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Everyone wanted the 2000 Bordeaux vintage. I bought 2001 instead. At the time, that probably looked like a strange decision. The legendary 2000 vintage had captured the attention of collectors around the world, while 2001 arrived with much less excitement and significantly lower release prices. But I saw something I liked. The wines were fresher, more restrained and more classical in style. And after more than thirty years of collecting Bordeaux, those are qualities I have always valued. So in spring 2002, I bought several cases of 2001 Bordeaux en primeur. Twenty-five years later, I can finally ask: was that contrarian decision actually a good one? In this video, I revisit three 2001 Bordeaux wines that I bought en primeur and have followed ever since: - Pauillac, Château Lafite Rothschild 2001 - Margaux, Château Margaux 2001 - Margaux, Château Palmer 2001 I look at how they have developed, what I paid, what they are worth today, and whether I would buy them again at current market prices. But more importantly, I explain what 2001 taught me about buying the vintages everyone else overlooks. Chapters 00:00 Why 2001 Bordeaux Was Overlooked 02:15 The 2001 Vintage Explained 03:45 Château Lafite Rothschild 2001 05:52 Château Margaux 2001 08:05 Château Palmer 2001 09:58 Was Buying 2001 a Good Decision? 10:43 Would I Buy These Wines Again Today? 11:16 What 2001 Taught Me About Collecting 12:01 What 2001 Means To Me as a Collector If you bought 2001 Bordeaux when it was released, which wines surprised you most? And is there an overlooked Bordeaux vintage you still think collectors underestimate today? Let me know in the comment section below. #Bordeaux2001 #Bordeaux #LafiteRothschild #ChateauMargaux #WineCollecting 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.

#Burgundy #WineCollector #Aligote #WineCollecting #WineShorts

Burgundy has become incredibly expensive. But one of the most interesting white wines I’m buying today still costs around US$30: Aligoté. For decades, Burgundy’s other white grape lived firmly in Chardonnay’s shadow. It was often treated as the inexpensive, sharper alternative—and perhaps best known as the base wine for a Kir. Today, that perception is changing. Warmer vintages are helping Aligoté ripen more evenly while preserving its natural freshness, and as Chardonnay prices continue to rise, more wine drinkers are discovering just how much character this grape can offer. In this video, I compare three Aligotés that have earned a regular place in my own cellar: - Edouard Delaunay Bourgogne Aligoté - François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté - Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron And to give them a useful benchmark, I compare all three with: Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis All four wines sit in roughly the US$25–35 range. The question is not whether Aligoté is “better” than Chardonnay. It is something much more practical: What does around US$30 actually buy you in Burgundy today? In this video, I discuss: - Why Aligoté is becoming more interesting - How climate change has affected the grape - Why changing tastes favour freshness and moderate alcohol - Bourgogne Aligoté vs Bouzeron - Aligoté vs village Chablis - Edouard Delaunay vs François Carillon vs Domaine de Villaine - Which wine is the freshest and most energetic - Which is closest in texture to Chardonnay - Which Aligoté I would choose for my own cellar - Which wines work best with oysters and seafood - Where I see the best value around US$30 Chapters 00:00 What Does $30 Buy You in Burgundy? 02:43 The Aligoté Grape Explained 05:10 Edouard Delaunay Bourgogne Aligoté 06:32 François Carillon Bourgogne Aligoté 08:11 Domaine de Villaine Bouzeron 10:05 Aligoté vs Chablis 10:24 Jean-Marc Brocard Chablis 11:16 All Three Aligoté versus Chablis 12:16 Which Wine Should You Choose? 13:17 Final Thoughts #Aligote #Burgundy #Chablis #WhiteBurgundy #WineCollecting 🍇 Thanks for watching, and I’ll see you in the next video. *** DISCLAIMER: The views shared here reflect my personal experience and perspective as a long-time wine enthusiast. This content is for information and enjoyment only, and should not be considered financial, investment, or purchasing advice. Drink responsibly.