seeking info

[Evie]

First of all let me say that I know nothing about wine. But I would love some info on a bottle that I have. I'll try not to look like an idiot by typing everything that is written on the bottle, but it boils down to: Bottled for R.H. Macy & CO INC. by Gaston Charpentier. It is vintage 1952. The label also has the term " Appellation Controlee" on it. A friend of mine thinks R.H. Macy is Macy's Dept. Store. (???) It is a bordeaux. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

[winoweenie]

Hi Evie and welcome to the board.I'm pretty sure your friend hit the bottle on the head when he said it was imported by Macys'. I think you've misspelled the type of wine howm-so-ebber. I think what you have is a Rhone wine produced by the venerable house of Chapoutier. This could be a marvelous experience. Suggest you sit the bottle upright for 2 days before opening it to let the sediment settle, carefully open it, (invite me over to decant and taste it) and maybe, 'jes maybe, you'll have one of those sock-rolling drinking experiences. And before you ask, the value is low because of the provenence of the bottle. Good Luck!! WW

[This message has been edited by winoweenie (edited 07-02-2001).]