Jim's Loire

Concentrating mainly but not exclusively on the Loire's vineyards, its vignerons and their wines along with places to eat and stay. Also covers some recently published wine books – not just from Loire. Regional Chair for Loire @Decanter's World Wine Awards since its inception. Winner of the 2009 Wine Blog Trophy (journalist category) Salon des Vins de Loire. I have a large and expanding library of photos, particularly from the Loire – places, producers, vineyards etc. European.

Monday, 8 October 2018

Guess the vintage?

Vintage ?

A glass of Bourgueil from Lamé-Delisle-Boucard – which vintage please?

4 comments:

Bob Rossi said...: From the color, I would say it's fairly recent, but I suspect that the reason you're asking is because people would be surprised how old it is. I have their wines going back to 2005, and I could open a bottle of each to compare the color, but that wouldn't make sense. I'll guess 1976.; 8 October 2018 at 15:15
beadyjay said...: Not a lot to go on there! But, on the basis that you're looking to surprise us, I'm going to guess 1976. It's amazing how young the older vintages of Lame-Delisle-Boucard look and taste. Brian; 9 October 2018 at 23:20
beadyjay said...: Not a lot to go on there! But, on the basis that you are looking to surprise us, I'm going to say 1976. It's amazing how young these old vintages of Lame-Delisle-Boucard look and taste! Beadyjay; 9 October 2018 at 23:22
Jim's Loire said...: Way too young Bob. Other guesses on Les 5 du Vin have been 1893 and 1898. Both wrong but much closer.....; 10 October 2018 at 07:42

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