Oldest wine we've tasted?

WINE TALK
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a bunch of 19th c. Vins Doux Naturels at a tasting in Languedoc-Roussillon.

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This. Just incredible.

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1795 Terrantez from Barbeito.

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Madeira from 1834, 1863 and 1864. Port from 1880. All were in excellent shape.

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You’re the best. Merry Christmas, buddy!

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1863 Port.

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Madeira - 1802 Accaioly Terrentez. Never had the 1795 shown above, but Roy Hersh has several times, and said my 1802 was as good or better. Port - I know I’ve had the 1931 Quinta do Noval, and think I have had from much earlier, just don’t recall the specifics. 1928 Latour for dry reds, but again I am sure I have had older, just not as memorable.

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Old and very fine Madeira has skyrocketed in price over the past 5-10 years. There is not that much left. That 1802 Acciaioly Terrantez went for $7,963 and two of the 1795 Barbeito Terrantez went for $19,600 including fees earlier this month at Christies NY.

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I’ve had them both during the lasr 18 months, the 1802 twice. One of the 1802 bottles is probably the best wine I’ve ever had.

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1870 Maison Champy Clos Vougeot at a Heublein pre-auction wine sampling. I drew the lucky ticket.

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1795 Madeira at the Herb Farm restaurant in Woodinville, WA. $300 a pour, would do it again in a heart beat.

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Same as Andy. Same bottle in fact!

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At a pre auction tasting I had a wee bit of 1825 Yquem. I would not have paid the $5K or so the half bottle sold for, but it was a fascinating experience.

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Yes. I made the “insane” (because I rsiked death from my spouse) bid of $3000 on a bottle of the 1795 Barbeito a few years ago, and it went for $15,000. However, I got three bottles of 1875 Barbeito for less than $400 each about 7 years ago. Now it would be much higher.

I had a 1917 Château de Rayne-Vigneau courtesy of Craig Hasserot in 2013. My oldest non-fortified.

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Some years ago, the head of cardiology at the hospital affiliated with the University of Strasbourg gave me a tour of the the facilities. At the end of the tour, he took me to the basement, where a barrel of white wine dating from 1657 (IIRC) was locked in an iron cage. He asked me if I wanted a taste. How could I refuse? He drew a tiny sample, the color of which was brown. I tasted, and it was beyond dead. There you have it, the oldest wine I have ever “tasted.”

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But Peter, you should have slow-oxed it!

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Had a Claret from 1914 at Recondo in Spain. Just a taste but memorable.

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1900 Barbeito Malvazia, purchased from Rare Wine Co and served 12/31/99. Outstanding stuff.

For “regular” wine (non-fortified or pre-oxidized), 1909 Bouchard Pommard Rugiens. Served at a Domaine Bouchard dinner straight from their cellars. Absolutely stunningly complex and intriguing and one of, if not the most memorable wines I’ve ever had. I don’t remember the food they served, but I’ll never forget that wine.

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1799 LEACOCK Bastardo

1876 LABAUME Chassagne Montrachet Blanc