deep, well-draining Quaternary gravel mixed with aeolian sand on a bed of tertiary limestone. Under the stewardship of Baron Éric de Rothschild and technical director Jean Delmas, the winemaking philosophy adhered to traditional parcel-by-parcel fermentation in large oak vats, followed by maturation for 20 to 24 months in 100% new French oak barrels crafted at the estate's own cooperage. The 1982 vintage is widely heralded as the watershed year of the modern fine wine era, delivering an iconic Lafite that marries ethereal perfume, effortless power, and multi-decade cellar grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWine Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wine presents an opaque, deep dark garnet red colour with luminous mahogany and warm brick reflections along the rim. An expressive, highly perfumed bouquet opens with noble aromas of ripe black currant, dark plum compote, wild blackberry, and dried cherries, interwoven with sophisticated notes of lead pencil graphite, cigar box, crushed gravel minerality, dried violet petals, cedarwood, truffle, and subtle sweet leather. On the palate, it is full bodied, silken, and expansive, delivering concentrated flavours of dark fruits, licorice, and savoury mineral earth, all supported by a bright, mouthwatering spine of natural cool-climate Left Bank acidity. Framed by supremely refined, velvety tannins and an exceptionally dense, seamless mid-palate structure, it concludes with an extraordinarily long, persistent finish marked by lingering black fruit, cedar spice, and a clean gravelly mineral grip. Composed predominantly of Cabernet Sauvignon (approximately 65%) blended with Merlot (29%), Cabernet Franc (5%), and Petit Verdot (1%), this legendary 1982 release is in its peak drinking window spanning 2005–2050+. Stylistically, it effortlessly combines Lafite's signature haunting perfume, aristocratic restraint, and historic cellaring majesty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"300859 - Bonvin Wine \u0026 Spirits Merchants Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44564509425751,"sku":"133027","price":8081.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2479\/4148\/files\/Chateau-Lafite-Rothschild-1982.jpg?v=1793299484","url":"https:\/\/zyn.ca\/products\/chateau-lafite-rothschild-1982","provider":"ZYN THE WINE MARKET LTD.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}