# Bordeaux

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bordeaux/180334>\
**Category:** Cafe Society\
**Created:** [June 7, 2003, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bordeaux/180334 "2003-06-07T20:37:43Z")\
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**Author:** ![RadioWave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/91b2a8/32.png) [@RadioWave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RadioWave)\
**Post date:** [June 7, 2003, 8:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/bordeaux/180334/1 "2003-06-07T20:37:43Z")

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Aloha oenophiles. I’m looking to get into bordeaux wines for the first time and I’m hoping for some suggestions on good wines to buy. I realize that, in the end, it’s a personal preference as to which types I will like but, at least in the beginning, I’d like to hear what other people enjoy so that I can go out and get a wide variety of bottles/tastes.

First of all, was 2000 really as good of a year as they (the vintners) make it sound?

Secondly, are the Grand Cru’s really worth it or is those just for the snobs who like to brag about drinking $500 (U.S.) bottles of wine.

Third, whats your favorite region or Chateaux? Can you describe why?

Fourth, how long should I be prepared to age them? I’m in Southern California where it’s usually too warm to keep them without some special refrigeration or storage facility. Anything that needs to be kept over 3 years could be troublesome.

Lastly, who wants to join me in tasting them? 😃

Thanks

( **Mods** : I put this here because it’s somewhat recipe/entertainment related. It this is more IMHO type stuff, then please move it, then ban me and anyone who’s glanced at this thread.)