er… we need to correct this thread drift before it gets really out of hand
so here’s a tedious return to the OP’s question: here in the UK the consensus seems to be that 2016 left bank claret is likely to be a better long term choice than 2018. and as Tom says, Lalande 2016 is superb. happily many 2016s haven’t increased in price since release.
Chris, numerous great wines from both 2016 and 2018. Many here and elsewhere touting the 16 Pichon Lalande and I hear the 18 PL may be one of the top wines of the vintage and also selling for around $180 on futures. The 18 Canon ($125), Rauzan Segla ($115), Beychevelle ($84) and Domaine de Chevalier ($72) on futures are also highly rated wines at somewhat lower prices (in case price matters ). It may ultimately boil down to the style of wine you most prefer - because the available choices are numerous!
Agreed. Not sure why it is that the choices are only between 2016 and 2018 when there are vintages like 2005 around that already have 14 years of age on them.