Bottle of wine to store for 16 years
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Can anyone who knows wine or champagne suggest a nice 2016 bottle to store for 16 years?
I've been struggling to come up with an interesting christening gift for my soon to be godson. Mumsnet of all places suggested a bottle for them to open when they are 18. Will get a personalised box made up but don't know anything about good wines and what will store well.
Will need to be orderable on line but otherwise anything considered. All help appreciated!
I've been struggling to come up with an interesting christening gift for my soon to be godson. Mumsnet of all places suggested a bottle for them to open when they are 18. Will get a personalised box made up but don't know anything about good wines and what will store well.
Will need to be orderable on line but otherwise anything considered. All help appreciated!
Edited by JimboM3 on Sunday 8th July 21:04
That's like asking what car to store for 16 years, nobody can really answer it. But Champagne is not one of them.
Generally speaking heavier wines age better than lighter ones, for example you're better off keeping a Bordeaux than a Beaujolais.
The most important is to have a cellar to keep it in, it needs to be kept at a constant and low-ish temperature (not a fridge).
Generally speaking heavier wines age better than lighter ones, for example you're better off keeping a Bordeaux than a Beaujolais.
The most important is to have a cellar to keep it in, it needs to be kept at a constant and low-ish temperature (not a fridge).
JimboM3 said:
After taking on the advice here I think a Whiskey may be the way to go. Recipient has Scottish heritage so probably for the best!
If he's Scotch-descended he'd prefer, er, scotch 
Whiskey= Irish. Whisky= Scotch.
As others have said a case of Bordeaux is possible but do think about storage. If under the stairs is dark and stable in temperature it'll do fine. Don't put it in the loft or the garage! Or you could pay someone to store it for you IIRC £5 per year per case, join the WineSoc and buy some 2018 en primeur when available?
jet_noise said:
JimboM3 said:
After taking on the advice here I think a Whiskey may be the way to go. Recipient has Scottish heritage so probably for the best!
If he's Scotch-descended he'd prefer, er, scotch Whiskey= Irish. Whisky= Scotch.
As others have said a case of Bordeaux is possible but do think about storage. If under the stairs is dark and stable in temperature it'll do fine. Don't put it in the loft or the garage! Or you could pay someone to store it for you IIRC £5 per year per case, join the WineSoc and buy some 2018 en primeur when available?
Scotch only refers to the wonderful alcoholic drink. If you are from Scotland then you are Scottish. You may refer to us as the Scots but we are never, ever Scotch. rant over crmcatee said:
Whisky is pointless unless it's going to be in a cask. It doesn't age anymore in the bottle.
How about something like a Grange although their storage times are generally 20 years +
Not strictly pointless if you can select a malt that will increase in value. Though again, choosing one is a minefieldHow about something like a Grange although their storage times are generally 20 years +
langtounlad said:
jet_noise said:
JimboM3 said:
After taking on the advice here I think a Whiskey may be the way to go. Recipient has Scottish heritage so probably for the best!
If he's Scotch-descended he'd prefer, er, scotch Whiskey= Irish. Whisky= Scotch.
As others have said a case of Bordeaux is possible but do think about storage. If under the stairs is dark and stable in temperature it'll do fine. Don't put it in the loft or the garage! Or you could pay someone to store it for you IIRC £5 per year per case, join the WineSoc and buy some 2018 en primeur when available?
Scotch only refers to the wonderful alcoholic drink. If you are from Scotland then you are Scottish. You may refer to us as the Scots but we are never, ever Scotch. rant over (said as a 'Taff' who has enjoyed plenty of your namesake)
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