A wine novice here. I received as a gift a bottle of Joseph Drouhin, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru 1996. I've pecked about the web for a while today trying to find out more about this wine--particularly how long it should be cellared.
Anyone out there have any ideas? Perhaps a web link that can be suggested that I've missed?
Thanks in advance!
Sounds like a nice gift to me! 1996 was a pretty good vintage in Burgundy, and Joseph Drouhin is one of the biggest and most reliable Burgundian houses. With 7½ years of age, that bottle is probably drinking very nicely now. You _could_ hang onto it for several years or more, but personally I'd recommend you have it with dinner and a nice companion. Valentine's Day maybe?
Tom S
Thanks for the thoughts, Tom. Valentine's day and a nice dinner with my wife--and that's another fine suggestion!
Thanks again!
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