Need Advice--gifted 78 Ch. Talbot

[winecollector]

As far as storage is concerned, if you have a basement, keep it there... away from your furnace or other source of heat, laying on it's side, and away from light. Ideal wine storage is around 55 to 57 degrees, but as long as it doesn't go below 50 in the winter and above 70 in the summer you should be okay. Bucko is correct in that you should "enjoy the gift," drink it with your new bride and enjoy! I would caution though on decanting this wine beforehand and letting it sit for any lengh of time before drinking it... as much of the fruit may disipate after the first hour on a wine this old and from this vintage. Enjoy!