"I prefer to decant wines, both young as well as old. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to help deliver that the wines' clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging." - (thoughts on decanting by Christian Moueix)