Wine tasting in Bordeaux
A few of us will be in Bordeaux for 3 nights in October. We made reservations at a couple of "super second" chateaus for some tour & taste. The premier grand crus donīt seem to want our business, except for Haut-Brion, but they said to check back about a month before we go. Not sure what that means.
Anyway, Iīm a life long Napa cab fan who just started to develop a deeper appreciation for Bordeaux style wine. Wondering if you guys have any tips for a successful tasting in Bordeaux if you have been there.
My main concern is whatever available for tasting is too young, and it would not really reflect well. From my research, they donīt really pour anything that we should drink now.
If we like something, is it a good idea to buy and ship back to the States? How does that work exactly with the VAT refund?
In case we actually got into Haut-Brion, is it worth it to go knowing we wonīt buy anything there? Who are buying these first growth wines but Emirates and collectors anyway?