2009 Les Caillards

[DuncaninFrance]

Made by a winegrower who has vines all around our house, this was bottled last week and all the production sold to a négociant (merchant) We asked if we could buy a case ( 6 bottles ) and the owner came round yesterday afternoon with them.
It is a 2009 red, 14%, and will lay down for a long time - possibly 20 years. Price was 30€ / 41AUD/$44 for 6 bottles which I think is a bargain

Our house is probably all that is left of the original Château Les Caillards.

[Aughnanure]

A good buy indeed, Duncan.

How long is it really going to lie down though?

[DuncaninFrance]

At least 5 Eoin but if 2009's do improve as expected then at lease 10

[Niner]

What? No expiration date? Wonder if Wine in the US has an expiration date stamped on the label some place like everything else made for human consumption? Have to look when I go to the grocery store today. Of course I'll actually be buying beer instead of wine and whatever I buy will be gone before getting anywhere near its expiration date.

[Aughnanure]

But, Duncan, won't you be tempted to open a bottle every 12 months "just to see how it's going"?

You'll need another half dozen!

[Niner Delta]

Wow, just over $7 a bottle for a nice Bordeaux from grapes around your home, AND it has a picture of your house on the label, how cool is that.
Maybe if I'm in your neighborhood in 10 years we'll have a glass.


Vern.

[DuncaninFrance]

Wow, just over $7 a bottle for a nice Bordeaux from grapes around your home, AND it has a picture of your house on the label, how cool is that.
Maybe if I'm in your neighborhood in 10 years we'll have a glass.


Vern.

I keep telling you Vern, ANY time you are passing.....................