Best Red Wine 1959
You can’t get much luckier than to have been born, married, divorced, released from jail, graduated or celebrating any noteworthy occasion in 1959. This was a legendary vintage for most of the world with Bordeaux, Burgundy and Spain producing efforts that contend for wine of the century. As a result, this list boasts an exceptionally elite group of wines which is not for the faint of heart (or wallet) but ensures that any consumer will be getting to the very heart of what drives passion for the vine. Fear not though, you can stray from this list greatly and still find excellent quality in most every well-established wine-growing region. It must be remembered however, that at age 50, they say there are no great wines so much as great bottles. There can be large swings in quality from bottle to bottle due to the technology used in bottling and individual storage history. With that disclaimer behind, this is what you want to drink for your 50th.
Why it's best:
There are a few vintages where La Mission sneaks up and takes honors from not only its sibling Haut Brion, but the rest of the pack. 1955 is perhaps most notable, but the ‘59 is not far behind. This has been absolutely flawless on 3 of 4 times I have tasted it, with th... read full review
Why it's a best pick:
Few wines match the power, balance, finesse and ability to age that ’59 Lafite has demonstrated over the course of my career. Tasting 6 times with consistent experiences, this is the pinnacle of Bordeaux. Not only has this been one of the most impressive wines of the v...
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Why it's a best pick:
Many would put this up the top of the list, and when the right bottle is poured, that is probably where this stunning wine belongs. Experience however prevents me from putting this at #1. Admittedly I have only had this wine twice, but the difference in quality between the t...
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Why it's a best pick:
One of the most remarkable of Vogue’s wines in the past 100 years, the 59 lives up to the reputation of this great vineyard, vintage and producer. Silky-smooth and rich, this is a super-sexy expression of Pinot Noir. There is a real sense of delicacy to the herbal and ...
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Why it's a best pick:
Admittedly there are better wines in 1959, but the price to quality ratio makes a compelling case for this beauty. This is easily the youngest wine on the list and offers a unique profile that can only be found in old Rioja. This wine is defined by its very fleshy texture an...
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