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First confirm that a 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild is the Grand Vin, not Carruades de Lafite or another wine carrying only the word “Lafite”. The estate technical sheet supports the 1982 vintage, Pauillac, blend and ...
First confirm that a 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild is the Grand Vin, not Carruades de Lafite or another wine carrying only the word “Lafite”. The estate technical sheet supports the 1982 vintage, Pauillac, blend and ABV; the volume, fill level, labels and provenance of an individual bottle still depend on the item itself.
Specific details in the official 1982 technical sheet
| Field | Official technical sheet | Use when checking the bottle |
|---|---|---|
| Formal name | Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 | The full front label should correspond; do not replace it with a market nickname |
| Appellation | AOC Pauillac, Bordeaux, France | Verify the Pauillac and bottling wording on the front label |
| Grape proportions | Cabernet Sauvignon 65%, Merlot 29%, Cabernet Franc 6% | Describes only the 1982 wine; it does not authenticate an individual bottle |
| ABV | 12% vol. | Compare it with the bottle label; stop and investigate any difference |
| Maturation | After blending, matured in barrels for 20 months, predominantly new oak | Estate vintage information, not the storage history of an individual bottle |
Read volume and fill level from the bottle
The official 1982 technical sheet does not determine the volume of the bottle in hand. Transcribe 700 ml, 750 ml, magnum or any other volume exactly from the label. Even when several bottles share a case, assign each bottle an identifier; do not populate every record from wording on the outside of the wooden case.
- Photograph the front and back labels, neck, capsule, bottle base, volume, ABV and importer label.
- Describe the fill level from a consistent angle against the bottle shoulder; separately record leakage, capsule damage and staining of the label.
- Whether an older bottle carries the estate’s current authentication label must be assessed against its actual release period. A current verification page cannot be applied retrospectively to every old bottle.
- Keep the estate technical information, physical bottle identity and storage history as three separate evidence groups; none substitutes for another.
Comparison is meaningful only on a consistent basis
- Compare only with 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild Grand Vin.
- Align the volume, regional label, fill level, closure, wine labels, wooden case and provenance.
- Record the data date and fee basis; do not mix in another vintage or Carruades records.
Frequently asked questions about 1982 Château Lafite
Are the year 1982 and the word “Lafite” enough to confirm the wine?
No. Also require the complete Château Lafite Rothschild name, Pauillac, volume, ABV, bottling wording and other markings.
Can the technical sheet prove that a bottle has been well stored?
No. The technical sheet describes a vintage and wine; inspect the fill level, closure, leakage, provenance and storage history bottle by bottle.
Can an original wooden case replace photographs of individual bottles?
No. Bottles or case components may be missing or mismatched; a contact sheet or individually numbered photographs are needed to link each bottle to its condition.
Direct sources and their scope
- Official Lafite 1982 technical sheet: supports the AOC, grape proportions, ABV, winemaking and maturation details for the 1982 vintage.
- Château Lafite Rothschild estate page: supports the identity distinction between the Grand Vin and Carruades de Lafite.
- DBR Lafite verification page: use the current verification tools only within the scope stated on the page.
An official page supports only the names, specifications and history expressly stated there. The vintage, edition, authenticity, accessories and condition of an individual item still require field-by-field verification.
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Prepare verifiable records
When documenting “1982 Château Lafite Rothschild”, use unique identifiers for the overall view, front and back, key markings, accessories, provenance and visible anomalies. Do not infer wine details requiring measurement or physical inspection from a similar online image. You may send a numbered list and clear photographs via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Making contact does not mean that an appraisal or quotation has been completed. Any conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
