2005 B.V. Latour Reserve

[winoweenie]

Knew it was probably early but I like checking the progress of them suckers at about the 5-6 year mark. Can report that, IMHO, this bottle will take its place 'mongst all the terrific bottles since 1936. Haven't had every vintage but have had the 36, 3 from the 40s, 5 from the 50s, 5 from the 60s, and then every vintage since the outstanding 70. Only a handful of Napa wineries can match BVs' consistancy and quality. WW

[andrawes76]

wow, ww, not to many people can walk in your shoes and say they've had Merican wines from the 30's thru 50's... would they still be good today?

[winoweenie]

IMHO and not too humble one I really think that the early wines from BV made by Andre T would have the staying power of the 1st growths.The only really weak vintages I've experienced were the 67, 71 (or 72 which ever was released) and nothing since.WW