Help! I got a bottle of Latour 1982 as a present and I don't know what to do with it. I am a poor student and have never tasted anything to the like of Latour. I know it would be foolish to drink it as I haven't got the palate to appreciate such a classic in Bordeaux history. But then I don't want to just sell it for a few hundred bucks. Anyone with good suggestion on what to do and what storage device, if any, I would need?
2006-12-18 04:28:46 · 8 answers · asked by LWY 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
I am living in Los Angeles. The warm weather is surely to ruin the wine?
2006-12-18 04:40:29 · update #1
where do you live my new best friend and I will help you decifer the taste of such a wine,
2006-12-18 04:30:53 · answer #1 · answered by FC 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, lucky you. It's not that hard to store wine and it doesn't require you being rich or own expensive devices either. Just keep it on it's side undisturbed in a dark place where the temperature is cool and doesn't go into wild swings. It can be as simple as keeping it in a card board carton laid down in a cool basement or alike.
A 1982 Latour is actually ready for drinking now but can be kept for another decade or two just fine. (If stored properly) Hopefully, by then you would have developed the appreciation for it and be in a better state of life to drink and enjoy it.
2006-12-18 04:42:48 · answer #2 · answered by minijumbofly 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, you definitely scored a special bottle there. I would suggest sending a very heartfelt thank you note, making sure that whomever sent it realizes you are trying to learn from it... (maybe he'll share a few more samples...).
as for what to do: store it in a cool, dry space, laying down. Don't move it often. I would go on wine classes, build some understanding of the wine, then open it on a special occasion. Don't wait too long... from what I read, it should be just about perfect now and in the next couple of years.
2006-12-18 04:42:54 · answer #3 · answered by OneLilithHidesAnother 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Part of the enjoyment of a fine wine is sharing. Since you received the bottle as a present, you must know someone who would enjoy it. Invite them over for the special occasion. Or, since you're in school, invite someone from the college paper to do a review. If you have a person over that does have a "palate," they may be able to assist you in enjoying what you've missed. As soon as they begin describing "cherry aromas with a hint of spice & tobacco...." you too may understand.
Keep the bottle in a cool, dark room or closet.
2006-12-18 04:37:36 · answer #4 · answered by mike s 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nice problem to have. You would need to buy a wine frig to maintain this bottle.
I would vote for drinking it, though.
2006-12-21 08:50:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
While those are excellent choices, I would opt for a lightly chilled bottle of M/D 20/20. When you want the best, settle for only the best.
2016-05-23 04:33:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm french and your wine is very fantastic and old and...it's a Latour
so you have to keep it for a very important thing (cristams with some "foie gras" maybe...
2006-12-18 04:38:51 · answer #7 · answered by acrobat 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'll give you $25.00 cash right now.
I'll even come and pick it up!
2006-12-18 05:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋