Recent Bordeaux Classics Offer Comparative Value

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for the Sept. 30, 2010 issue

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Peter D. Meltzer
Issue: September 30, 2010

The 2009 Bordeaux futures campaign is the most expensive ever sold, but anyone considering jumping in should take a close look at how the acclaimed 2005 and 2000 vintages are faring at auction. It has taken years for some of these wines to gain significantly in value, creating buying opportunities that offer some Bordeaux-seekers reasonable alternatives to the 2009s.

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