I’m opening a 1971 Inglenook Charbono tomorrow night for my wine buddy’s birthday.
Any suggestions for prepping the bottle? Slow ox vs decant?
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The most recent CT note is mine, I just opened it and enjoyed over an evening, nothing more.
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What a cool wine
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Stand it up for a few days at least and PnP my man! I would bet you’re in for a treat! Had the 68 a few years ago and it was stunning. Gave it a strong 96. Looking forward to your note!
Wow. This was really special. From a very well stored bottle with an almost flawless cork. Excellent nose of crisp autumn leaves, leather and a hint of sweet dark fruits. In the mouth this is wonderfully balanced with literally loads of acidity, and a perfect balance of fruit and secondary characteristics. Sweet Tobacco, leather, and an almost bright citrus note thanks to the acidity with a long, smokey finish that lasts for 30+ seconds. An incredible wine that kept morphing over the hours that we drank it. Hard to believe this is 52 years old. A true pleasure to drink and one of the more memorable bottles that I’ve had in a very, very long time.
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This. This is the way 
Got any more? I am a 68.
Unfortunately not! Saw another one come up for auction a little while back but it was $$$
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