See also:

	Collecting Q & A: Where should I put my wine fridge? Wednesday, November 19, 2008
	Collecting Q & A: Ullage problems with a Château d'Yquem 2001 Wednesday, November 05, 2008
	Collecting Q & A: Fonseca 1977 Vintage Port Wednesday, October 22, 2008
	Collecting Q & A: Old Madeira Wednesday, October 08, 2008
	Collecting Q & A: 1981 Bollinger Extra Brut Champagne Wednesday, September 24, 2008
	Collecting Q & A: Opus One Verticals Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Collecting Q&A: 1975 Pontet-Latour by Barton & Guestier

Peter D. Meltzer

Posted: Thursday, April 24, 2008

Q: I have a 196-ounce bottle of a 1975 Pontet-Latour Bordeaux, by Barton & Guestier (B&G). I would like to get an idea of what it might be worth and where one would go to sell it. – Jordan Colburn

A: Pontet-Latour is not listed in the Wine Spectator Auction Index. However, depending on the condition of this wine, there might be a market online because of its size. I would contact a trusted Internet retailer to gauge the level of interest in the bottle. Understand that 1975 is not a highly regarded vintage and that many examples are past peak, so don't be overly optimistic about estimates.

Have a question about collecting and auctions? E-mail us.

Back to top

Currently on Wine Spectator Online:

Unfiltered: Wine Lovers Put President-Elect Barack Obama in Office
Plus, a dentist visit to look forward to; making Champagne the centerpiece, literally; a thief with good taste and bad planning; good news and bad for Michigan wine lovers

Neither Hail Nor Mildew Can Stay Beaujolais Nouveau
A blind tasting of 10 of the first French wines of 2008 shows a vintage with promise, thanks to excellent weather in September

U.S. Sparkling Wines Alphabetical Listing

Oregon Alphabetical Listing

Champagne Alphabetical Listing

Advertisement