Wine to lay down for 18 years.
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I need some help.
I've been asked to be Godfather to my best mans first born. Christening is in July and I'd like to get him a gift that's not a silver spoon or something twee.
I understand that 2009 was a good year for Bordeaux so thinking about a case of something nice that can be properly stored until he's 18 (I belive this is available as a service from various places). I know he's going to want to be drinking cider in the park at 18 but at least his dad and I will enjoy it...
Any recommendations? Prepared to spend up to about £200.
I've been asked to be Godfather to my best mans first born. Christening is in July and I'd like to get him a gift that's not a silver spoon or something twee.
I understand that 2009 was a good year for Bordeaux so thinking about a case of something nice that can be properly stored until he's 18 (I belive this is available as a service from various places). I know he's going to want to be drinking cider in the park at 18 but at least his dad and I will enjoy it...
Any recommendations? Prepared to spend up to about £200.
Sadly, £200 isnt' going to buy you a lot in terms of 2009 vintage as prices are high due to it being a good year. An example might be below:
2009 Latour Martillac, Pessac-Leognan, £209.00 per case
The best wine I have ever tasted from this estate, the oak seems to have been subdued, or maybe it is just that the fruit level is kicked up so high that the oak is not noticeable. That is certainly a characteristic of 2009. Dense purple in color, with hints of graphite, cigar box, creme de cassis, and subtle barbecue smoke, the wine is loaded, rich, opulent, medium to full-bodied, and a beautiful model of a wine that makes a few concessions to the modern style of Bordeaux but retains its Graves personality totally intact. It should drink well for 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.)
Score 90-92* Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188)
£350 will get you into decent territory,. You may be better off purchasing a bottle or two of first or second growth. Failing that, Port will keep (as will almost all fortified wines).
2009 Latour Martillac, Pessac-Leognan, £209.00 per case
The best wine I have ever tasted from this estate, the oak seems to have been subdued, or maybe it is just that the fruit level is kicked up so high that the oak is not noticeable. That is certainly a characteristic of 2009. Dense purple in color, with hints of graphite, cigar box, creme de cassis, and subtle barbecue smoke, the wine is loaded, rich, opulent, medium to full-bodied, and a beautiful model of a wine that makes a few concessions to the modern style of Bordeaux but retains its Graves personality totally intact. It should drink well for 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.)
Score 90-92* Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188)
£350 will get you into decent territory,. You may be better off purchasing a bottle or two of first or second growth. Failing that, Port will keep (as will almost all fortified wines).
Cactussed said:
Sadly, £200 isnt' going to buy you a lot in terms of 2009 vintage as prices are high due to it being a good year. An example might be below:
2009 Latour Martillac, Pessac-Leognan, £209.00 per case
The best wine I have ever tasted from this estate, the oak seems to have been subdued, or maybe it is just that the fruit level is kicked up so high that the oak is not noticeable. That is certainly a characteristic of 2009. Dense purple in color, with hints of graphite, cigar box, creme de cassis, and subtle barbecue smoke, the wine is loaded, rich, opulent, medium to full-bodied, and a beautiful model of a wine that makes a few concessions to the modern style of Bordeaux but retains its Graves personality totally intact. It should drink well for 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.)
Score 90-92* Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188)
£350 will get you into decent territory,. You may be better off purchasing a bottle or two of first or second growth. Failing that, Port will keep (as will almost all fortified wines).
Ch Lafite just came out at £600 btl!2009 Latour Martillac, Pessac-Leognan, £209.00 per case
The best wine I have ever tasted from this estate, the oak seems to have been subdued, or maybe it is just that the fruit level is kicked up so high that the oak is not noticeable. That is certainly a characteristic of 2009. Dense purple in color, with hints of graphite, cigar box, creme de cassis, and subtle barbecue smoke, the wine is loaded, rich, opulent, medium to full-bodied, and a beautiful model of a wine that makes a few concessions to the modern style of Bordeaux but retains its Graves personality totally intact. It should drink well for 20-25 years. (Tasted two times.)
Score 90-92* Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (188)
£350 will get you into decent territory,. You may be better off purchasing a bottle or two of first or second growth. Failing that, Port will keep (as will almost all fortified wines).
I suppose it depends iff your buying for investment , or celebratory reasons.
There are several brands of whiskies with specific year issue dates, ie: its on the bottle.
To me though, perhaps the best option would be a Brandy, a really nice brandy. Delamain , Paul Beau , François Voyer , that kind of stuff. Like whisky no problems keeping it, dark cupboard, out the way. no problems.
There are several brands of whiskies with specific year issue dates, ie: its on the bottle.
To me though, perhaps the best option would be a Brandy, a really nice brandy. Delamain , Paul Beau , François Voyer , that kind of stuff. Like whisky no problems keeping it, dark cupboard, out the way. no problems.
Good choice and good price as well.
Parker's notes below (93/100)
This is the finest Giscours I have tasted in my professional career. Succulent and sexy with an inky/purple color, it offers sweet aromas of subtle barbecue smoke, graphite, blackberries, blueberries, and spring flowers. The tannins are remarkably sweet, substantial, and well-integrated, and the wine is full-bodied as well as voluptuously textured. It is a head-turning, exuberant, flashy effort that should drink well for 20-25 years. Bravo! (Tasted three times.)
Parker's notes below (93/100)
This is the finest Giscours I have tasted in my professional career. Succulent and sexy with an inky/purple color, it offers sweet aromas of subtle barbecue smoke, graphite, blackberries, blueberries, and spring flowers. The tannins are remarkably sweet, substantial, and well-integrated, and the wine is full-bodied as well as voluptuously textured. It is a head-turning, exuberant, flashy effort that should drink well for 20-25 years. Bravo! (Tasted three times.)
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