changnoi Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 For anyone who is interested, I noticed a stack of Chateau Petrus at the "duty free" type shop attached to the casino at the Koh Kong border. I'm afraid I didn't even note the price (high) or the vintages as I was in a hurry, and my fine wine days are over , but couldn't help remarking on how incongruous their presence was, in that country and amongst the Jack Daniels and Malibus. A couple of caveats. I believe that there is a lot of "counterfeit" Petrus about, in fact so much so that the chateau makes minor changes in the labels every year to combat it (?). Also, while the shop is nice and airconditioned, God knows where the wine has been and how it has been stored in the last ten or whatever years. Wouldn't be surprised if they switched off the air con every night This has saved me from blowing money on the goodies in Foodland - bottles of Palmer, Margaux etc. that I remember seeing among the groceries on Soi 5. I think they even had DRC Burgundies at one point but in what kind of condition ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Also noticed that foodland Soi 5 have a couple of bottles of Chateau Petrus in stock. Think they were around 300,000 baht a bottle!! Must be barking mad to spend that sort of cash on a bottle of wine... I would love to see some Merc driving local buy it and drop it on the floor in the carpark... Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted August 18, 2003 Report Share Posted August 18, 2003 Says Roger: Also noticed that foodland Soi 5 have a couple of bottles of Chateau Petrus in stock. Think they were around 300,000 baht a bottle!! Must be barking mad to spend that sort of cash on a bottle of wine... I would love to see some Merc driving local buy it and drop it on the floor in the carpark... Roger Yes has happened in OZ. Guy paid a fortune for bottle of grange hermitage at an auction...yep droped it and broke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Cow Jai Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 A friend of mine gave a bottle of early 70's Chateau Latour (about 25,000 Baht) to a friend of his as a thanks for a huge favor. The recipents girlfriend opened it with some of her girlfriends and drunk it with ice and sprite... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 The recipents girlfriend opened it with some of her girlfriends and drunk it with ice and sprite... Pleeeease, say it's not true. :: What a waste..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Says My Cow Jai: A friend of mine gave a bottle of early 70's Chateau Latour (about 25,000 Baht) to another friend as a thanks for a huge favor. The recipents girlfriend opened it with some of her girlfriends and drunk it with ice and sprite... They should both be shot on sight :: Girls and good boze do not mix. :: I remember a similar story in Oz ..except it was port 1939 Para port...had a hens party and one old tart wanted a sherry :doah:is this ok dear....yeah right. 0000s of dollars lost :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Says jp1: The recipents girlfriend opened it with some of her girlfriends and drunk it with ice and sprite... Pleeeease, say it's not true. :: What a waste..... Lock the good stuff away from the shielas!! What about the guys that drink JW blue with coke/soda/dry ginger ...etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My Cow Jai Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 What about the guys that drink JW blue with coke/soda/dry ginger ...etc or fine malt's in the same manner! :onfire: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted August 24, 2003 Report Share Posted August 24, 2003 Once gave two vintage ports to my wife's parents (Japanese, but had enjoyed quality port before). A Dow 1963 and a Taylor's single quinta 1964. Of course they both needed decanting but as we left Japan before drinking them, I heard they used a coffee filter and added "other" substances to change the taste. I didn't ask what - the mind boggles. After that, when visiting, we took champagne and regular off the shelf late bottled vintage port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torneyboy Posted August 25, 2003 Report Share Posted August 25, 2003 Says My Cow Jai: </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> What about the guys that drink JW blue with coke/soda/dry ginger ...etc or fine malt's in the same manner! :onfire: Why they don't just tip some cheap firewater in is beyond me..would taste the same..waste of money and good booze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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