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1949 Ch. Lafite-Rothschild Pauillac Bordeaux France
The 1949 vintage was the third of the three magnificent post-war harvests (the others were 1945 and 1947). Wines from the 1949 vintage have shown themselves to be remarkably long-lived and brilliantly complex. The Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is no exception. Decant and savor this vinous treasure. Low shoulder fill.
Price: $1,00
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1954 Blandy's Malmsey Madeira Portugal
Madeira, with port and sherry, is one of the world's great fortified wines. Madeiras also are among the longest-lived wines, and bottlings such as this 1954 are capable of aging for many decades in a good cellar. Blandy's is perhaps the best-known producer of the Madeira Wine Company, an organization that is home to some 27 of the island's wineries. This Malmsey from Blandy's is made from the grape variety of the same name, also called Malvasia in other parts of the world. Malmseys are the richest Madeiras and an older wine such as this bottling is intensely sweet. Enjoy the 1954 at the end of a meal like a port or sweet sherry.
Price: $165,00
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1955 Ch. d'Yquem Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Bordeaux France
The name Chateau d'Yquem is synonymous with perfection. This greatest of all dessert wines ages brilliantly and older vintages such as this 1955 are vinous treasures. Extremely limited. Bottom neck fill.
Price: $995,00
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1955 Ch. Latour Pauillac Premier Cru Bordeaux France
Chateau Latour, one of five first-growths in Bordeaux, is arguably the "king of wines." Exemplary in good vintages and successful in bad, Latour never fails to astonish with its power, richness, and finesse. This superb 1955 was recorked in 1998 and is in pristine condition.
Price: $695,00
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1955 Ch. Latour Pauillac Premier Cru Bordeaux France
Chateau Latour, one of five first-growths in Bordeaux, is arguably the "king of wines." Exemplary in good vintages and successful in bad, Latour never fails to astonish with its power, richness, and finesse. High shoulder fill with some damage to importer and back labels.
Price: $795,00
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1958 Cossart Bual Madeira Portugal
Madeira enjoys the reputation of not only being one of the world's great fortified wines, but perhaps the world's longest-lived. Thus even though this bottle of 1958 Bual is over 40 years old, it is considered relatively young due to the wine's inherent high acidity. Bual Madeiras are produced from the grape of the same name, and tend to be deeply colored, medium-sweet wines that retain their spiciness with age. Cossart is one of the better-known houses that belong to the Madeira Wine Company, which accounts for some 40 percent of all Madeira exports. Enjoy the 1958 now with fresh fruit and roasted nuts or cellar indefinitely.
Price: $182,00
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1963 Warre's Porto Douro Valley Portugal
The 1963 vintage is remarkable and legendary for vintage port. Most are now fully matured, but some -- such as this 1963 Warre -- can easily last another decade. In his book, "The Great New Vintage Wine Book," Michael Broadbent describes this wine as, "One of the best and most elegant of all the '63s." We concur.
Price: $249,95
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1966 Leacock Bual Portugal
With port and sherry, Madeira is one of the world's great fortified wines. Madeira is also among the world's longest-lived wines, and bottlings from the 19th century and earlier are not uncommon. The house of Leacock is one of 27 members of the Madeira Wine Company, an organization that accounts for some 40 percent of all Madeira exports. This 1966 is made from the Bual grape variety and is medium-sweet in style. By Madeira standards, the wine is young and will age well for decades in a good cellar.
Price: $149,95
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1970 Ch. Latour Pauillac Premier Cru Bordeaux France
Summon Chateau Latour for wine pundits and watch them get a little misty-eyed. Latour's Bordeaux epitomizes power and complexity, not to mention sheer oenological triumph. The wine typically needs at least a decade or two to soften and fully show its breathtaking glory. The 1970 was a blockbuster vintage for Latour and is no doubt drinking beautifully right about ... now.
Price: $749,00
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1970 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Graves Bordeaux
La Mission Haut Brion is one of the most trusted names in all of Bordeaux. This chateau has a reputation -- like Chateau Latour -- of producing good wine even in lesser vintages. The 1970 La Mission, from an outstanding vintage (arguably the best between 1961 and 1982), is prime for current consumption.
Price: $249,00
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