hows the Chateau Margaux 66

[peter]

i was wondering how the Chateau Margaux 1966
was. will it be ok to hold on to?
what might the value of the bottle be?

[Innkeeper]

Your bottle started out near the top. Provided it has had meticulous care and at least one cork change, it could still be wonderful. Chances are it is something less than that. Reasoning is that, if the above were the fact, it would have been consumed before now. Even great wines do not last forever. Would plan to open it soon, with somebody special in attendance. Have another special bottle of known quality in standby, just in case. As far as selling it is concerned, the consensus around here is that single bottles have limited resale value. The reason is that auctions prefer either larger lots or larger bottles.

[winoweenie]

Peter, what Innkeeper failed to mention was that all during the 60`s and until the Chateau changed hands Margaux was not performing to the standards of a first growth. They joined the exalted status again with the release of their superb 78. I`ve had many dissapointing vintages ( 61,62, 64, 66, 70 and 75 ) from Margaux. Hopefully your bottle has been properly stored and gives you a great wine experience. Winoweenie