you think madeira is pricey? how about this?

Ray Barnes · Post by **Ray Barnes** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 2:09 pm

Perfect for your cellar!
http://www.winecommune.com/stores/item. ... 97981.html

Ray Barnes · Post by **Ray Barnes** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 3:22 pm

I neglected to mention, the advertised price is per bottle, not for a set of 4 bottles.

David Spriggs · Post by **David Spriggs** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 4:22 pm

And it got 83 points. Awesome!!

Ray Barnes · Post by **Ray Barnes** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 5:02 pm

Indeed. Had the wine been scored 82 points, the price would be outrageous.

Brian C. · Post by **Brian C.** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 8:08 pm

Why not fly to Europe and still save money on it (have to wonder if the first entry is for only a half bottle)? http://www.wine-searcher.com/find/d%27yquem/1893 There's one review on Cellar Tracker giving it a 98, for whatever that's worth.

Ray Barnes · Post by **Ray Barnes** » Sat Jun 23, 2012 9:02 pm

I also neglected to mention the price does not include shipping. If a potential buyer chooses all 4 bottles, the shipping goes for approximately $501.

Post by **Roy Hersh** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:03 pm

What a deal, you can pay prices like that for Sauternes which is a total crap shoot to still drink well (although my oldest are all from 1920's not late 1800's). Besides compared to Madeira from the 1700's almost always a pleasure to drink even today ... and a MUCH higher % of success than old Sauternes ... I'll stick to buying 19th century Madeira instead of Sauternes/Barsac.

Ray Barnes · Post by **Ray Barnes** » Mon Jun 25, 2012 5:19 pm

I gotta admit to being curious about the 1893 vintage in the Central Loire too, for sweet chenin blancs. Nonetheless old madeira (and port) remain great value.

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