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Wines of the world, wine a food matching, wine and food service questions. I currently teach Wine courses at Napa Valley College, am an international wine judge, written many articles for publication, and have been a guest speaker at way too many wine conferences to remember. 25 years in the business. With Liz Thach and Janeen Olsen, I authored the definitive book on wine marketing: Wine Marketing & Sales, Strategies for a Saturated Market by The Wine Appreciation Guild, which won the Gourmand International Award in 2008 for the best wine book for professionals!

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Topic: Wine

Expert: Paul Wagner
Date: 5/11/2008
Subject: Rothschild Wine - Value??

Question
Hi Paul

I have a bottle of "Reserve Speciale Pauillac 1995" 150cl. The bottle says "A wine blend specially blended by Lafite in celebration of the bicentenary of N M Rothschild & Sons"
I was given this when I worked for Rothschild Bank in Sydney. It is still in the wooden box and has only ever been stored in the garage with the box sealed (although this has been opened to get the details from the label).
Any idea's on if it's worth anything and where I might be able to sell it (I live in Australia). Many thanks, Juliette

Answer
HI Juliette

This is a nice wine, but it was never intended for long term aging. I would guess that your bottle is well past its prime--with a slightly browning color and faded nose, flavors of dried fruits. As such it won't have much value on the auction market, or with wine collectors. I am sorry that I can't give you better news.

Paul Wagner

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