1982  

"This is a denser version of the 1990 that stylistically reminds me of what the young 1959 probably tasted like. Still backward with a deep ruby/plum color revealing only a touch of lightening at the edge, the wine offers up an extraordinary nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity. With 6-8 hours decanting in a closed decanter, it will offer beautiful drinking, but it needs another 5-8 years to reach full maturity. It is capable of lasting 50-60 years. This classic Lafite is not as fat and concentrated as the 1982 Latour, nor as complex or concentrated as the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but it is a winner all the same." - 97+pts WA (June 2009)

1990  Engraved Magnum

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2007  OWC, 2nd wine Cos d'Estournel

Second wine of Super Second Growth Cos d'Estournel. Cabernet Sauvignon-based, with Merlot the balance. It is not unusual for half of the estate's crop to go into this wine. Decant & Drink now. -- "Purple-red, plummy nose with broad fruit, lots of class but just a touch of leanness on the finish. Drink 2011-16." - Decanter Magazine

2009  

Chateau Puygueraud is produced mainly from Merlot with, however, a proportion of Cabernet that is quite high for the region as well as a touch of Malbec with its peppery character. In 2005, all the Cabernet Sauvignon was pulled up and Cabernet Franc was planted in its place. Available in 750ml bottles too.