Thus far, scores of Bordeaux producers have released their futures pricing in hopes that consumers around the globe will snatch up the right to own the wines when bottled and released later next year.  But that’s only priming the pump for the eventual release of the “big guns,” all of the first growths, second growths and many of the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th tiers.  One very respected and connected retailer in Massachusetts told me recently that most expect the top tier to be priced at or above the stellar 2005 vintage level.  In fact, his hope is that with pricing expected to be so high, it will steer consumers toward the less expensive Bordeaux futures.  Most expect that the top Bordeaux chateaux will release their future pricing over the next 30 days……..stay tuned.

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