1982 Château Pichon-Longueville (Baron), Cru Classé Pauillac (damaged label & cap)

This wine is available at well below market price due to the poor condition of the cap and label (as show in the image above), but the contents are otherwise in excellent condition.

"This wine turned out much better than I expected. At a young age, it was somewhat disjointed and seemingly lacked acidity, but there is no doubting its level of concentration. It has firmed up and lost some of its baby fat, and now reveals plenty of sweet, smoky, leathery black currant fruit, a plush, opulent mouthfeel, and has reached full maturity. The color is starting to brick at the edge of the glass. This complex, rich 1982 is best consumed over the next 5-8 years. Release price: "
92 pts., Robert Parker Jr., robertparker.com (tasted June 2009)