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In Reply to: RE: Thanks for the reply posted by rlindsa on March 05, 2010 at 08:58:25

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?

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RE: Old Bordeaux - rlindsa 06:24:04 03/07/10 (1)
I ultimately decided NOT to go - just too much money. There is another tasting in a few months that features:

1989 Chateau Lynch Bages Pauillac
1983 Leoville Las Cases St. Julien
1975 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou St. Julien
1970 Langoa Barton St. Julien
1999 Chateau Palmer Margaux
1985 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac
1995 Chateau La Mondotte St Emilion and
1970 Rieussec Sauterne

It's "only" $195, so I suspect I'll go to it.

This is done by WineWatch in Ft. Lauderale (www.winewatch.com). They have several "events" per month, ranging from $35 to over $500 per person. I just moved here in August and only recently discovered them. I'm going there soon to check our their collection - it looks to be fantastic!

rlindsa
- Looks like a good one. - jimbill 11:30:27 03/07/10 (0)
  Better spread of ages and wine styles. Not quite as good on vintages.
  
  Still betting on the Lynch Bages.
  
  Let us know how it goes.

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