I mean collectable wine not the Lambrini that many of you chick down your necks

I've got two bottles of D-Day 50th anniversary Bordeaux and I'm just wondering if it's worth anything? it's in special comemerative bottles with pictures of the beach landings a the liberation of paris painted onto them, the name Raymond Huet is printed amongst the french in the details. Any ideas?

From a drinking point of view it may have passed its prime, although from your description of the label I imagine you are thinking of its rarity value as a piece of memorabilia. My guess is that the value is not so great just 14 years after the event. In another 36 years it may be, but would also be undrinkable.

B

Agree with Brando..
Not playing down the event but I think it was more of a selling gimmic that might not add to the value, but you never know

I usually give a red bottle somewhere between 1 hour and 3 months before it's attacked with great endeavour. Red wine I'd give 5-7 years before it turns to vinegar. White stuff I'd give probably 3 years max. Also depends how you keep it.

But if people are willing to pay gazillions for a bottle of 'vinegar', I'd say store it away until the price is right.

Is there a Vintage date on the label?

Is there a producer listed on the label?

If it is Bordeaux, does it state 'Mise en Boutielle au chateau' anywhere on the label?

50th would make it 1994. Usually a real good bordeaux is not even released until 3 years after the vintage date.

If I may ask? How much did you pay for them?

LOL I take it that I've got two bottles of vieager in posh bottles then!!

Ok so looking closer at them they are produced by two different people:

Bordeaux, Appellation Bordeaux Controlee, Mis en bouteille par Raymond Huet, a Saint-Ciers su Gironde, France

and

Bordeaux Superieur, Appellation Bordeaux Superieur Controlee, Mis eb bouteille par Lois Valensac a Brissac, France

I paid £10 for each one but that was in 1994.

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Originally posted by VonShlagnoff:
I mean collectable wine not the Lambrini that many of you chick down your necks

I've got two bottles of D-Day 50th anniversary Bordeaux and I'm just wondering if it's worth anything? it's in special comemerative bottles with pictures of the beach landings a the liberation of paris painted onto them, the name Raymond Huet is printed amongst the french in the details. Any ideas?

My brother is a wine collector. He often frequents the Robert Parker website. There's a forum too.

http://www.erobertparker.com/?gclid=CM-strLm1pUCFQqjGgodi1tZYQ