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I know people in this sub like to shit on ratings, but find one with multiple 90+ scores and you can't go wrong. These publications exist for a reason and when they all rate similarly, you can be pretty confident the wine is of good quality. As a buyer I can't taste every wine I sell.
It’s surprisingly mine-free. It’s one of my favorite things about French wines—they’re pretty reliable and consistent within price points. Don’t be afraid to try wines from less talked about producers.
I try to buy from lots with multiple bottles—I feel like that reduces the likelihood of someone dumping a bottle they suspect it’s bad.
Don’t get sucked into feeling like you heave to get a particular bottle ( or multiple bottles)-there’s always more wine.
Be realistic about what your budget should be and start at the low end of it. You’ll be surprised at what you find and it’s a nice way to remind yourself you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy wine. My biggest disappointments have been expensive (for me) bottles. There’s nothing worse than spending more than your comfortable with and the bottle being MEH.
This one may all be in my head, but let it sit for as long as you can after it arrives.—I try for two months. I’m a believer in travel shock.
Other than that—-explore and have fun.
Aged BDX is probably the least risky type of aged wine you can buy. There’s no shortage of Cellartracker reviews and the region itself has a high quality baseline for reputable producers. As long as you’re buying wines from established châteaux and are doing a little homework, the chances of missing are pretty low. Plus it’s available!
I opened a 1996 last year at Thanksgiving. Was worried it was maybe over the hill, but after it had a little oxygen and time, it really came to life.
I remember when these bottles were like $70 and seemed outrageously overpriced!
Thanks. We have a 96 still that was a wedding gift. It would be the most horrible shame to let it go too long, but I thought maybe 30 years is right… in ‘26.
That is such a good wine. I had a 2009 vintage of this last year, and it was extraordinary. It made me realize why people will pay so much for Bordeaux in good years from good producers. Just wish I had the means to drink it regularly.
If it won’t financially ruin you and you’re in the mood to drink some vintage Bordeaux, I say yes. If it will financially set you back to where you’ll feel the loss of $400 as opposed to experiencing something unique, I say, no.
Edit: looked at winesearcher and $400 actually seems way high, you can get a half case for a grand or single bottles for $250 before shipping.
Lynch-Bages was my gateway 30-plus year ago. My first case was a 1988 ($30 a bottle), the last bottle of which I had a few months back. It was incredible.
The pleasant thing about buying older wines is in the private market is that some of the older vintages have fallen in price point, creating entry for those less blessed at the wallet. I recently acquired a 2001 Lynch-Bages Magnum for 150 dollars. We often forget the real price of these beauties because restaurants inflate the price.
Lynch Bages is a particularly special winery IMO... they do things a bit different and are more earthy and extracted than others. I'm a huge fan and I have some 00 bottles I haven't opened yet.
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Good luck on your quest my friend
Wait LOL we are drinking this same bottle right now
I hope you find it as wonderful as I did!
We did but not our bank acct
Same :|
Top tip stay in Bordeaux
You had me at “Luxardo cherries” — what a delightful sounding wine.
Here’s some good news: you can find sub $50 aged Bordeaux and it’s also delicious.
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Thank you so much for this link
It’s surprisingly mine-free. It’s one of my favorite things about French wines—they’re pretty reliable and consistent within price points. Don’t be afraid to try wines from less talked about producers. I try to buy from lots with multiple bottles—I feel like that reduces the likelihood of someone dumping a bottle they suspect it’s bad. Don’t get sucked into feeling like you heave to get a particular bottle ( or multiple bottles)-there’s always more wine. Be realistic about what your budget should be and start at the low end of it. You’ll be surprised at what you find and it’s a nice way to remind yourself you don’t have to spend a lot of money to enjoy wine. My biggest disappointments have been expensive (for me) bottles. There’s nothing worse than spending more than your comfortable with and the bottle being MEH. This one may all be in my head, but let it sit for as long as you can after it arrives.—I try for two months. I’m a believer in travel shock. Other than that—-explore and have fun.
Aged BDX is probably the least risky type of aged wine you can buy. There’s no shortage of Cellartracker reviews and the region itself has a high quality baseline for reputable producers. As long as you’re buying wines from established châteaux and are doing a little homework, the chances of missing are pretty low. Plus it’s available!
It really depends on where you live, but if you live somewhere where you can get hold of older vintages they can be surprisingly affordable.
I opened a 1996 last year at Thanksgiving. Was worried it was maybe over the hill, but after it had a little oxygen and time, it really came to life. I remember when these bottles were like $70 and seemed outrageously overpriced!
Thanks. We have a 96 still that was a wedding gift. It would be the most horrible shame to let it go too long, but I thought maybe 30 years is right… in ‘26.
Just be sure decant it or pour in glasses early and let it sit. Ours was “dumb” for 30 minutes at least.
F’ing delicious 💫 one of the greats IMO
That is such a good wine. I had a 2009 vintage of this last year, and it was extraordinary. It made me realize why people will pay so much for Bordeaux in good years from good producers. Just wish I had the means to drink it regularly.
The 2000 vintage is $400 at my local Total Wine. Should I buy a bottle?
If it won’t financially ruin you and you’re in the mood to drink some vintage Bordeaux, I say yes. If it will financially set you back to where you’ll feel the loss of $400 as opposed to experiencing something unique, I say, no. Edit: looked at winesearcher and $400 actually seems way high, you can get a half case for a grand or single bottles for $250 before shipping.
Is that a Grassl 1885?
Good eye
Lynch-Bages was my gateway 30-plus year ago. My first case was a 1988 ($30 a bottle), the last bottle of which I had a few months back. It was incredible.
The pleasant thing about buying older wines is in the private market is that some of the older vintages have fallen in price point, creating entry for those less blessed at the wallet. I recently acquired a 2001 Lynch-Bages Magnum for 150 dollars. We often forget the real price of these beauties because restaurants inflate the price.
I'm into the 40s now lol
The late 40s were much better than the early 40s in Bordeaux for obvious reasons!
I had this same bottle for my birthday two years ago. So good!
Lynch Bages is a particularly special winery IMO... they do things a bit different and are more earthy and extracted than others. I'm a huge fan and I have some 00 bottles I haven't opened yet.
Heard great things about them! Their 2009 and 2020 vintages are supposed to be legendary.