The first test was a comparison between the Baccarat glass and a common Bordeaux wine glass, and I have to admit the wines' attributes were more apparent from the former. Chateau Rauzan Segla 2000 Gran Cru Classe-Margaux 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot, aged in 60% new oak barrels for 18 months. MORE >>

Fabulous visit today to Familia Deicas winery today, home of some of the best Bordeaux style wines in the world. Deep purple color with garnet edge, delicious nose of rich ripe black fruit, very similar to the finest Bordeaux, black licorice, very balanced and refined. Familia Deicas Preludia 2000 Barrel Select Lote N 53. 10 US. MORE >>

Why pay en primeur prices for young Bordeaux that won’t arrive for two years? Consider that their current release rosé is from the 2000 vintage (ten years older than the current release from Provence). If Bordeaux pre-sales irk you, then consider Rioja, where some of the producers age the wine for you! Lopez de Heredia. MORE >>

Can you imagine spending $450 for a top left bank Bordeaux when you can buy this wine for about $40? Gaston Hochar, the proprietor of the estate, holds wine until he feels it is ready for release, and 2000 is the current vintage on retail shelves. Do not salt or season them in any way until right before cooking. Weird. Why not? MORE >>

Although no Bordeaux, if I am not mistaken. 2000 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre. The more I learn about wine, the more I realize that I don't know. This was also true when I played a lot of chess, when I was getting into economics courses in grad school, basically anytime I've undertaken anything of any import. MORE >>