"cwdjrxyz" wrote .............
>
> The 1982 is very popular in the Orient, which likely explains
> some of the very high prices.

You ain't kidding.

I was in Beijing last month and came across an outlet (deep inside
an international trading centre) with an amazing selection of wines.

Including several bottles of 1982 Ch. Latour - priced at 71,888RMB
which is around $US11K !!!!

I was offered 15% discount, but passed

AB