The police are looking into claims that older vintages are being routinely “rejuvenated” by the addition of younger wines. In addition to Pétrus and Margaux, Chateau d’Yquem, Haut-Brion and Mouton-Rothschild have also been visited.
FRANCE: Police raid top Bordeaux Chateaux
French police have seized samples from some 20 top Bordeaux Chateaux including Pétrus and Margaux investigating claims newer wines have been added to some of the older vintages.
April 5, 2002