Something from my Mother-in-law

[harrb9]

I was given a bottle of Chateau-Lascombes Margaux Grand Cru Classe, 1968 from my mother-in-law. I don't know how it was stored, but is there any chance this wine is still good and, if so, is it worth anything?

[Bucko]

The Chateau is top notch, but the vintage year was horrible. No value and long since dead IMO.

[harrb9]

Thanks for letting me know the bad news. Forgive me for a stupid question, I'm a real wine novice, but is the wine actually something called margeaux or is it a grand cru? What kind of grapes would this be made of? Finally, if 1968 was a bad vintage for this winemaker and wine, what would be a good one that isn't too expensive? Thanks for the help.

[Bucko]

Chateau-Lascombes is the estate name, Margaux is the region.

The estate was purchsed in 2001 (I think) and upgrades were made after a decline in quality.

The 2001 is pretty tasty, $40.