A Vintage Bordeaux Tasting, 3 Heavyweights From 1988

A Vintage Bordeaux Tasting, 3 Heavyweights From 1988 – Episode #504

July 18, 2008

Back flying solo but still in Bordeaux, Gary Vaynerchuk tastes 1988 Cos d’Estournel, Margaux, and Latour.

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One impressed me was a bottle of 1988Leoville Las Casas,it o…” by old man
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Wines tasted in this episode:

Chateau Cos D Estournel 1988
Chateau Margaux 1988
Chateau Latour 1988

Links mentioned in todays episode.

256 Responses

July 18, 2008

Melissa
first!
July 18, 2008

KenP
2nd!
July 18, 2008

waibeans
KP!! #3
July 18, 2008

Augustus
top five?
July 18, 2008

Dr T from N. Carolina
QOTD 1964 Clos Fourtet (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Ã‰milion Grand Cru) that I had last March (95 pts)
July 18, 2008

TeeKay
Hi Gary, old vintage wines, and very different ratings. Is 88 good vintage ?
Anyway, it was nice show. Thanks.
July 18, 2008

Adam J
I loved the old school french background, you shoulda dressed up like Sir. Gary Vaynerchuk. Thanks also for talking about the importance of family- thats why I watch WLTV (the wine info is pretty cool too;).
QOTD: A couple years back I had the pleasure to drink two bottles of 1989 Chateau Lynch-Bages (it was one of those moments when things just click and life is wonderful) I was also recently given a bottle of 1990 Montrose as a gift and I caress it everynight before I go to sleep, lol. Will probably open it in the next year after my first child is born.
July 18, 2008

Tom Jones
QOTD: I guess I can not comment on this one. Dammit!
July 18, 2008

ex-lurkdawg
I’ve never had a mature Bordeaux. I have had, about 3-4 years ago, the 1997 Chateau Margaux and it was the best Bordeaux I have ever had. Being a less heralded vintage, I found the wine to be drinking wonderfully when I had it. I’ve had a more mature Brunello, which I loved, so I do look forward to someday trying more wines that have spent 10+ years in the bottle.
July 18, 2008

cameron w
QOTD: I think it may have been an 82 Talbot, but I’d have to go back and think about it.

Nice show, love the setting; really diggind this Bordeaux series.
July 18, 2008

top 10
First time on top 10.
July 18, 2008

jonomck
QOTD: 1982 Chateau Le Pontet, yum.
July 18, 2008

Tooch
I like the backdrop Gary…maybe it’s time to remodel the WL?

I wish I could answer the QOTD, but I haven’t had anything older than 1995. Oh well, something to plan for I guess.
July 18, 2008

Barry Webster
Cheating a little cause we haven’t had it yet, but a friend recently invited us to share a 1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Parker rated it 99 and WS rated it 96, so if it isn’t the best I ever had, I’m going to be very disappointed.
July 18, 2008

MagnumGourmet
Top 20…Woo Hoo!
July 18, 2008

MagnumGourmet
QOTD – 1981 Cheval Blanc
July 18, 2008

PhilB
Good show!
Where was it shot? Is it in one of the chateaux??

QOTD: 1982 Pavillon Rouge, Chateau Margaux’s 2nd wine….

PhilB
July 18, 2008

M
QOTD: I’ve never had a mature Bordeaux.

In our wine storage unit, our wines range from 2001-2007. An exception is a 1990 Dom Perignon.
July 18, 2008

Bryan Garcia
QOTD: Nope. =/

Another grand one, gary.
July 18, 2008

Ken
Very helpful show. For me this one really brings home your point about trusting my own palate. I almost always prefer Margaux to Latour. But, at an auction when given the choice between these two 1988’s, I let Parker’s rating steer me towards the Latour. So I ended up with a lot that is pretty good instead of one that might have been really darn good.
July 18, 2008

Brant
Great episode, but is there anyway I could convince you to stop with the “what do scores matter, trust your palate” mantra. We get it already. And frankly, scores help, just as do tasting notes. Scores shouldn’t be the only reason you buy a wine, but they can definitely be an aid. Those of us outside the wine industry don’t have the resources to just keep trying wines until we find those we like. If anything, encourage your viewers to find reviewers who match their palate and go from there.
July 18, 2008

Ken
Forgot QOTD: 1989 Haut Brion.
July 18, 2008

Jonathan
1958 ChÃ¢teau Lafite Rothschild. The first wine I’ve ever had that was older than me. On my birthday too!
Oh yes, it was wonderful.
July 18, 2008

The Aesthetic Elevator
It’s amusing to see Gary spitting into that dainty French vase . . .
July 18, 2008

Omallley
QOTD: Before 95? Nothing

Love the Bordeaux shows. Great to see!
July 18, 2008

Eric Porres
Great stuff Gary, really interesting to see the difference that a couple of years can make. I’ve had the 1990 Latour twice (in past 2 yrs) and for my palate it’s the best bottle of wine I’ve ever had…ridiculously long finish vs. your description of the ‘88. Really enjoy the ‘88 Beausejour as recommended on one of your earlier shows. Thanks!
July 18, 2008

ErikVach
QOTD: 1990 Ch. LaFleur Vachon
July 18, 2008

dc7
Headed for Kitty Hawk, NC for a week and looking for some NC wines.

QOTD: 84 Valpolicella and a 92 Haut Medoc.
July 18, 2008

GrapeStuff
MMMM…aged Bdx! Yummm
July 18, 2008

stephen
Nice show, it still does not get me excited about Bordeaux though, a lot of money for a good to better than most bottle.
Think the romanticism is drinking these prized and revered wines.
I had a 1976 or 74 lafite rothschild and it was dissapointing, i was expecting a lot more, probably over hyped. Will not forget the evening though and maybe that is where the value lies
July 18, 2008

ellenkf
The 88 Margaux is what literally started my wine habit. I first tried it 15 years ago, when it was served at my husband’s parents’ home, and, not knowing anything about wines at the time, I immediately went home and started researching the wine online, since it made such an amazing impression on me. I was lucky enough to share another bottle with my husband on our anniversary a few years later, again a couple of years ago, and still have one more bottle on hand. Gets better every time, and I can’t wait to open my last bottle.
July 18, 2008

Craig Owen
Nice show. I got to taste a 1990 Lynch Bages once and it was phenomenal.
July 18, 2008

Fangorn81
I LOVE TEA TOO!

But, seriously Gary, it is summer. Who drinks hot tea in heat like this? Maybe it’s hotter down south than it is up in NJ! Though varietal iced tea is always good…You know like Ito En. Good stuff.
July 18, 2008

Kreepy Freek
its about time you had to edit…lol…anyway QTOD: 95 means i was 13…lol…shoot its hard enough for me to find 2000 stuff, i need to look more…so my answer is nothing before 95
July 18, 2008

purplejuicebruce
Dude was that a chamber pot you were spitting into?
July 18, 2008

SacramentoCharlie
QOTD:Had 2001&2004 Latour…but nothing ‘95 or older…yet
July 18, 2008

DaveyDonut
I like watching the older wines on the show… QOTD: I’ve only had three bottles of Bordeaux older than 1995, and none were very good… the best was a 1978 ChÃ¢teau PrieurÃ©-Lichine, but I only scored it 87 points. Not a great wine, but a very interesting and enjoyable exercise (especially because it was on my sister’s 30th birthday).

David
July 18, 2008

LuvsChandon
QOTD: never had the privilege
July 18, 2008

Joe
Great show…

But it kind of disappoints me about these mature Bordeaux… I was hoping for better…

Should I be concerned that the current vintages are going to fall off or stay tight with age?

IE: ‘04, ‘05,and ‘06 Bordeaux…

-Joe
July 18, 2008

Mark Thomasseau
‘83 Figeac with a roasted chicken and garlic potatoes! Heaven!
July 18, 2008

manonthemoon
yawn….

QOTD: I have had a couple, one from 83 and one from 85 I think, but they were not for me, you can keep all the veggies unless it is the type that comes with a nice cab franc.
July 18, 2008

Nara
Best Bordeaux I’ve ever had was the La Mission 1975. One of the best wines I’ve ever had.
July 18, 2008

Brandon M
‘75 Chateau LaTour
July 18, 2008

JamesUK
We had a 1990 Chateau Gruaud Larose, St Julien, at Christmas.

Glorious.

“Black Cherries for days” as GV would say.

Another great show Gary, keep it up fella.
July 18, 2008

Scott EJ
Another fun episode. I hope to see alot more traveling shows like these. It really ads to the experience.

QOTD: Not sure of the exact Chateaux, but I know it was a mid-90’s Pomerol. The silkiest damn wine I’ll probably ever have in my life. It was a 100 and I’m tough.
July 18, 2008

SpeckledHen
‘82 Cos d’Estournel – drank this a few years ago and it was still hard as rocks out of the bottle. It didn’t even move much after 2 hours in the decanter!

‘92 Mouton Rothchild was a real surprise. It was the most extracted, powerful wine I had tasted at the time – not too smooth or elegant, but I felt like I was drinking a little something extra with my wine – like anti-freeze.
July 18, 2008

SpoiledinCalbyPinot
QOTD: Never had sampled Chateau Latour. Closest I got was a friend
recently said that he had a 83′ and it was like silk.
July 18, 2008

DAve A
good show. my previous post got killed. man. anyway good show
July 18, 2008

Bob
1971 Chateau Latour in November 2007, it was super
July 18, 2008

andolink
QOTD: 1970 Pichon LaLande–Had with grilled ribeye steaks about a year ago and remember it as one of the most interestingly complex wines I’ve ever tasted. Even though I generally prefer Italian reds, a great first growth Bordeax with some age can blow the socks of pretty much any other wine IMO.
July 18, 2008

WineWoman
QOTD: I used to buy Bordeaux from Margaux starting in the early ’80’s for about 25 to 40 bones and being in a little heaven with a few of those bottles. I didn’t have a very trained pallete, but I know I enjoyed drinking that wine with or without food. I don’t remember the vintages, but the wine and ourselves were very young when we drank them.
July 18, 2008

Achilles Mike
QOTD Never have had an old Bordeaux. Great show!
July 18, 2008

Kevin K
QOTD: Sadly, nothing older than 95.
July 18, 2008

tigerkite
I would love to see Tea Library TV. Besides the kind of fun alliteration: I love teas and could use some inspiration to explore and develop my tea palette.
July 18, 2008

Paryb
Older than 95? Nope, never had one. But I’m willing to learn!
July 18, 2008

Deano
Damn Gary you are so spoiled to drink these old vintages lol. I wish i could drink some of them.

QOTD:
-Uhhhhh 2004 LOL
July 18, 2008

Mark
QOTD: 1986 Wild Irish Rose
July 18, 2008

wirelesswine
Possibly the ‘82 Calon Segur at the WL tasting!
July 18, 2008

Smahlatz
Allowing 95 and back, but nothing before 95 – que ?
July 18, 2008

rajiv
Gary, the way you use “dry” makes it sound like you mean “tannic,” which is confusing because “dry” conventionally refers exclusively to sugar content. “Bone dry” is even more specifically referring to sugar content. Please use “tannic” from now on or I will be forced to beat you up

QOTD: 1982 Calon Segur, out of a double magnum, at the Vayniac Party. Really really cool and memorable!
July 18, 2008

jb
do a tea show!
July 18, 2008

Mark Tolerico
Great show again. Probably a tie for me between ‘82 and ‘86 Las Cases.
July 18, 2008

Plminer
Awesome episode GV, loving the Bordeaux trip, can’t wait to see more!
QOTD: I was lucky enough to try a 1990 Cheval Blanc, and let me tell you that it totally lived up to the hype, it was indeed a 100pt wine! Also had a 1990 Ausone that was just as good in a different way. Second place comes the 1995 Grand Puy Lacoste, brilliant wine that is still evolving.
July 18, 2008

Divya Mistry
QOTD: Just recently got into wines, and I don’t think I’ve had a Bordeaux older than 2006. (I know… unfortunate. Can’t wait till I’m rollin’ in the dough to be able to afford some of the classic vintages)
July 18, 2008

Rowland
yeaux yeaux yeaux Wineaux in Bordeaux. wow i hate to admit this, but i am not rollin like p. diddy oh well, good thing i got my local vineyards …

ps did you see Batman yet? holy crap its so good! >WAM
July 18, 2008

Peter Wood
QOTD – Best old Bordeaux…. oh crikey…. can I have three? ‘45 Leoville las Cases, ‘55 Ducru Beaucaillou or ‘89 La Mission Haut Brion. All three were spectacular, and I really can’t choose between them. Stop making these questions so hard!
July 18, 2008

Rowland
oh pps, i dont get what this main street thingy is suppost to be, you wanna expound on that?
July 18, 2008

brorjace
Sadly nothing very old….I’m missing out. Good episode though, hope the camera makes it.
July 18, 2008

DirtWineKen
OH baby! Nice show. QOTD: a total no brainer for me: 1947 Cheval Blanc. We tasted this on the occasion of my friend’s 26th birthday (no longer draftable) along with a 1947 Canon and a 1949 Gruaud LaRose (yes, this is the wine I brought; I couldn’t afford any 1947s). I’d love to reminisce with you some day about the many tastings my group has had over the years; like that’ll ever happen. Anyway, I think you know what I mean when I say that I can still taste this wine anytime I put my mind to it.
July 18, 2008

Chris
That cut was hilarious.
July 18, 2008

NJ-Vettester
QOTD: Have not had the pleasure of drinking a fine aged Bordeaux
July 18, 2008

Anthony L.
Interesting to see you taste old classic wines.
QOTD: Never had an old Bordeaux other than the 82 we tasted at the March WineLibrary Bash…BTW, when’s the next one? Had a great time.
July 18, 2008

sam
Being 26 and born in 1982, I haven’t had wines that old (or maybe ’cause today they’d be out of my price range) Good show! Way to go Bordeaux!
July 18, 2008

John Farrin
QOTD: I think that the 1985 Lynch Bages that I probably drank way too young (1996) is the best Bordeaux that I have had. It makes me wistful when I think how little I paid for it (under $40).
July 18, 2008

Jamie
great show. You gave the 1988 bordeaux 89,93, and 90 points respectively. Not even close to Parker or Wine spectator. I think, and this only my opinion, that wine spectator is more right as far as the ratings. You keep saying too much wood, leather components, rose mary, solid complexity.Wwine spectator doesn’t even mention any of your components. One thing that you are absolutely right is that all three wines are overpriced. Also, I’m a NY Jets fun even without Broadway Joe. Congratulations on your show and podcast.

Jamie
July 18, 2008

Bill
A nice and serious episode. I like it much better when GV flies solo and tastes vino without the distraction of guests.

QOTD: 1982 Margaux. Was a gift. Popped it in 1995 when I graduated law school. Pretty-pretty juice.
July 18, 2008

Susan
Gary- QOTD: Never had a great Bordeaux let alone an old one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
July 18, 2008

Glen... WineCrazy.com
WOW….who’s got it better than you…….and ….. oh yeah, IAN!!!!!

I mean really bro….France, drinking wine for free and making money while you’re doing it. I’m in the wrong business. In fact, I need to come out of retirement and do what you’re doing.

Maybe I’ll steal Ian and open up a wine shop here in Jersey since you don’t call me or stop by…..lol

That was a great show homey. I wish I was there with you guys. You know we would have tooooo much fun!!!

QOTD: I had a 1959 ChÃ¢teau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac and it was better than sex. A friend of mine Miles Feinstein left it for me at a BYOB one night because he had to run and I wasn’t even sitting with him. He stopped by my table and said finish this for me will ya and left. A full bottle. Can you believe it?
July 18, 2008

Christophe - Titus Vineyards
That’s one hell of a tasting!
July 18, 2008

Max
1977 Grand Puy Lacoste — a fifth i believe. It was nice very smooth, and rather light in color (this was in 2002, so the tasting note is a bit limited).
July 18, 2008

Dr. Mike
QOTD: 82 pichon lalande or 82 cheval blanc
July 18, 2008

LB in KS
qotd…..bummer for me, i’ve not had an oldordeauxer
July 18, 2008

SteveW
Hope you have more episodes from Bordeaux!
QOTD: Red – 1982 chateau Mouton Rothschild
White – 1983 Chateau D’Yquem
July 18, 2008

Gongfather
QOTD: I haven’t had any…sad

Gary I have two ideas for the show:
#1 shoot in front of a green screen and lay in custom backgrounds or fancy rooms, outdoor scenes, puppies, or whatever, later.
#2 Can you do a show on budget cellaring. Or should we not bother unless we have $$$$ to throw down on remodeling our house…what about if you live in an apartment. How could someone utilize a basement?

Thanks for the show…

Start the Tea TV Show!
July 18, 2008

JudeMurphy
I think the oldest wine I’ve ever has is 2001!
: (
I have my eye on a 1996 Chateau Battaille though!
(excuse me if I spelt that wrong- I’ve had a few glasses of vino!)
That’s what would be the best thing about being a wine critic- all the great things you’d have the opportunity to taste!
; )
July 18, 2008

TimF
‘55 LLC.
July 18, 2008

Matt
Long time viewer, first time commenter.

Best bottle of old Bordeaux: 1983 Gruard Larose.

I still have an ‘83 Leoville Poyferre begging to be opened later this year, so we’ll see how that goes.
July 18, 2008

Jay
QOTD: A ‘78 Lafite ranks right up there. We opened it for friends to celebrate my 25th year of drinking and learning about wine (which happened to have started in ‘78).
July 18, 2008

amgryger
QOTD: The only Bordeaux I’ve had from before ‘95 was the ‘82 Calon-Segur at the 3/29 WL Party. Thanks for that!
July 18, 2008

Jimmy T
Man, the comments are down these days. I think people want to see you back in action at the office. I love it! Thanks for sharing the trip with us.

QOTD: Notta.
July 18, 2008

Rani Haykal
Great Show!!!

QOTD: Best Bordeaux wine prior to ‘95 vintage is a toss up between ‘82 Chat. Lafitte, ‘82 Chat. Mouton Rothschild, and ‘82 Chat. Ausone. All are birth year wines I got to enjoy on my 23rd birthday.
July 18, 2008

Gareth
Best bordeaux — 1982 Ch Margaux — simply heaven in a bottle from a great vintage. Very kindly bought for me for a birthday, which made it extra special.
July 18, 2008

mike
I like this kind of show. Different topics than usual. As enthusiast, I have a cellar for aging wines and I am lucky enough to have tasted hundreds of older wines. Difficult to pick a favorite as many have their own personalties but I would hesitate between ‘82 Ducru (highly rated by RP) or ‘83 Pichon Baron (poorly rated by RP) One that I did not like was the ‘83 Cheval (high RP score) and we had a few bottle to test for bottle variation. So obviously my palate occasionally matches RP and occasionally misses his perceptions. It is the same with other reviewers including you. That is why I don’t trust “score” but rather the “impression” a wine makes.
July 18, 2008

sharon
Good question. In the words of Ronald Reagan ” I don’t recall”. But I would like some of that Margaux. Tree bark…yum.
July 18, 2008

kjdion
never had an older bordeaux
July 18, 2008

Kevin
Love the old world set.
I’m ‘new’ to older Bordeaux, and the oldest I’ve had of any quality is ‘98. So I don’t count.
July 18, 2008

Kevin
Correction. I do count. It was a 1994 Lynch Bages. Seeing as how it was the only pre-95 for me, it is most certainly, without a doubt, the best I’ve had.
July 18, 2008

Grapedigger
Great show GV. Unfortunately I have not had the chance to have a Bordeau
July 18, 2008

Grapedigger
My message was cut in half, just like your episode! I was saying the oldest fine Bordeaux I had was 98 vintage! Cheers
July 18, 2008

KVolk
QOTD: Well I have a big none to answer with because I wasn’t drinking much wine back that far.

GV love the setting that was really cool and I think when you mix the guest and just you shows you have more energy for both. Really like the retrospective idea as well.
July 18, 2008

Pat Sissons
look what happens when mott’s not around… haha just kidding

qotd: a little too young to have been given an opportunity to try a bordeaux older than ‘95, in fact, i don’t think i’ve had one older than 2000.
July 18, 2008

DougO
I just purchased some 2005 Bordeaux last week to store and drink later. However, I’ve never drank Bordeaux. I’ll being purchasing some very soon to drink right away!
July 18, 2008

Phil G
Very interesting, like looking at the older wines.

QOTD – I don’t have much experience with any older wines… yet!
July 18, 2008

Robin C
Very classy show. I wish you would have a tea show, maybe a one-time show like the sake show.
QOTD: I don’t think I’ve had an older Bordeaux. I was drinking Cold Duck before 1995.
July 19, 2008

Carl Vidnic
QOTD:1970 Chateau Mouton Rothschild.
Fine times fine friends……..the best Bordeaux I’ll ever have!
July 19, 2008

Chris in Tulsa
QOTD: Never had a Bordeaux that old. Do have a 98 and several 2003s waiting to be ready to drink tho. So hard for the “average” wine lover to get or afford old Bordeauxs!
July 19, 2008

Tyler RM
Another great one from the tour!

QOTD: N/A
July 19, 2008

senator
What a coincidence! I had those same three wines for dinner tonight!
July 19, 2008

Richard Ritter
Well…they can obviously make great wine in Bordeaux but they can’t make a table to save their lives. I’m suprised the bottles stayed upright!

QOTD: I’ve probably had several pre 95 Bordeaux wines, but I’m still searching for “the one”.
July 19, 2008

Fatdoi
qotd….. never
July 19, 2008

Bobby Wino
I had a a bottle of Sauternes from the 50’s a couple months ago…A beautiful rust/orangey color with tons of sweet delicious flavor
July 19, 2008

Rossodio
Well, it’s not a red bordeaux, but it’s a bordeaux… the 1990 Chateau Suiduiraut – Sauternes, but ridiculously nice. My own rating was 95 points.

If we’re talking strictly about red Bordeaux, then I’d have to say the nicest I’ve had is the 1970 Chateau du Domaine de l’Eglise. Very very nice, but I think that the magnum I drank from had been exposed to a bit of heat at some point or another. Regardless, a phenominal wine.
July 19, 2008

Chief Tootles.
I’m beginning to enjoy Bordeaux a little more lately.
QOTD: Never had an old Bordeaux.
July 19, 2008

Withnail
QOTD: (tie) 1982 Mouton Rothschild and 1982 Leoville Las Cases
(had both twice)
July 19, 2008

terroirist
The only thing semi-close wine I’ve had (I guess that it’s French.. haha..) is an 82′ Sauternes I had for last Thanksgiving. Hmm.. I guess I have not had a pre- 95′ Bordeaux! Damn You Vaynerchuk! oh well… It’ll happen.. Nice trio of episodes in Bordeaux. I dig the traveling shows. Very nice. You should go down and hit the nice smaller Southern French wines. I’d love to see you do (or me do) a show from Chateauneuf Du Pape. That would be nice..

aka Mike in Nebraska.
July 19, 2008

Jose Corona
QOTD: 1982 Chateau Latour a few months ago……It was unreal!!!!
July 19, 2008

Kdawg
QOTD: if we are going off of my own personal ratings, it would be both the 90 Pichon Baron and 90 Montrose. Both were profound bottles and the Montrose showed why it got the 100 score from Parker. I also scored a 95 D’yquem very high and a 95 Angelus very high, but the company and feeling of fun went into those ratings more then anything else.

I’m hoping to top that by the end of the year with an 82 LaLande or a 82 Las Cases

that said, none of the mature bordeauxs that I’ve had compare to the utterly primal 96 Lafite. It was just scary good and made me ache for more
July 19, 2008

Leif erik Sundstrom
QOTD : most pleasurable was ‘82 Mouton….most interesting was ‘47 Mouton. Unfortunately I only got to simply taste each of these. But both were incredible pleasure and educational experiences.
July 19, 2008

Andrew Kellner
QOTD: 1982 Leoville Las Casas. We had our doubts that any wine could really earn 100 point rating. While perfection is a tough thing to identify, that wine was pretty close for me. Side note, after drinking it the (VERY GENEROUS) host brought out the Opus One and we all looked at each other in amazement how the Opus was like drinking grape jelly after the Las Casas.
July 19, 2008

OzJeff
A 1995 ChÃ¢teau Deyrem Valentin (Cru Bourgeois) from the Margaux. Delicious wine from a property surrounded by first growths.
July 19, 2008

ninefingers
Remember that the corks in the Louis Martini CS (episode #432) were in good shape. Shows that proper storage, in your own home works also.
July 19, 2008

ninefingers
1964 Ch. Latour in Philadelphia (Le Bec Fin restaurant. The waiter opened the bottle (last one in the restaurant storage) about 20-25 feet away and I could smell the wine at the table within seconds.
Had the owner/cook Georges Perier come over and invited him to has a sample.

Great meal!!
but the following day (sunday) I pulled my left index finger off doing gardening work with an GE ElecTrac. (Pulling grape roots out of the ground)
July 19, 2008

hasbeen
QOTD: A 1985 from St. Julien, unfortunately I don’t recall the Chateau .
July 19, 2008

James H
About 4 years ago i had an 89 Chateau Petrus, AKA The Monster. It was a wine experience that I will never forget. We were drooling from both corners of our mouths:-)
July 19, 2008

Tim Delaney
Great episode. I have not had the pleasure of tasting any vintage bordeauxs but I hope I will soon. I turn 21 in less than a week!
July 19, 2008

HÃ©ctor Alvarez-Trujillo
Great show Gary> I’m a Bordeaux lover too, extraordinaries wines. About my favorite, althought it is very hard for me to decide between I’ll go with Lafitte 96…
July 19, 2008

Jim in Atlanta
QOTD – Don’t think I have had any really high end bordeaux’s that were aged for a long period of time. Have had some middle range bordeaux’s that had been aged a few years and they were good.
July 19, 2008

Pebbles
Excellent show! I was lucky enough to try La Tour’s second wine from 1978. Even with less than proper storage, it was pretty good.

Any way you can do a garagiste wine show on a July 30th show? My husband would *love* it.
July 19, 2008

Phil M
It’s Bordeaux. It’s classic vintages. It’s Gary V. “is it plugged in?…are you sure?” “it says 4 minutes” I love it! Keepin’ it real in freakin’ BORDEAUX!!!! Gary V nails it every time. Who ya gonna believe? The kid from dirty Jersey, that’s who!
July 19, 2008

Garry M.
Enjoyed the show but I gotta say QPR is way too
important to me to spend that kind of cash on a
bottle of wine when there is an abundance of wine
that is just as enjoyable for 1/3 those prices.
And if you spend $300 on a bottle of wine just to
impress someone… well that’s just obscene.
Maybe I would feel different if I had Gary V. money
but I don’t.
But that’s just my opinion.
July 19, 2008

Ken
Very interesting about these old wines,I dont think I could hold a bottle for that long,and like someone stated previously I wouldnt spend that much money on a wine.
Unless I had that kind of cash on me
July 19, 2008

Rush Dizzle
1982 Cos d’ Estournal at ‘219 west’ in downtown Austin on Febuary 23rd, 2006. i met my wife at the same restaurant one week later. Just a sexy bottle of wine. Good memories…
July 19, 2008

Slushpuppy
Who the heck is Ian?
Please give tips on how to cellar properly on a budget.

Smell it first!
July 19, 2008

Will
I had a 1986 Baron De Rothchild (Kosher edition) in a double magnum. It tasted a bit bit past it’s prime but was still interesting and unique. I tasted it on passover about 4 years ago.
July 19, 2008

kaybee
QoTd
I wish!
July 19, 2008

italianwinelover
Fantastic show! Love the room you were in – it so complimented the wine! and the candels were a nice touch, must not have taken you too long to get the replacement part – Ian is doing a great job on your travels! Can’t wait till the next time if you are able to do another ep from France!

QOTD: Really never had the opportunity to taste anything before ‘95 – but sure are interested in trying!!!

enjoy your day!
July 19, 2008

thkorent
QOTD: I’ve not had many, but I did have the privilege of drinking a 76 Mouton Rothschild and it was still a very good wine in spring this year.
July 19, 2008

Tricia
This episode got me out of long time lurking!
I had an ‘83 Bordeaux the moment that I got engaged on the pier of a little lake in Wisconsin with only the Loons (birds, not people) and the ducks watching…candles and cheese and most importantly, the one I love
It was a couple of years ago now but I remember it warming my insides in that way I love wines to do. An amazing finish that I have yet to experience with another wine. Then again, I am sure it was the love and the wine combined!
I just wish I could remember the name of the actual Bordeaux!
July 19, 2008

Jens
QOTD: A lot of 1975s including Ch. Cos d’Estournel, Talbot, LÃ©oville las Cases, Lascombes and Beychevelle. Also Ch. Latour 1983. Can’t afford any of them anymore.
July 19, 2008

Matt
Great episode, takes a lot of willpower to hold on to a bottle that long I feel.
QOTD: I’ve never had anything (including Bordeaux) from prior to 1995. I can’t wait to, now that I see how polished they can become!
July 19, 2008

Marc
QOTD: I’ve had the Chateau Margaux but not sure about the year. It’s one of my favorite tastings ever! Today I picked up the Margaux from Costco for $17.50. I’m crossing my fingers that it’s at least worth that much.

Just now I received my Sniffy Sniff wristband in the mail! Nice surprise..thanks WLTV!
July 19, 2008

bacapan
thanks for sharing your trip to Bordeaux

QOTD: 1982 Chateau Leoville Las Cases St. Julian …wonderful wine
July 19, 2008

Dave
Top 3: ‘47 Margaux, ‘82 Mouton, ‘89 Conseillante
Great show Gary.
July 19, 2008

W Miree
Great show! Thanks. I have been a long time collector and prefer to age my wines…especially Bordeaux, so I especially appreciate this retrospective, and look forward to many more.

QOTD: I have had many “mini” tastes (about one ounce) of hundreds of early eighteen hundred through mid nineteen hundred vintage wines from all over the world at the old Heublein, Inc. Rare Wine Tastings and Auctions in the 1970’s. However, I was so young and inexperienced at the time that I won’t count these in my answer. But I do have to count these tastings as the greatest wine learning experience of my life. Of the wines I have actually owned, a 1961 Chateau Haut Brion and a 1961 Chateau Gruaud Larose stand out as the oldest and best Bordeaux I have tasted from my own cellar. Gary, you will be happy to know that they were both tasted with my closest wine buddies.
July 19, 2008

Lois and Greg
QOTD: Never.
Neat room for the show. You need to ID the place.
July 19, 2008

Colin Komar
QOTD: Can’t say that I have gone back that far! Sounds like you had some good wines though.
July 19, 2008

MGBrisbane
QOTD: 1961 Haut Brion. My brother and I went crazy and bought this bottle with one of his buddies, shared in his back yard with our wives a few years ago with grilled steak. What a day…
July 19, 2008

RobRx
1982 Chateau Cheval Blanc in a little French restaurant in Bar Harbor Maine. The deceased dad of the current owner had bought up amazing Bordeaux and the child did not know what she had. Our group drank every bottle they had left for $80 per bottle that week. We also had 1983 Ch. d’Yquem there. Amazing, never to be repeated experience. I can still taste the finish of that wine.
July 19, 2008

teckdeck2008
qotd: i’ve actually never had a bordeaux, because I’m in college rolling with the ckc crowd and can’t exactly afford them yet. but its something i want to try when i get a job and do have the money to spend.
July 19, 2008

Michael M.
How about a “85 Chateau Pavie” the cork fell apart and had to be pulled out bit by bit.
The wine was great and could have lay down for two more years;it was a wonderful wine and shared with nice friends.

Right in the middle of calif. and I am happy to say I love French Wines.
July 19, 2008

Michael DeFino
I have had an 82 89 & 90 Chateau Meyney. All very different but a a great experience in educating my palate.
July 19, 2008

Glen E
QOTD Never
July 20, 2008

Jaybird
I have not had many but without a doubt the best I have ever had was a 1983 Margaux (which I drank a few months ago)
July 20, 2008

johnmaki
I remember a 1962 Ch Lafite as being a wonderful refined, feminine wine.
A Ch Haut Brion 1966 was great when fairly young, but a few years ago hadn’t held up so well. Oh, the memories…
July 20, 2008

Hugh McCabe
Cos d’estournel 1982 drank in easter 1996. Got it from a bottle shop for $35 US here in New Zealand.Shared with friends and it was a great night.
Pity same bottle now probabaly over $200US.
July 20, 2008

torquey
QOTD: A 1978 Les Forts de Latour, which despite having been improperly stored, remains one of the most delicious and complex wines I’ve ever had the pleasure to drink.
July 20, 2008

legend
clos des jacobins 1961-drunk with my wife a year after we were married in 1990-we were out for dinner in a smart local restaurant and the wine was more than the meal when we could least afford it-after tasting it we would have been just as happy with rustic bread and a lump of cheese-fabulous
July 20, 2008

wayno da wino
Yo G, Cooool Bordeaux Tasting !! Ya had me mouth Waterin’ Big Time !!

QOTD: Bordeaux is what i was weaned-on back in 1979 when i was a buddin’
Wino. Friends turned me onto the 1970, 1971, 1975 vintages of some
Gooooood Bordelais !!!! After that, Vino was me Beverage of Choice !!!
July 20, 2008

Dan
QOTD: It was the 1988 Chateau Beausejour Becot, ordered from you last year. My girlfriend and I savored every last drop. We actually went into your store last weekend and inquired if there’s anymore in your basement, but your wine consultant stated that that was probably the last time he would be able to get it. Too bad, but I’ll always remember it. Thanks Gary!
July 20, 2008

Paul M
QOTD: 1995 Chateau Ferriere
July 20, 2008

cs
QOTD – It was actually Cos D Estournel 1995. Made me understand how good Bordeaux could be. Great show!
July 20, 2008

Dominus
Great show and the room looked like you were staying at a chateau. Those French know how to enjoy life.

QOTD: Does “Dominus” count since it’s made by a French Bordeaux winemaker and a true Bordeaux blend? I love the ‘88 Dom otherwise, I don’t believe I’ve had any pre-95 Bordeauxs. Started getting into them in 2000 and I love the Reignac.
July 20, 2008

Pete G
Good show. A little more explanation on bottle variation w/ older vintages is warranted. Great point as well about when the scores by RP and WS were handed out.

QOTD: Relatively newwer wine drinker (last 5 years). Oldest I have had thus far is 1998 (Ch Simac St. Emilion I believe). Was ok nothing high end.
July 20, 2008

Harry
Can’t say I’ve had much older Bordeaux. I had a 75 Tronquoy Lalande, but it was probably peaked – lots of old shoe leather, but still interesting and drinkable.
July 20, 2008

Johnnyutah
QOTD: 1990 Pontet-Canet…yummy good!

Wonderful episode.
July 20, 2008

Chris F
By the way your question was asked, I think you mean a wine at least 12 years old. For me though, my most memorable bottle of wine was a ‘75 Leoville Las Cases, which I opened for my 30th birthday in 1983. I still remember how the aroma of that bottle filled the room when I uncorked it – what an unforgettable experience, and what an evening!
July 20, 2008

Dan-o
Cool show GV!
My wedding anniversary is 1988!
Therefore, this show helped me because I am always trying to find wines from that year.

I drank the 1988 Chateau Cheval Blanc five years ago on my fifteenth anniversary and it was dynamite! Loved it!
July 20, 2008

TWalk
really liked the old school episode…..unfortunately havent had any aged bordeaux…..PS….the wristband is the shizna
July 20, 2008

CC_HTown
QOTD: The oldest bdx that I have had is a 1998 Ch Lafon Rochet(which doesn’t count I know!)
July 20, 2008

jesseeley
Gary, I have to tell you that I was at the Finger Lakes Wine Fest this weekend and had my first wine that smelled and tasted of cat pee! I was not feeling it, but so proud I could identify that scent off the nose!
July 20, 2008

JJ Cleghorne
Hey Gary a little too much ambiance in that room. Like you said, appropriate for the wines tasted but, you needed more lighting on your face and the bottles.

1929 Margaux
July 20, 2008

Lawrence Leichtman
“66 or ‘70 Haut Brion both were killer wines for me. Recently had the ‘82 Leoville Las Case and that was fantastic.
July 20, 2008

Chris M
Gary, sorry to say I’ve never had a Bordeaux of 95 or older vintage! Looking forward to trying some soon though!
July 20, 2008

Darlene O.
Great episode, Gary! Love the room… QOD: Had a 1976 Chateau Margaux in the middle of the Caribbean. Lovely…
July 20, 2008

Roberto
Hi Gary, I heard Lexar came out with a 20 GB drive for your video cam… is that even true? if so, it might be good for your trips…

QOTD: definitely a 1990 Cos D’Estournel, I’ve tried it more than once, with similar results…
July 20, 2008

Bernie Bearnaise
Wonderful presentation of top growths of the left bank Gary. I did a wine promo at Costco in Fairfax, Virginia today and they had a very modest selection of 2005 Bordeaux. They did have 2005 Cos D’Estournel, Lynch-Bages and Leoville Las Cases. These were selling for similar pricing as the 1988’s you reviewed here. I was taken by a highly rated Chateau D’Issan from Margaux at a mere $60 which was a relative bargain. I am happy to hear that you believe in the 2007’s as there are many skeptics except for the touted Sauvignon Blancs. I was really feeling the Bordeaux vibe with the background of your show today. The lighting of your face was lacking as you usually work a brightly lit room. I missed the expressions you make when you are tasting and analyzing the wines. Also I appreciate the scores and your own take on them. Scores with an explanation are very useful to us. You made me feel like I was virtually there myself so thanks.

QOD 1982 Chateau Ausone, Right Bank. My best after that were 1943 Margaux and 1947 Margaux. My secret wish would be the 1947 Cheval Blanc but there aren’t many left on the planet….

BB
July 20, 2008

GR8wine
GV,
Absolutely fascinating. This is a glimpse into wines most of us only fantasize about. Since I won’t be going out to buy $300 bottles of wine to compare my pal with Parkers, Wine Speculator’s, or yours, I’ll just chalk it up to entertainment and extrapolating based on my pal to yours and the others’. By the way, as I’m sure you know WS is not one palate but depends on who covers the region. No names here but, like with movies, I’ve been calibrating my pal against the WS editors’, Tanzers, and Wine Advocate. Haven’t had many old Bordeaux, but maybe now I have some benchmarks against which to measure. I’ll bookmark this episode as a classic.
July 21, 2008

Jessica Sarai
Great episode! I loved seeing how you compared various wine scores from a variety of sources. It was nice to see you flying solo!
July 21, 2008

Paul V
Very interesting how RP and WS differed on those bottles. Great show Gary.
QOTD: None. I just got into wines. I have not had the chance to try some old wines – I’d love to at some point.

Tea Library: Fantastic idea. I built my palate with Tea and coffee. There is a LOT there and you can do some really interesting things with Tea. I would recommend a Tung Ting Oolong or a Baochong Oolong if you’re looking for something absolutely spectacular.

Keep up the great work. Great edit point too. Hilarious.
July 21, 2008

Trey
QOTD: I have not had any , but I hope to someday after I graduate from college.
July 21, 2008

Alfredhayes
What is this Bordeaux you speak of? hahah

QOTD: sorry Gayr, no old stuff for me…yet…
July 21, 2008

Andy
QOTD— Never had one …. Maybe one day we will do it . How about in 2018 trying a 2005 Bordeaux …….. Intresting or the wow factor.
July 21, 2008

Ben C
QOTD Chatteau lynch bages 1995
more hype than actual yumminess but still interesting in its elegance.
Would have an old Barolo over it any day.
July 21, 2008

Hugh MacDonald
What I would give to taste wines like that! I’ve never had a 1er Cru Bordeaux but I hope to do so one day.
July 21, 2008

Eli2Tyree
Great show, cant answer the QOTD – oldest Bordeaux Ive had was a 98 – dont even remember the brand, was at a work function
July 21, 2008

LauraG
QOTD: No contest – 1986 Petrus the night my husband and I got engaged.
July 21, 2008

Leoj
How can you spit that out? You can’t sleep at night with that hanging over your head. I’d be drinking the spit bucket!
July 21, 2008

MattUD
I have finally caught up on all the WLTV i had missed over the past two months! Lotta Gary Vee over the last few days. Interesting show, a good way to showcase how different people see wines in different ways. I unfortunatly have not had any older than 05, maybe someday though.
July 21, 2008

michiel
Hai, i am from the netherlands and view all your episodes, more than grate….. But is it possible to taste a conseillante while your their? This is my all time favorite….Succes
July 21, 2008

DARREL LAS VEGAS
Thanks for addressing the storage/cellaring issue at the start of the show.

QOTD: 1976 MARGAUX
July 21, 2008

Danny C
QOTD: I would have to say a 1955 Chateau Lafron Rochet!
July 21, 2008

dafo
QOTD: Never had anything that old or that ‘exotic’. Time to step up my game!
July 21, 2008

CBone
QOTD: Never had an old Bordeaux…which is a real shame. But, life is long, so I’ve got time yet.
July 21, 2008

John M Heavey
I was lucky enough to have a 1947 Ch. Beychevelle in 1978–it was still a bit youthful, big, big, but elegant and so balanced.
July 21, 2008

Mike
Great show. No old Bordeaux here.
July 21, 2008

Vinophile
No Bordeaux here, either—young or old. Would love to try one…you buying?
July 21, 2008

mark b
93 Mouton Rothchild (with the nude sketch on the bottle) was amazing, earthy tones and really long finish.
July 21, 2008

Jay
Those corks were really impressive.

QOTD: No such experience…
July 21, 2008

Colin
GV – Loving the Bordx episodes – very informative. QOTD – 1995 Soutard, 88 Talbot or 88 Batailley.
July 21, 2008

Jolie Elman
Great show. The ambiance in the room was reminiscent of a seance. The corks were rolling around and the bottles shaking slightly. An unstable table or ?? Hmmm….
July 21, 2008

Daniel
QOTD: im not old enough to have had much borqoux from before 1995! im 24 and just getting really serious about wine, and am trying to expand my pallate as quickly as i can. with you help ive been doing my best. thanks alot!
July 21, 2008

mike76
The best mature bordeaux I’ve had was an 82 les fort de latour that I had with my wife at her 30th birthday party. Great show, I think there is tremendous opportunity to try classic bordeaux by finding older, less heralded vintages such as 1988. Similar to 2004, 1988 preceded a blockbuster vintage and has greatly reduced prices as a result. Its also nice to be able to drink these older vintages while the newer releases rest in bottle.
July 21, 2008

Neil
1995 Chateau Prieurie Lichine Margaux
July 21, 2008

Collin
QotD – 1982 Ch. Palmer. Fantastic wine
July 21, 2008

Daniel O
QOTD: I haven’t had anything that old… the best I can do is a 1996 Salon Blanc des Blancs Champagne. (And yes, I realize that’s not Bordeaux!)
July 21, 2008

jahlove
I have yet to have a truly great mature Bordeaux. Best to date has been a 95 Lynch Bages. But it wasn’t a transcendental experience.
July 21, 2008

Little Jonny H
Keep ‘em coming Gary! This is great shizzit!

QOTD: Yeah Right!
July 21, 2008

Chip
Great Show! I’m always happy to see you do older classic wines.

QOTD: I had a 1982 LaLagune that really rocked my world. I picked up another one recently and hope it’s as good.

I also had a 1986 Taylor with a much higher rating (by Parker), that I didn’t like nearly as much.
July 21, 2008

Jason S.
QOTD: I was fortunate enough to have a ‘75 Chat Palmer about 6 months ago at a wine dinner. Unfortunately, I think it was a bit past its prime.
July 21, 2008

Orion Slayer
QOTD: Sadly, I have had none.
July 21, 2008

anthony c.
Gary,
I prefer Left bank wines over Right bank wines, but you seem to carry more Right bankers. Is there anyway you can change that? I would love to buy more St Julien’s, Paulliac’s, Margaux’s,etc. from you, but I have to go get them in the city….please help!
July 21, 2008

B Kenner
in the late 70’s I had a ‘55 Ch. Mouton Rothschild. I still have the empty bottle…. It was like velvet on the palate, mature tannins, but still fruit driven and balanced. Talk about finesse.
July 21, 2008

pawncop
Good show with wines that are not so common.

QOTD – None so far, but at some point will expand my palate to include this catagory of fine wines.
July 21, 2008

GalvezGuy
I have been fortunate enough to drink two older Bordeaux. 1981 Chateau Margaux which was amazingly youthful and the 1978 Leoville Barton which has the tomato notes of the Cos. I am looking forward to a few 1959’s which I ma saving for my 50th and a 1988 Mouton Rothschild for the next special occasion.
July 21, 2008

Kristen
Really great show- glad you did some vintage Bordeaux!

QOTD: Alas, I have never had any wines that old. Students don’t have the cash flow that some people do…
July 21, 2008

The Original Marc
QOTD: If you’re going to throw out the pre-1995 rule, I’m going to counter that with the under-25 rule, which states that it doesn’t have to be before 1995 if you’re under 25. So with that said, I’ll go with the 1997 Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere, which I had this year, so 11 years on it. I thought it was amazingly elegant and one of the best wines I’ve had and has inspired to not drink my newer bordeauxs.
July 21, 2008

RonD
QOTD: Chateau Haut Brion 1989

I like the on-premise shows better for some reason. The “Technical difficulty” just added to the authenticity

We are looking forward to more retrospectives (Sauternes anyone?)
July 21, 2008

Sev
the only bordeaux that I have had pre-1995 was Domaine de la gaffeliere 1990, and I had that in 2005-2006 range. it was extremely interesting to taste a wine like that. nearlt all my tasting experience deals with wines less than 5 years old! very interesting stuff. I have a bottle or two I am saving, and praying for the patience to let them mature before I crack them open! very cool episode, thanks1
July 21, 2008

4wdave
A friend from France stayed with us for a few days and left a bottle of 1978 Mouton Rothschild as a thank you gift. I didn’t really pay attention to what it was, and I definitely abused it through three moves and casual storage.

But, although the cork was mouldy, the wine opened up and dramatically improved over the evening. I finally saw why old Bordeaux is such a big deal!
July 21, 2008

TomW
QOTD: ‘61 ch Lafite drunk in the mid 80s. It was so sublime, and i have been looking to find that same experience ever since. Such a long silky finish that stayed with you for such a long time. it was a blessing and a curse since i haven’t found that same experience again. Not rolling too hard these days but i hope one day if i haven’t destroyed my 3 bottles of ‘86 mouton or 1 of ‘89 mouton it will come close.
July 22, 2008

James McLaren
QOTD: a 1978 Chateau Mouton Rothschild. What a wine…
July 22, 2008

John R.
Ahaha good show Gary. I liked how the camera ran out of batteries, bu it’s all good. Rock that fancy spitting vase.
July 22, 2008

Raybo
QOTD – never had one but I do have an 88, 93, and 95 in the cellar (afraid the 88 or 93 may be past their prime). I am looking to open the 88 soon with some good friends.
July 22, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: 1996 Cain 5
July 22, 2008

Jayhitek
QOTD: Sorry misspoke on the other answer.
1996 chateau something last week.
July 22, 2008

glenn
nice episode but Sir GaryV could have made an appearance in that setting! way to talk corks from old bottles – don’t sniff them but do look them over thoroughly.

QotD: 1978 Latour – had it twice and both bottles memorable.
July 22, 2008

Ryan Speller
I’m very late with answering this but last year I was fortunate enough to attend an incredible tasting where I had the pleasure of tasting a 1945 Ch. Talbot… What a stunning example of aged Bordeaux and a pleasure to taste… Oh, and the 82 Mouton, Haut Brion, and Cos weren’t bad either.
July 22, 2008

Brian Barrick
The last few shows from Bordeaux have been entertaining, but whatever happened to the focus on QPR of your earlier shows? $300 is way too much for a bottle of wine, no matter how good it is.
July 22, 2008

aaaredfrog
Loving the on-site shows!!! Great stuff.

QOTD – Never, not sure where to buy stuff like that. You have a good point about buying them properly. Could be really fun to try though.

Well done on the taping Ian!
July 23, 2008

YoungDave
QOTD: 1985 Chat. Mouton Rothschild or 1994 Chat. Angelus.
July 23, 2008

Carlitos
QOTD. 1983 Haut Brion.
July 23, 2008

David Dadekian
QOTD: I’m really not sure. Do we have to remember those kinds of things?
July 23, 2008

Raphael S
QOTD:

1975 Leoville Las Cases. Popped this when my wife turned 30 in ‘05. My first experience with old Bordeaux, and it didn’t disappoint.

The last few shows have been great. Very informative.
July 23, 2008

Nick A.
THESE ARE THE KINDS OF EPISODES I LOVE!
July 23, 2008

Paul C
That has to be the 1975 Langoa Barton. It was absolutely beautiful five years ago – all the tannin had melted away and there was just soft soft fruit – absolutely delicious.

I also had the 1966 Langoa, but not as good – looking a little tired.
Cheers,

Paul C
July 24, 2008

Brandon
QOTD: 1982 Cheval Blanc – liquid love.
July 24, 2008

Evan R.
Great episode. Loved the edit.
July 24, 2008

Victor Mellado
nothing yet…..but, its been on my things to do before i die list for quite some time.
July 26, 2008

JayZee
Another fun episode and great entertainment listening to Ian in the background: “It’s not my fault!” – Priceless!!

QOTD: I had a 1982 Leoville Poyferre that was probably the best older Bordeaux I’ve ever had. It was fabulous (I scored it 95 points).
July 29, 2008

Achilleas in Cyprus
Lovely show.

I have to say, it is the 1995 Chateau Margaux .. and it was gorgeous!
July 29, 2008

wannaBconnoisseur
Great Show!!

Q-Love Bordeaux, not had anything that old yet.
July 30, 2008

Cuse Wino
Another classic episode!!
QOTD- Never had a mature Bordeaux
July 30, 2008

jason
way cooler than ohio wines
qotd – i have had a few older bordeaux, but not too many. i just got in this game a few years back.
i had a 91 phelan segur, considering the vintage, it was real good. nothing crazy but well done. an 89 la tour martillac red. it was delicious. this was last year and the tannins were still hanging in there. it has another 5 years in it. some older burgs too… 82 and 89 were telling me, store wine in your cellar.
July 30, 2008

Brent
QOTD: 1983 Chateau Cantenac Brown (Margaux) is the best that I’ve had. I bought it in Morristown, NJ in ‘85 for $11 bones and drank it in ‘96.
July 31, 2008

DON D
QOTD: 1959 Lafite, It was leaking, and not really stored properly, but it drank devine!!
August 1, 2008

AlanG
Tough call between 66 Latour and 66 Haut Brion.
August 1, 2008

Dan Schmid
1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild.
August 11, 2008

yowens
Sweet show. QOTD: I’ve had very few. I had a 86′ Chambert Marzubet which was just a special experience noting the changes in flavor over the first couple hours it was opened.
August 23, 2008

Steve of MW
In no particular order..

82 Cos d’Estournel
90 La Dame de Montrose
94 Latour

Cool room in Bordeaux!! Love the aristocratic look..
October 4, 2008

Michael H.
Surprisingly, I really love the 1995 Calon-Segur…
October 21, 2008

Pierre
Nice episode
only one that i can remember was a 94 angelus that was very well made and preserved
November 1, 2008

Ray Barnes
I have to apologize for the late response to this show because I just watched it this evening. I purchased a case of the 1988 Margaux when it was offered en primeur in 1989, and still have 4 bottles of it left – and am very thankful for Gary’s comments on future cellaring. I first tasted it right after the wine was released in 1991, and surprisingly, it was delicious right from then and kept getting better. I also have very fond memories of a few 1971 German wines, including a Wiltinger Rosenberg (adjacent to the Scharzhofberg) Auslese, drunk last November 2, and an Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Spatlese, uncorked in 1999 and being remarkably fresh at 28 years of age. It is a truly amazing experience drinking 20+ year old wine.
January 16, 2009

Dessert Wine Nerd
Good show. Nice to see how my 05’s could possibly develop. Hopefully I will have stored them properly and they wont fall under any issues. QOTD: Never had a mature one…. yet!
January 30, 2009

olli-brumm
I’m a little late…
QOTD: best red bdx I ever had was 1989 Lynch-Bages. I bought a case in the early 90ies and I have still 3 remaining. Down to 3…
I’m quiet surprised how the 88 Cos has developed. I had 4 bottles between 1996-1999 and IMO they have been great. I tended to rate them like WS, if I would have to… was an amazing wine.
April 10, 2009

old man
Hi Gary,
One impressed me was a bottle of 1988Leoville Las Casas,it open up like a dancing ballet girl in your middle of tongue,flowery frangrances.super elegance,smoothing your heart’s aftertase.memorable!It absolutely not a beast.
June 15, 2009

looper
Funny episode. Looked like you did it from a haunted house. Those hotels and chateaus in bordeaux are crazy wierd. Feels like a timewarp back to the 17thcentury and not in a good way. Way too dark. And who are those amateurs???? Where is the Mottster?
QOTD: Haven’t had many big name mature bordeaux, but I did have a leoville barton 85 that was great. I have an uncle who has been keeping bordeaux since the 70s and every christmas he brings out 4-5 bottles to taste. But all of these wines had release prices between $5-15. So you never know what you are going to get with these. Kind of fun though.