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Old Bordeaux

Posted by jimbill on March 5, 2010 at 12:55:02:
I've had some in the 20-25 year range. Never anything like the 50 years these have on them. And no, I don't see myself laying out the money to ever get one, especially with the risk of spoilage. When they're right, they have levels of flavors you'll will never have known before. But you'll be having less of the ripe fruit that you get in younger wines. Expect more flavors of subtle fruit, leather, cedar, etc., and expect every taste to be different.

Yes it would be a tough decision. My guess would be the Lynch Bages would be excellent. The Ducru would be chancy on the older vintages, as well as it being a really good Ch., not an exceptional one. The Cantemerle and the Canon, wouldn't know. The Quarts de Chaume is awfully old for its' kind, could be incredible, but could be toast.

But keep in mind you're drinking from magnums, the preferred size for aging.

Is this from someone's personal collection?