Best drink while listening to your rig?

Hey cdp,

I have had 1989, 1993 and 1995.
I have heard good things about the 2001 vintage as well. I haven't heard about the 2003 yet... I cannot afford futures, I'm a buy it and drink it now kinda guy. We don't have a cellar. We pick up a first growth every couple of months but awhile back it was every month other hobbies have invaded. I am also a fan of other houses of sauternes as well. It can really finish a meal nicely.

Extra dry Beefeater martini straight up with an olive or a nice port or two fingers of Johnnie Walker black over one cube.

Any kind of beer works too!

CpDunn,

I forgot the 1997, which I really enjoyed....
Also Did I see you have experience with the french company YBA? I am thinking of buying an Audio Refinement processor for 2 channel and HT use. Any thoughts? Anyway... to keep with the spirit of the thread, the new Mouton 2001 is out at $150. Zachys said it may be better than 2000 for the house at half the cost. I see a trip to Scarsdale in my future and a maybe a new cd to go with it...

Galeriehughie.... Yes, there are sauternes other than d'Yquem... Suiderat (sp?) for one. I have a few of those (mostly .350L) in the cellar. 2001 seems to be a sleeper vintage, doesn't it?! I've bought some futures, but not Mouton... some second growths like Haut-Bages-Liberal.

YBA: no, not me! I have a Plinius, but some here have been recommending that I trade it in for a YBA. Having not heard one, nor having one available to audition, I'm not about to make a change at the moment. Thinking about giving a tupe amp a try... seems like it might be a good match with my efficient Cabasse.

Back to inexpensive wines: 2003 Glen Carlou Chardonnay (Paarl, South Africa). I'm not a big Chard fan, but this is a nice one. Went well with oysters and fish and very nicely with Dianne Reeves' latest CD.

Beefeater Apple Martini with BrouChesz (Russian Beer found at TRader Joe) with lime and Sparkletts water!!