1982 La Lagune Bordeaux Blend - France - Bordeaux - Haut Medoc - Red - Third Growth

Dark red with little rim variation. Absolutely no sign of oxidation! Hints of cherry, berry, dried fruits and leather on the nose. Medium bodied, smooth texture, with a long finish. Greatly reduced tannins, but they are still there along with acid notes for a silky and velvety finish. I agree with others--this wine is still drinking well. It has great fruit given its age, and may still have another couple of years left. A classic Bordeaux.

Unbelievably good, strong leather upon open that wafted into soft, velvety texture

beautiful, mature, drinking well.

Still good to drink.

Still drinking very well now. Medium-to-full body, with earthy and red berries nose. Very good finish.

I served my second bottle of this with duck risotto at a dinner party on 10/26/08. It had, unfortunately, turned bad. It was a little vinegary and lost most of its aroma and flavor. I consider this bottle flawed and will not rate it.

Drank it at Olivetto with the Bermans. Quite a nice bottle for the money. Great balance, with acidity and sofness, and unmistakable old bordeaux mustiness. Great classy food wine with a nice price point.