Sep
29
Nick C asked:
Just built a wine rack and would like to buy some wine to age in it…I have a couple of nice ports…but looking for something else that will age nicely.
I am really looking for a particular wine maker, year and type of wine…the general stuff is very helpful, but if there is something you are aging yourself because you feel it is a winner, let me know what that is. Preferably something I can still buy in stores.
Chester
Just built a wine rack and would like to buy some wine to age in it…I have a couple of nice ports…but looking for something else that will age nicely.
I am really looking for a particular wine maker, year and type of wine…the general stuff is very helpful, but if there is something you are aging yourself because you feel it is a winner, let me know what that is. Preferably something I can still buy in stores.
Chester
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8 Responses to “Name a wine I can purchase now that will be good for aging?”
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Unfortunately for us, ladyk5dra… is not quite accurate. It would be easy if every French wine with a year on it was age worthy. In fact that’s really only true for Champagne and for Chateau d’Yquem in Sauternes which does not bottle a wine if botrytis or noble rot fails to occur that year. Otherwise, most French producers release a wine each year.
If your newly built wine rack happens to be in a cool, dark room with constant temperature and humidity, then you should be able to age your wines nicely.
You did not indicate your price range. Here are a few suggestions in different price ranges:
Inexpensive:
-Penfolds Bin 407 Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 cost around $25-30 and should be able to age gracefully for at least ten years.
Mid-priced:
2003 was a fantastic year in the Chateauneuf du Pape appellation in the southern Rhone valley of France. There are a number of wines from there in the $50-60 range that will easily age for 25-30 years. Examples are:
-F. Diffonty&Fils Cuvee du Vatican Ch du Pape Sixtine Reserve 2003
-Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Ch du Pape 2003
-Clos St. Jean Chateauneuf du Pape 2003
Also in this price range, 2001 was a great year for Brunello di Montalcino from Tuscany. Example: La Rasina Brunello di Montalcino 2001 at around $60.
Moderately expensive:
2003 was a great year for Port. Good reliable names for aging include Fonseca, Taylor Fladgate, and Quinta de Roriz. These will cost you between $80-140 for a full 750 mL bottle, or you can find half bottles for less. Generally the larger the bottle, the better the wine ages since there is less air space in the bottle.
Expensive:
I just picked up a bottle of 2003 Chateau Cos D’Estournel from St. Estephe in Bordeaux. 97 points in Wine Spectator and rated highly by Parker and five stars in Decanter as well. Should age for 15-20 years.
Very Expensive:
Perhaps one of the greatest dessert wines ever made, and this will outlive your grandchildren: 2001 Chateau d’Yquem from Sauternes. Should still be readily available but a full 750 mL bottle will cost you nearly a thousand.
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Nick,
I believe you could find your answer about wines at:
le ecol’ #21