Iconic Elixirs: 5 Top COLLECTIBLE WINES to Buy Now

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Iconic Elixirs: 5 Top COLLECTIBLE WINES to Buy Now

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In this video, John Jackson, DipWSET a/k/a Attorney Somm reveals 5 top collectible wines that he is adding to his wine cellar! These collectible wines come from a variety of different countries and regions, and also a range of prices.
Wines discussed in this video:
Chateau Les Carmes Haut-Brion
Benjamin Romeo Alma Cantador
2016 Brunello di Montalcino Riservas
Chateau Troplong Mondot
Dunn Howell Mountain Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
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@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

To discover 10 more collectible wine recommendations, please watch this video! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL17otiDsMC6gqs.html

@wren460 Жыл бұрын

John, you hit the ball out of the park with the comments about Suckling !!! You made me laugh hard. Maybe some will not appreciate your comments, but many of us wine collectors have our reserves towards James Suckling scores as he gives almost all wines 95+ points. Anyways, I own a lot of Troplong Mondot and currently have 16 bottles of the 15 vintage and 12 bottles of the 2019 which I bought en primeur for $90. I was not going to buy 2020 Troplong, but maybe I should get a few. I cannot make a Top 5 collectible wine list, it is impossible. Some other wine I enjoy collecting would be : Leoville Poyferre, Chateau Canon, Ch. Clinet, Feytit Clinet ( which I think might be one of the greatest values in all Bdx), and from CA Maybach Materium, Carte Blanche, and Blankiet Rive Droite. Have a nice Sunday !

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes, the 2020 Troplong Mondot would be a great choice too! Completely agree about the other names on your list. I have mentioned a number of them in other videos - Feytit Clinet, for example. This was certainly not intended to be an exhaustive list - just some that caught my eye recently. Tasted at Blankiet back in February and enjoyed the Rive Droite very much!

@drmatthewhorkey Жыл бұрын

I’m surprised that Les Carmes Haut Brian 20’ got a perfect score. I was at the estate last year and had it but wasn’t completely blown away with it. HUUUGE fan of the new style of Troplong Mandot…

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Yes, it actually has two so far! It definitely needs more time, but should be phenomenal in due course. Completely agree re: Troplong! Such an outstanding producer and a compelling value to boot.

@jcbd9415 Жыл бұрын

Just got a 19 troplong mondot to open with my dad one day (kind of pricey @ $120 so for a special occasion). Just curious more on your thoughts regarding it and what I should expect. Kinda wondering if I should pick up more, potentially a different vintage too?

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

@@jcbd9415 That is an outstanding wine! The 2020 is similar quality, 2021 down a bit, and the 2022 figures to be perhaps even a bit better. It will be much more enjoyable in 9-10 years, but you could potentially open it after another 5 years. It is full bodied and concentrated, with layers of flavor. There are prominent tannins, but they are refined; not grippy. It has plenty of fruit, but also a mineral or rocky descriptor. It will definitely benefit from a couple hours in the decanter and will pair well with red meat.

@jcbd9415 Жыл бұрын

@@AttorneySomm Cool, big thanks! Got into wine just at the end of last year (I'm on the younger side). I love your recommendations and videos, gives me the wine buzz without needing to buy/open myself!

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

@@jcbd9415 Very glad to hear it! Thanks for letting me know! Cheers!

@margauxml Жыл бұрын

Watching this today! Love the info about Benjamin Romeo! I’ve seen his 100-pointer 2005 Contador here, priced at around $666.😁

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much, Margaux! Yes many of his wines are pricey. This one is an excellent value! Santé!

@questionable9668 Жыл бұрын

Nice video! I am also collecting 2019 Sassicaia when I can find it at a good price

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Yes, that is an excellent wine as well. Cheers!

@welshtoro3256 Жыл бұрын

I completely agree about buying on release if possible. Much as I'd love to buy some greats at auction I don't earn that sort of money. However, I do have some very desirable wine in my collection because I I've been sitting on my bottles for a long time. I also enjoy spirits and I have been approached by well known retailers asking me to sell them some of my collection. I never bought as investment but the prices have rocketed and it's very hard to come by some old stock. Wine has always been an investors paradise though and you can always find at auction. Much as I love wine (been drinking it for decades) I always have a down to earth concept about value. My friends and colleagues are astonished by my purchases and none of them are connoisseurs. I love the entire concept of wine but I accept that it is a drink in the final analysis. However, I'll blow out if the temptation/value is in accord. Just to let you now John, so much Spanish wine (and European wine) is made for the export market, especially the States, and finding it in Europe is not always easy and often way more expensive than you pay for it on your side of the pond. Contador 2020 is twice or three times as expensive over here as we speak. I wish the reverse were true for your wines but they can be frustratingly difficult to procure over here. Excellent and enjoyable review as always. Cheers. WT

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for weighing in and sharing your experiences! That is interesting re: Contador and good to know. I agree with your approach. I did not purchase my wines to re-sell, but on occasion some of them have gotten to comical prices where I could not justify drinking them. Hope that you enjoy the rest of your weekend! Cheers!

@michaelgourlay1746 Жыл бұрын

Don’t forget to smile!

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@adranscyth1556 Жыл бұрын

brunello! such a fan of that wine, got alot of brunello but its never enough, your seller defenders vid helps alot

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Glad to hear it!

@williamhuang2976 Жыл бұрын

Excellent recommendations! Wondering Contador Alma made the list, why not their flagship 'Contador'?

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I am a big fan of that one too, but this one is more affordable so I thought it would be useful for more of my audience.

@williamhuang2976 Жыл бұрын

@@AttorneySomm understand! I bought 'Contador' for $150 a few years ago (forgot the vintage), so I thought it's in the range of the list.

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

@@williamhuang2976 Yes unfortunately it is much higher now.

@pgreen0001 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the recommendations. Do you have a problem with Mr. Sucklings reviews? Some may tend to be high but others fall inline with what other reviewers are scoring. At the end of the day all scores are subjective unless you know something we don’t know.

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

No not at all. I understand he passes out many more 100 point scores than most so thought it was worth noting that a wine received a perfect score from another source.

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

I actually did a dedicated video about Mr. Suckling’s top 100 from last year, so certainly no problem with him.

@pgreen0001 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply. You aren’t the only KZfaqr that has mentioned his scoring so I was just wondering. I try to use a mix of scores which I feel you have to do when collecting. But Suckling just like Wine Advocate(Robert Parker) has become more of a brand than individual reviewer scores. They like Decanter and Wine Enthusiasts have teams of people reviewing wines. Janis Robinson and Jeb Dunnuck are two off the head I think that still does individual scoring.

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

@@pgreen0001 Yes, in most instances, I will include all available scores for a wine for which I'm aware. I know that viewers preferences for certain critics varies, so I like to just present the information for what it is worth. Cheers!

@John-sg9fz Жыл бұрын

JS scores are a joke and lack credibility

@danielfoster4216 Жыл бұрын

Excellent list! I live in Europe and will be hunting down a few of these. I'm collecting purely for personal enjoyment, but out of curiousity, would there be a resale market for these wines if stored properly for 5-10 years?

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Thank you! There is often some appreciation on 100 point Bordeaux and they should be easy to re-sell with some gains if stored well. And definitely the 2016 Biondi Santi Riserva should head north. That one probably has the highest ceiling.

@danielfoster4216 Жыл бұрын

@@AttorneySomm Thank you for this! Price appreciation should never be a goal for novices in my eyes but it's always a nice plus. I also found your video on wine storage very helpful.

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

@@danielfoster4216 Thank you! I agree. Cheers!

@kairodumba7924 3 ай бұрын

Would you pick a 2017 Château Smith Haut-Lafitte or 2017 Chateau Troplong-Mondot

@AttorneySomm 3 ай бұрын

Great question! Both wines are very strong for the vintage so you really can’t go wrong. I would probably pick Troplong if I had to pick one.

@simply417guy Жыл бұрын

Hi John, what source of information do you use to determine when a wine should be consumed “at its peak” in reference to it’s vintage? I have several 10+ year old Bordeaux’s and I’m not sure when would be the “best or ideal” time to open them. Is there a website or app you could recommend? Thanks 🍷 ✌🏼

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

Hello! Great question! Some of it is personal experience, but you can also rely on reviews from critics and sources like cellar tracker. In my view, however, many on CT drink the wines too soon, so I don't pay as much attention to that. Other than second wines and less expensive BDX for current consumption, most Bordeaux benefits from at least 8-10 years of bottle age. During that time the tannins soften, the oak integrates and it develops complex tertiary characteristics. In top vintages (e.g., 2000, 2005), some wines can need longer than 10 years. That is especially true for producers such as Mouton, Latour, etc. But in vintages like 2012 that are not as structured or even 2009, you can enjoy the wines more on the early side. Until you get a good feel for your personal preferences, I would probably google your bottles to see if the producer and/or any critics offer guidance and also see what people are saying about it on cellar tracker. If I have multiple bottles of a wine, I will sometimes open one a little on the early side to check in on it. Cheers!

@AttorneySomm Жыл бұрын

PS, I also discuss this issue in this video. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qKyYZbCC2pqRZWw.html

@HolmScott 11 ай бұрын

Just bought 2020 Mouton. How long should I wait before I taste it?

@AttorneySomm 11 ай бұрын

It will keep getting better for 15-20 years, but if you have multiple bottles you might try one 10-12 years post-vintage with a 3-4 hour decent and a meal. Some open them earlier, but they are very primary and structured young.

@HolmScott 11 ай бұрын

@AttorneySomm I bought two cases. Working on getting some 1983, have a line on ten bottles. Have 3 bottles of 2000 right now. Getting time to try those

@AttorneySomm 11 ай бұрын

@@HolmScott Sounds great! Definitely think you will be happy with the 2020. I tasted the 2000 about a year ago and it seemed like it still needed 5 or more years. I would be careful with the 1983. You may want to try a bottle first if you can. That was not a good vintage in Pauillac and it is a pretty mediocre Mouton. I'd be careful about loading up with 10 bottles of that one. Unless it is Palmer or Ch. Margaux, I'm not typically a fan of 1983 Bordeaux.