Real preference for such older vintages?

Aug 23, 2023,14:35 PM
 

So to continue the series, would have then to order a birth-year millesime 1975.


But my question: Do you all have a preference for very old vintages? For instance I personally think that currently 2006, 2008, 2009 drink beautifully, I’m sure that 05 and 2000 are also great (now and in next decade?)


Not sure however that I’d prefer one of these older vintage, whose color started to shift and became orange/brick-colored

How do you feel, do you prefer fresher or older vintages?


Cheers,
Jerome
 

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What's your pick?

 
 By: Uncle Chico : August 23rd, 2023-11:15
Some offerings seen earlier this year in Saint Emilion. ...  

1969, for two reasons :)

 
 By: @lberti : August 23rd, 2023-12:26

You'll be ..

 
 By: bimbeano : August 23rd, 2023-20:50
.. certainly cheaper off than me and @lberti

Sure! :))))

 
 By: amanico : August 24th, 2023-15:14

Real preference for such older vintages?

 
 By: Jp75 : August 23rd, 2023-14:35
So to continue the series, would have then to order a birth-year millesime 1975. But my question: Do you all have a preference for very old vintages? For instance I personally think that currently 2006, 2008, 2009 drink beautifully, I’m sure that 05 and 2... 

Important point, and as the saying goes, "There are no great wines, only great bottles."

 
 By: vitalsigns : August 23rd, 2023-16:04
Provenance is critical, and after a certain age, it can be a real gamble with older wines. Some of the wines are surely past their prime, while younger wines such as 00 or 05 Bordeaux may not yet be at peak. I do agree that a younger, fresher yet mature w... 

Forts de Latour!

 
 By: Chronometer (aka yacomino) : August 23rd, 2023-15:36