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Michael Pronay
 
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"Nils Gustaf Lindgren" > wrote:

> One of our youngsters was born 1975, so turns a ripe and mellow
> 30 this summer. I have started to find wines from that year -
> port is a natural as it was declared vintage by many of the good
> producers, and our own hawker stocks some in their treasure
> chest. However, apart from first growth Haut Medocs and Petrus,
> which wines are still alive and drinkable today?


Léoville-L.C., Pichon-Lalande (the only vintage vinified by Michel
Delon of LLC, btw), Ducru, Latour.

> I would hazard some Bourg reds,


Hands off! Totally rotten vintage. Even DRCs undrinkable.

> perhaps some Mosel Rieslings,


Yes!

> but I´m uncertain. Hints are eagerly accepted.


You're welcome.

M.