In message >, Ian Hoare
> writes
>Salut/Hi congokid,
> le/on Sat, 8 May 2004 09:49:59 +0100, tu disais/you said:-

>>Unfortunately I joined in 1989, which I understand wasn't a great year
>>for many wine regions.
>
>WHAT?? Brilliant year for Bordeaux. Cahors, Bergerac and most of the
>southwest of France.

What I was told by someone, though I did a brief check on Decanter
website as well. Too brief, obviously.

>Almost any classed growth Claret. For example Ch Ducru-Beaucaillou is
>available from (the pricey) "Millesima" at ‚¬1200 a case of 12. Domaine de
>Chevalier in Graves is at the same price. Both super wines, which should be
>at their peak, but well able to last a year or ten.

Sounds excellent - thanks.

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