Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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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.

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Thank you Alex. I trust your palate and will reserve my purchase to a bottle or two.

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A real joy to drink. Brought me back to the old days....

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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...

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"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.

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This guy is a bad penny.....FYI all.

https://lamag.com/crimeinla/wine-forger ... rikes-back

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I'll be curious....love the Geezer

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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...

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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.

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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...

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Nice english version of the website for the vine nursery showcased in the above video:

https://lilian-berillon.fr/en/

So cool...

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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...

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In for a dozen myself. Thanks for the enablement and note, BD.

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Thinking we should do a 25 year tasting of all 2000 Bordeaux.....

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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...

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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,...

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The '19 Gloria is indeed top drawer as is the Branaire Ducru. 2019 is the real deal in St. Julien.

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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.

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“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...

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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...

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Wonderful story, Jim. We all have our Bordeaux epiphany but for it to be shared with a loved one is truly special.

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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...

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This gesture/effort is why I absolutely love the BWE community.

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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 ...

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The 2019 Giscours is very, very good. I'd vote for that....

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I like the idea of a newer vintage. I second the 2019 Montrose as the nominee.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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robert goulet wrote: ↑Wed Nov 29, 2023 8:39 pm 2019 Montrose already showing?

Consumed soon after release and yes, magnificent. However, I am sure it will close over the course of the next year or so.

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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...

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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.

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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...

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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.

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More Graves character because of the earthiness, but the 1991, 1992 and 1994 are more St. Julien.

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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...

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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...

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Very complex as David mentions. Nice scientific review below:

https://oeno-one.eu/article/view/2208

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