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- Tue Apr 30, 2024 4:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
- Replies: 5505
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Re: President Trump
To quote David Crosby, I believe from an interview about writing the song Don't Let it Bring you Down, let's hope that it "sorta starts off real slow and then fizzles out altogether"
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Sociando Mallet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1426
Re: 2000 Sociando Mallet
There seems to be quite a lot of variation in this vintage and the range is very wide. I wonder if there were some bottling issues, different lots etc. I guess I got lucky as all of mine have been very good to excellent.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 4:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien
- Replies: 5
- Views: 740
Re: 2014 Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien
Thank you Alex. I trust your palate and will reserve my purchase to a bottle or two.
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:42 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien
- Replies: 5
- Views: 740
Re: 2014 Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien
A real joy to drink. Brought me back to the old days....
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 11:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien
- Replies: 5
- Views: 740
2014 Chateau le Puy Cuvee Emilien
For Easter dinner we opened this wine, the only one in the cellar. This is 1970's old-school merlot! Nothing out of place; acid, fruit, tannin, mineral, and earth are harmonious and complimentary. Lifting aromas of ripe, bing cherry fruit, black currant liqueur and damp loam. Silken mineral and velv...
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: He's back....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1192
Re: He's back....
"Like an idiot I turned down the two London girls there to celebrate the birthday of one of them".
To think that instead of Petrus you could have had one London girl in your left hand and another in your right. Blasphemy, BD.
To think that instead of Petrus you could have had one London girl in your left hand and another in your right. Blasphemy, BD.
- Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: He's back....
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1192
- Thu Mar 14, 2024 9:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2021 Ridge Geyserville has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 892
Re: The 2021 Ridge Geyserville has been uncorked and other ramblings....
I'll be curious....love the Geezer
- Sun Mar 10, 2024 1:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2530
Re: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
I too voted St. Emilion for reasons outlined by others.....over-the-top, oak, alcohol etc. Although since 2016, my thoughts are that restraint has become the norm. Interesting that St. Julien and Paulliac received no votes. I imagine that most Bordeaux cellars are represented more heavily by these t...
- Fri Mar 08, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4900
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
A recent 2004 was lovely and ready to drink. Medium bodied, cassis and tobacco with a hint of truffle. A very elegant, classic St. Julien.
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 9:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
- Replies: 13
- Views: 799
Re: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
I'm telling you, 2019 Cantemerle at $28 is about as good a deal as you'll find out there. It's a property whose style I love at a very nice price. Just snuggled mine in the cellar. Plan to open one this weekend so I'll report out, but it is always a favorite of mine. Jim's palete aligns well with m...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: UN POINT C'EST TOUT ! par la Pépinière Berillon
- Replies: 5
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Re: UN POINT C'EST TOUT ! par la Pépinière Berillon
Nice english version of the website for the vine nursery showcased in the above video:
https://lilian-berillon.fr/en/
So cool...
https://lilian-berillon.fr/en/
So cool...
- Wed Mar 06, 2024 12:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: UN POINT C'EST TOUT ! par la Pépinière Berillon
- Replies: 5
- Views: 850
UN POINT C'EST TOUT ! par la Pépinière Berillon
A bit of a re-post from our wine forum partners on another board, this video offers a look at how vine genetics and the reemergence of massale selections are influencing wine-making in France today. As an agronomist, I found it fascinating. We agronomists always say "it starts with the plant ma...
- Wed Feb 28, 2024 3:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Chateau Cantemerle.... Best Cantemerle ever.
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2706
Re: 2019 Chateau Cantemerle.... Best Cantemerle ever.
In for a dozen myself. Thanks for the enablement and note, BD.
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1232
Re: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
Thinking we should do a 25 year tasting of all 2000 Bordeaux.....
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2212
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
I recall a similar “10-years on” sentiment with 2002. Happy to have 2014 represented in my cellar. I think the most interesting statement regarding Farr's conclusion is that tasters felt that the wines would fare better when tasted alone. Large tastings are great, but true wine appreciation begins a...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 2753
Re: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
I voted net positive. While I view Robert as a very controversial figure, he brought to light many things that plagued wine all over the world. The effect of heat on wine during transport and storage (Kermit Lynch as well, of course), ripe fruit makes good wine, the effect of TCA in the cellar, and,...
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 1:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2716
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
The '19 Gloria is indeed top drawer as is the Branaire Ducru. 2019 is the real deal in St. Julien.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 4:10 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2716
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Totally fair. The ‘16 is quite good and the ‘19 better. Hope this trend holds. I have not tried the ‘20. Don’t get me wrong…. big fan…just would have liked to have seen a more risk/reward attitude toward the better past vintages where I have more experience.
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2716
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
“Lagrange is a nicely crafted wine with a light body and flavors of raspberries and cherries. It's nicely structured and has a delicate palate with a fruity, delicious, and charming finish. A bit lightweight. Rated at 90 points.” Making my point again from an earlier thread that Lagrange is very con...
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Ch. Lagrange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 615
Re: 2000 Ch. Lagrange
I am in the camp of conservatism on this issue.....not a bad business model, I might add. While I like Lagrange and have since I began my Bordeaux journey, I do believe that consistency is prized over risk. There have been a few vintages where neighboring estates made more compelling wines. The soil...
- Thu Jan 25, 2024 1:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Chateau de Lamarque has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 998
Re: 2019 Chateau de Lamarque has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Wonderful story, Jim. We all have our Bordeaux epiphany but for it to be shared with a loved one is truly special.
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 3:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Holiday Notes
- Replies: 0
- Views: 935
Holiday Notes
On my dry January thing and just getting around to posting from the holidays. 2008 Simon Bize Savigny les Beaune Rouge, 1er Cru Les Fournaux Beautiful light red color and translucent rim. Earthy, red-fruited aromas, and I get mushroom as well. Sappy red fruits, great acidity, spices and earth follow...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4900
- Views: 1584994
Re: So what have you bought lately?
This gesture/effort is why I absolutely love the BWE community.
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 2:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25786
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
The only 2020 I have tried is Fontenil. Yes, I know....a Rolland wine. I purchased this on the suggestion of a friend and was quite surprised. Elegance is what I recall. So, if this is representative of the 2020 vintage, I may have to dip my toe. On the WOTY. We need Jim...we miss you. A very Happy ...
- Sat Dec 23, 2023 1:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25786
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
The 2019 Giscours is very, very good. I'd vote for that....
- Thu Dec 21, 2023 6:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25786
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
I like the idea of a newer vintage. I second the 2019 Montrose as the nominee.
- Sat Dec 16, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 Senejac
- Replies: 2
- Views: 514
2009 Senejac
Keeping to last week's theme of quaffers from 2009, I opened the 2009 Senejac. A case purchase on release and after drinking this bottle, I am glad I have more. Opened and poured a glass one hour before consumption. It smelled amazing so it was hard to keep my hands off of it. Perfect cork. Nice med...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2021 Turley Juveniles
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1310
Re: 2021 Turley Juveniles
I agree on the opposite position as well. Turley and Martinelli are just too high alcohol for me. Ridge is balanced and ages quite well.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 11:29 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 Bernadotte
- Replies: 2
- Views: 543
Re: 2009 Bernadotte
Finished off the remaining two glasses last night and I am pleasantly surprised. More complex for sure. A leafy Cabernet aroma has emerged with a lighter red-fruited current flavor and a bit of VA. I probably should have decanted. Still, not great but better on day two.
- Sun Dec 10, 2023 2:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 Bernadotte
- Replies: 2
- Views: 543
2009 Bernadotte
After a brief warm up, cold air settled back in so I searched for a nice ready-to-drink Bordeaux. Popped and poured. A nice garnet color, deepening into the core. Nose of blackberries, hints of blueberries....a dark-fruited wine. That is all I got on the nose. Flavor profile is the same and very sim...
- Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:14 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25786
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
If looking for a 2016 to nominate, the Montrose is/was amazing and very close to the 2019. Closed now, though. A very pure and persistent rendition. Personally though, the 2019 is the s**t. Reminds me of the '89 Lynch Bages upon release....haunting.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 9:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25786
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
Consumed soon after release and yes, magnificent. However, I am sure it will close over the course of the next year or so.
- Wed Nov 29, 2023 3:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25786
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
I miss Jim. Five star recent releases to date: 2019 Montrose, 2019 Lynch Bages and 2019 Giscours. The Montrose is an absolutely haunting wine: perhaps the best young wine I have ever tasted. Back vintage favorites to date: 1990 Pichon Baron, 2010 Cantemerle, 2002 Leoville Poyferre The annual convent...
- Mon Nov 27, 2023 2:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tuscany reds
- Replies: 1
- Views: 761
Re: Tuscany reds
Nice line up of wines and excellent notes. I am a big fan of the Piaggia Riserva and believe it is one of the best in it's class. There is enough Cab/Cab Franc in the blend to make it appealing to fans of Bordeaux....very well priced too.
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 5:14 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Clos de la Roilette Tardive
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1358
2014 Clos de la Roilette Tardive
Served with the Thanksgiving dinner. Preceded by a wonderful Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Reserve. A very nice bubbly... Popped and poured. Nice color, clearing at the rim. At once, a very red-fruited wine with cranberries, red cherries and tart currants on the nose. Not super complex but did de...
- Fri Nov 24, 2023 3:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Leoville Barton uncorked
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3443
Re: 2005 Leoville Barton uncorked
My experience with the 2005's is that they require a lot more time. A recent 2005 Malmaison was closed and undrinkable even after a double decant. I am beginning to relate this vintage to 1986 where many wines that I cellared and drank never really seemed open.
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 7:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1993 Montelena Estate Cabernet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1709
Re: 1993 Montelena Estate Cabernet
More Graves character because of the earthiness, but the 1991, 1992 and 1994 are more St. Julien.
- Sat Nov 18, 2023 3:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1993 Montelena Estate Cabernet
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1709
1993 Montelena Estate Cabernet
Long time fan of this estate. One of the few California wines that has kept true to its founding roots. Montelena, Dunn and Togni are the only California wines that I buy other than Ridge Geyserville, of course :lol: On to the wine....last of the 93's. Cork needed the Durand. Popped and poured. Beau...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 1:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Mass shooting Lewiston, our BD's hometown
- Replies: 37
- Views: 41186
Re: Mass shooting Lewiston, our BD's hometown
Glad you are safe, Jim. An unstable individual according to press releases. A national guard fire arms instructor? WTF? It is time to identify mental illness and eliminate legal access to firearms and ammunition; both private citizens and military/government. It certainly won't prevent illegal purch...