Bordeaux debate of the day...

[AlpineOeno]

So, as I continue to develop my cellar, I find an interesting dilemma that faces Bordeaux buyers of today. The premise is that you are looking for the best quality for the price and name recognition is secondary. Restricting ourselves to the world of Bordeaux for the moment, does one buy '01s and '02s from the traditionally known classified producers, or for the same price, do you continue to collect lesser designated producers form the 2000 vintage? I have tasted over 300 of the 2000s, and can attest to their greatness (especially the lesser designated wines). However, I lack the longevity "in the game" to know, at least firsthand, which of the two options will put the biggest smile on my face in 10-20. I have the opinions form some of the leading Bordeaux gurus of the last 40 years, but I've learned that one man's opinion is just that. So, lets collect many...