Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Saved a glass for this evening and she's a beauty. Very little decline suggesting continued positive evolution. However, I will say that I enjoy the wine's recent profile so I plan to consume the remaining few over the near term.

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2014, 2015, 2016, 2017

My wine appreciation goes back to the early 80s' but I can't think of a better four-year stretch for red Bordeaux. Thoughts and opinions welcome....

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I bought these from PC...what a deal. It is a beautiful wine that is ready to drink but with plenty of life, depending on your maturity preference. On point with a classic profile...a Bordeaux lovers wine. This is my sweet spot; medium...ish maturity. Elegance and beauty and why I drink Bordeaux.

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Why didn't I buy more...???

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Beautiful robe, dark garnet...no bricking evident. Nose a bit tight so I'll report back after some time. Serving this with a pan-seared skirt steak, wild rice and sautéed baby bok choy.

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I voted Burgundy but drink a lot of Italian wine. Another interesting poll would be to vote on the top three grapes.

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Thanks all. I am going to stay with 2014. I like the freshness with medium plus ripeness and the fact that you can enjoy these wines in the near, medium and long term. Besides, I am getting too old for this sh*t. Of course, I will buy some 2015's...maybe '16's and...oh well, I guess I'll buy some '1...

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The Tour de Mons wasn't dusty at all. Nice classic nose (a touch of VA), a solid core of red and black fruits and a mineral finish. A solid wine for the money and will keep nicely as it took a couple of hours to express itself. Even then, there was a lot in reserve...I'll purchase another and report...

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I think I paid $21.99. There might be better wine for the price but I wanted to get a feel for Margaux in 2015. If this is representative of the vintage, I am a buyer.

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The 2015 Tour de Mons was very good. A bit of old school from a wine maker unafraid of a touch of VA. A Costco purchase that may require another visit.

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A nice trio of Bordeaux...

2005 Barde Haute....The usual slut

2008 Phelan Segur....Nice face but out of shape

2015 Le Tour de Mons...MMA arm bar b**ch

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An interesting question. Parker stressed ripeness so much that it would be impossible not to see an increase in alcohol levels in order to attain higher scores. That being said, the climatic cycle has allowed for late harvests in much of Europe for many years. Parker's influence on wine making can n...

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Parker influenced the wine world in a positive way that improved quality, selection and avoidance of heat damage in the supply chain. That's it, IMHO. If it stopped there, I would have voted yes. However, his influence at the tasting table produced homogenous wines that required the grower/producer ...

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Altitude always makes it tough for me when tasting wine...perhaps it is just me, but nuance and aromatics are a bit muted when I am in places above 5,000 feet, especially during colder weather. However, I promise to make it regardless of venue.

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Wishing all BWE attendees a wonderful and safe time in DC and promise to make it to one of these soon.

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I am a Vinous subscriber and was surprised to see the "entering peak drinkability" phrase. But, that is a matter of preference. We like red Burgundy with a secondary and tertiary profile so I will wait a few more years to open the '99 Premier and Grand Cru wines we have cellared. Not long ...

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Not a defense, nor support (so no piling on), but let us not forget that most men in power have had their indiscretions....some more that others.

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Thanks for starting this....the downsizing thread is an extension, for me. My last deep purchase in Bordeaux was 2005. I bought a few 2009 and less 2010 and now focus on vintages like 01, 02, 06, 08, 12 and 14. The 2014 Bordeaux that I have tasted make me very happy as I have found this to be a hybr...

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In the old days, we would be legal to drink wine!

Thanks Jim, this is a great wine forum.

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I also gave up on WA...12 years ago, I think. Lack of substance and appreciation for food while demanding homogeny. The new writing seems to continue that method....way too commercial and a ham-handed extract above modeled to attract as many people as possible to the 2015 vintage. Sigh....sticking w...

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I fast every January as a cleanse and some years, go into February for a bit. I find it helps me refocus on my love of fine wine as my sense of smell and taste improves immensely over the 30 or so days. We love the holidays and entertain a lot so my body needs a break.

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For those that read the Wine Berserkers forum, there is a very interesting thread titled I'm done*

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Nic, it was really a super bottle. Red-fruited and so elegant. I don't watch for price appreciation in our cellar but I must admit that I was shocked at the high prices these wines are achieving. AKR, there is a nice article on Noel Verset from the NY Times in 2015. Search through Google and you wil...

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Opened four hours and left in cellar, then decanted just prior to consumption. When I entered the cellar to grab the bottle the perfume nearly knocked me down. Consumed with braised beef shortribs and all I can say is WOW...a perfect pairing. Classic presentation and a real sensory treat. A lot of l...

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I plan to skip 2015 and purchase only three mixed cases of 2016's. While I haven't tasted any 2015's, my reading has left me with the opinion that I own enough of this vintage style in the '05's and '10's that I own. Of course, my fondness for Domaine de Chevalier will most likely get me to buy 6 or...

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Thanks for starting this David. I have spent significant time pondering my wine future due to this thread. At nearly 58 with 1300 bottles, in good health and a pair of children that would love some wine; just not 650 bottles a piece.... I still buy wine and must come to grips with the thought of ser...

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I too really liked this wine but feel it needs time. We drank it with a mildly-spiced pork posole. A bit too primary for me on day one, but one day three (corked on the counter) it drank beautifully. Holding my remaining bottles for a couple of years and then re-visit.

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Neal Martin to Vinous....Bordeaux, Burgundy, New Zealand and South Africa.

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Chateau Lilian Ladouys...????

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2014 = my kind of vintage....underrated, fresh, supple and supremely drinkable now and later.

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(12) 2014 Bernadotte....Costco @ $12

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Having to move my cellar...again.

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Stashing some lovely 2014 Bordeaux in the cellar today and, for some reason, I thought about what Parker did for wine. I am not a fan of homogeny in wine making (his worst contribution) but transport and storage conditions certainly improved while he was an influencer early in his career. It was Ker...

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Count me in as a lover of Muscadet. We opened a magnum of the 2004 Pepiere Briordes VV a few weeks back. Lovely, mineral-laden wine with citrus and flower aromas. Thirst quenching wine that was great on its own on a hot summers day.

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I agree with jckba....Vinous is a great publication. It has great features on food, vertical tastings and of course, the latest vintage releases from various wine-producing regions across the world. Galloni tends to score a little higher than Tanzer but I have easily adjusted. Great diversity of win...

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It would be interesting to ask Anthony Barton this question. As a very candid wine maker, I doubt we would be surprised by his answers. On a personal note, I agree with this assessment. How many times I have been turned off by the over-everything that Bordeaux produced over a span of some 25 years o...

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That is so true, I recall magnums of the '91 and '94 Insignia purchased for around $110. Phelps Insignia, Monte Bello, Togni, Dunn and Montelena estate still get me excited.

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My interest in this campaign is massively starting to wane. Other than bottles of Montrose, Cos, Beychevelle, and Tour St. D (extra JimH) amounting in total to a little over a case and a half, I see very little reason to chase from here..... I find a lot of recent release prices to be blistering an...

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Depending on the method of preparation and side dishes, we like tuna with Oregon Pinot Noir or a lighter nebbiolo.

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Mixed case of 2014's - les Carmes Haut Brion - Gloria - Domaine de Chevalier Rouge - Calon Segur On another note: I recently opened another 2000 Lagrange and the inconsistency continues: day one reduced and disjointed; day 3 (left open, but corked on the counter) sings. Here's hoping my remaining 6 ...

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