When to drink ?

[snoopyknuffie]

Hey people,

Anyone care to tell me when following wines I have will be ready to drink

Ch. Mouton Rothschild 1985,1993,1992

Ch. Margaux 1975

Ch. Cheval Blanc 1975

Ch. Latour 1978

Lafite Rothschild 1974

Thanx

[winecollector]

I would think that just about all of them, with the possible exception of the 93' Mouton are definately ready to drink. Not sure of the 74' Lafite, but most should be able to be kept longer if you so desire. I had the priviledge of tasting the 92' Mouton last fall, and I don't see how it can get any better- it was wonderful! Enjoy!

[winoweenie]

Hi SnoopyK and welcome to the board. He's where you stand IMHO and having had most of these wines in the last 5 years;
74 Lafite....WAY past it's prime. A bad vintage without many redeeming qualities.
75 Margaux. Has always been a puzzling vintage. Had high hopes at first quaff, but with the exception of the La Mission, none of the players scored a goal. Open this one and hope.
75 Cheval. Having said the above I'll step back and say this sucker drank well in 97. Not a barn-burner like some of the Chevals' I've had, but a pretty complete wine. Don't let it go much further.
78 Latour. Another vintage woth " High Hopes" that din' ever seem to make it....BUT IMHO, you have the Best Of Show. A classy Latour that'll go another 20 years.
85 Mouton. A complex, outstanding Mouton that is ready now but should hold another 15 years.
Both the 92 and 93 Moutons are pretty, medium-bodied wines that are drinking well now and should hold thru 2010-15. Enjoy! WW