I posted a month or two ago, about pairing an 88 Latour. I've put off
opening it until later this month. This is the oldest of my first growth
collection, and therefore the first one I'll be opening. Even so, I think
I'm pushing the envelope on '88. But I'm anxious. I'm just curious about how
long I should let it decant. I'm sharing it with a couple who will be
arriving late afternoon. I'd like to have it pretty well ready for their
arrival. I don't want to have eaten and notice the last mouthful is opening
up around 10 pm.

Any wisdom on ideal breathing time?

Regards
Jeff

This is what Ch Latour (http://www.chateau-latour.com) web page told from
1988:
"Grand Vin : From 2004 until 2020 (?) Open at least 1 hour in a decanter for
aeration before service"

Regards
Jukka

"Jeff Chorniak" wrote in message
...
I posted a month or two ago, about pairing an 88 Latour. I've put off
opening it until later this month. This is the oldest of my first growth
collection, and therefore the first one I'll be opening. Even so, I think
I'm pushing the envelope on '88. But I'm anxious. I'm just curious about
how long I should let it decant. I'm sharing it with a couple who will be
arriving late afternoon. I'd like to have it pretty well ready for their
arrival. I don't want to have eaten and notice the last mouthful is opening
up around 10 pm.

Any wisdom on ideal breathing time?

Regards
Jeff