Bottle of Vintage Wine

[samat133]

Hi All,

Just new to the site.
I was chatting with a friend of mine who happend to stop by my home one day. He noticed a bottle of wine that I had in my wine rack and asked what my intensions were for holding back on this wine. Well, I told him I am in the middle of a remodel of my kitchen when the kitchen is done we will celebrate and open the wine. Hew asked to be invited and I said fine by me. anyway back to the wine. I happened upon this wine when my daer father passed away 2 years back. It is a 1979 Vintage "LA MISSION HAUT BRION" I know nothing other than it is an import from France by LES VIEUX CELLIERS. Can anybody give me a history on this wine? My pops had this wine since it's inception and since gaining custody of it, I have stored it at 45 to 50 degrees and have faithfully turned the bottle 1/4 turn once a week, is an overkill or what! What would a wine be worth on the open market or to a collector. Well thats my story, hope someone can give me some answers.

Thanks and have a great holiday.

[Bucko]

Absolutely no need to turn the bottle -- in fact it may prevent tannins from dropping out properly.

Pristine bottles sell from $120-180.

[Kcwhippet]

Turning the bottle only has the effect of disturbing the sediment. Don't do it. When you're ready to drink it, set the bottle upright for a few days to let the sediment drop to the bottom. Very gently open the bottle to not disturb the sediment and decant into a decanter gently until you see the sediment in the shoulder. Then enjoy.

[winoweenie]

Seems like the Champagne people have done a great job in educaating people on how they riddle their bottles. WW