Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

mike reff

Cool, this is and still is my go to great style Bordeaux that is affordable. With this latest rant I have to seek some out and taste for myself.

mike reff

I will be in Montreal that weekend, if anything changes, I will let you know.

Michael

mike reff

First hour seemed sweet with a short finish which seemed rather thin and dilute. Now however entering hour 3, it has bloomed into a firm wine, with some interesting aromas of berries and earth. Firm tannins and fruit at the end make the finish moderate, decent nose

mike reff

Uncorked and open.......

mike reff

I just sent a note to determine if it is available in the states.

mike reff

it turned out to be quite a surprise. Considering that I had over the course of three days.

mike reff

I saw this at a wine shop along the Hudson decided to pick one up so that I might be able to add to my son's wine stash since 2008 was his birth year.

Decent fruit on the nose and the finish is short to moderate. Some tannins on the palate, lets see what happens over some time.

mike reff

NY is scheduled for later this month...

mike reff

Had these wines on Sunday in the East Village 1988 Krug 2005 La Romanee Domaine Fontaine Gignard Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Pru 1975 Cos d'Estournel 1978 Chateau Palmer - 1982 Chateau La Lagune 1989 La Nerthe CdP Cuvee des Cadettes 1990 Chapoutier Cote-Rotie 1996 Chateau Clinet 1997 Ridge Monte Bello ...

mike reff

surely I do not drink as much as I should have, hahahahaha.

mike reff

Probably, it does lack a certain structure but I am not sure that it is flawed. Margaux was weak as a whole in 1999 dont you agree?

mike reff

Popped and poured.

Decent aromas on the nose, some stewy, herbaceous odors. Some tannins and subtle hints of fruit but otherwise seems rather flat. Drink up.

mike reff

Well there is ample fruit on this, good hints of leather and cola on the nose. Glad I decided to open it up and give it a try

mike reff

Well its a chilly afternoon in the burbs of NY, so I figured what the heck. Opened but not yet tasted....

mike reff

And who is taking the reins???

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Ramon,
Interested that we both agreed on the Canon at separate offlines but where we digress was with the Magdelaine and Cdm.

Mike

mike reff

10 people converged to eat a la carte at this great restuarant and the food showed very well along with the wines that we enjoyed. Nyetimber 2003 This English sparkling brut was interesting to taste, some sweet pineapple was apparent and not the usual yeasty qualities that I was expecting. Dunn 1982...

mike reff

Had this at lunch yesterday at the KIttle House. Decanted for 2 hours, with half in the decanter and half in the bottle. Amazing and powerful nose, with a fantastic long finish. I figured that I would take a gamble to see if this was still shut down and I am glad that it was not. It will be interest...

mike reff

Not sure about either of those dates, but hey the Sunday might work for me.

mike reff

Thinking of an impromptu dinner on Wednesday August 1st at La Mangeoire..

Any takers??

mike reff

For $55, go for it Salilb, and then tell us your impressions..

Mike

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Well its been some days for me to figure out my thoughts. I found that this vintage compared with the last three were the most approachable and drinking much better than 2006-2008. That being stated, some wines faired much better than others My highlights were: Smith Haut Lafite Pavie Macquin Pichon...

mike reff

looking forward to tomorrow's event. Glad that I am not going to be with the masses and attending the trade tasting.

Mike

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Claudius, I do not think that the 2008 are ready either. The UGC is in NYC at the end of this month, I know that the 2009's will be poured and I will place good odds that some 2008's will also be open as well.

Mike

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Alex,
I did not read the WB thread, sometimes they get way too long and boring. Suffice it to say, I can pick up the Cantemerle for $28.95 a bottle here in Westchester NY, and let them sleep if need be. It is my go to wine in Bordeaux, and my son's birth year.

Mike

mike reff

I am not sure that there will be much of a futures campaign here in the US?

mike reff

Post your impressions here if you like.

My fun will be in NYC on the 25th.

mike reff

I figure that this wine was flawed or improperly stored then when I bought it from Chambers in NYC back in 2004.

mike reff

I decanted this wine and paired it with Osso Bucco in a red wine reduction sauce. I last has this wine about seven years ago and was very impressed at that point. Tonight however, I was less than impressed. It had a great nose of cedar and spice and that peppery aroma. The mouthfeel was nice and gav...

mike reff

so from what I gather, the magnum of this that I have should remain corked?

mike reff

Comte Flaneur wrote:Unfortunately I won't be there Mike

Understood Ian, hope to hop across the pond at some point and clink glasses with you.

mike reff

Comte Flaneur wrote:Criminal infanticide

What drugs are you guys on?

The 94s aren't even ready for Pete's sake.

94's????? I am not even sure they WILL ever come around

mike reff

Since I will not be able to make it to BWE in Washington DC. I figured I would throw out an invite to some folks who are staying local. I am going to try to tie this into my regular NYC tasters as well. Anyone around for February/March?

mike reff

Had an interesting array of wines. Artesia 2007 PN, Mayacamus 1999 CHard and 2002 Beringer Reserve.

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The only Ducru I've ever had was the '84, about a year ago. I hope I'm not insulting anyone, but it sucked big time! That said, has anyone tried the 04 -- robertgoulet, Claudius, perhaps? Ducru had issues with their cellars in the 1980's and most of the 1980's vintages that I have tried have been l...

mike reff

Cos D'Esoturnel - Herbacsous cigar box nose. Thin fruit on finish, gives way to a rather lackluster faded mouth feel. Probably on its way donward. Haut Bages Liberal - Ample fruit with flowers and a cigar box nose. After an hour open, still strong with some mushroom and flowery tastes, the winner of...

mike reff

This was a spectacular event and a large thank you to Ian for organizing. I have few notes, so I will post them at some point. Suffice to say, that Pichon never disappoints, and the Mouton's were amazing...

mike reff

Should be interesting to see how mine fairs on Saturday night, thanks for post

mike reff

I do have the Myrat for 2007 along with Doisey 2005 and the Reglas 2006

mike reff

I cannot locate the 1990 Sauternes, the others that I have are either 2005, 2006 or 2007. Zachys has a Coutet 2003 that might be good, thoughts?

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