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In Reply to: Re: The rule of diminishing returns in relation to wine... posted by Lee on June 27, 2001 at 13:10:30:
I bow to the great knowledge and erudition of all the professionals on this board. However I would like to try to put in 5c worth on the original question - I have never bought wines at that price but when my father died he left a "cellar" of fine wines and during the year following his decease my mother and I (with some help from various friends) worked our way through them - a real ordeal - whilst I tried to put his estate in order (that was an ordeal). These wines had all been propely cellared and most were over 10 years old with some over 20 years old - I believe the sale value to have been high. Most were French Grands Vins but of differing vintages. Some were superb, many were rather thin and vinaigry whilst a few were "corked" and were undrinkable. If you like "big, fruity, heavy" wines you could do better with a moderately priced Australian or Chilean wine but I must admit that these wines did have subtle nuances that you don't get in New World wines usually. Also a hint of (petrol?) sometimes that I fail to see/taste as an advantage! Never had that in a NW wine!
I would say that France occasionally has superb years but it has been some time since a truly great Chateau Neuf vintage was produced. Australia, Chile, South Africa and Cal can rely on the weather most years and use modern methods to produce good wines every year.
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