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Thanks all for the replies. What got me interested in buying wine from the year my daughter was born is the 1969 (my birth year) Talbot that a friend gave me. His father had bought a case after my friend was born. I have actually had this 69 Talbot twice. Once about 10 years ago and one just recently. I was actually not all that impressed with the last bottle, but from what I could gather, 1969 was not the best of years for Bordeaux, so the wine was probably on the way downhill. It is highly likely that I will drink most of the wine that I lay down from 2000, but I will try to save a couple bottles for my daughter. I may even break down and buy a first growth Bordeaux to pass along when she turns 21, but they don't come cheap these days!

Hi all, I stumbled onto this forum during my internet travels, and after reading up for a while, I am sure you all can help me out. I would like to purchase and cellar a number of 2000 vintage wines (my daughter's birth year), but do not know how to tell if a particular wine is suitable for aging. Obviously, I know if I like a particular wine, but don't know what to look for in terms of aging properties. I am thinking Bordeaux, CnDP, and Hermitage wines for long term (10-30 years), as I understand these types of wines will hold up well (please correct me if I am wrong). So, my question is two-fold: 1. How can I determine the suitability of a wine for cellaring by tasting? 2. Any recomendations (in various price ranges)?