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Thanks for the suggestions - and a typo correction

65.34.170.86

rlindsa

In Reply to: RE: Proper way to serve a first growth Bordeaux posted by rlindsa on July 02, 2011 at 12:40:28

It's the 1996, not the 1999.

Big difference! Robert Parker has said "Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine."

Does this change anyone's recommendations??

rlindsa

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Even better! - jimbill 11:25:01 07/06/11 (4)
This wine should definitely be starting its' prime years.

I'd take even more care in the decanting process. When you see that first bit of cloud, STOP!! Even if there is still a glass worth of wine in the bottle.

Stand it up for at least two days. I'd go 3 or 4, just to be certain everything has settled. Don't worry about the cork drying out in that small amount of time.

Be sure to let us know how it went.
- By the way... - jimbill 16:25:05 07/06/11 (3)
  I looked up current pricing on that bottle.
  
  Your son is very generous with your credit card.
  - Yes, he is! - rlindsa 18:37:50 07/06/11 (2)
    He paid (okay, actually I paid) "only" $1200 for it and convinced my wife (his co-conspirator) that it was "a steal" at that price! Online searches seem to substantiate his claim. Regardless, this is WAY beyond anything else I have ever had wine-wise. The rationale is that I only turn 60 once.
    
    I hope I am worthy!
    
    rlindsa
    - It looks like a "deal" - mchad 21:06:10 07/06/11 (0)
      Compared to what I also found, most were at least $1500.
      It looks like he did some pretty serious shopping to find it at that price.
      
      Please report back on the festivities that ensue. I can only speak for myself but I've not hit the jackpot with such a bottling as that and am interested in what you think.
      Best,
      Mike
      
      Edits: 07/06/11
    - Hey, that's a good thing! - jimbill 20:43:52 07/06/11 (0)
      Now you can tell your wife that you need such things on a regular basis.
      
      You only turn 60 and one month once. Good bottle of wine. Etc..
      
      She can do without that shopping trip.
      
      On second thought, good luck with that.
Does this change anyone's recommendations?? - mchad 06:48:26 07/06/11 (0)
....not for me, other than to take Bill's advice and stand the bottle upright for a day or so to allow the sediment to settle. Don't pass the bottle around once you've allowed it stand/settle and prior to decanting as you don't want to stir it all up again. If you want to pass the bottle around, wait until the wine is in the decanter.

Serve in proper wine glasses. I personally like the Riedel Vinum series and their Bordeaux and Pinot Noir specific bowls. Just don't serve in a tumbler!

Enjoy...I'm very jealous!

Mike

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