Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Jim,
Congratulations! Who is the publisher? I liked the interview and your idea about the realism of a lawyer's practice. I will try to get hold of a copy and read it.
-Chris

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I keep trying to come up with a rejoinder but can't. What neighborhood was that, Hound?

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Stefan,
If you agree with me, then I am happy. Even if the rest of the world disagrees with me all the time.
Chasse

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My only qualms is, I think Monbrison has good aging potential, and also, I think Margaux doesn't drink especially well young. But it seems you have proved me wrong, perhaps. Who is Mr. B.? Burghound? Blanquito? The Big Bopper?

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Hi, Alex
I think the Burg was really quite good. Maybe on the downward slope, but not the slippery slope. I like Phelan Segur and this wine was very good as you say. I imagine Phelan Segur '03 would be tight now but very good in the future.
-Chris

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I haven't either wine in that vintage. But I wouldn't try the Monbrison now. Just a hunch.

-Chasse

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Chateau Frank Phelan 2003 This is the second wine of Phelan Segur. Opaque dark red with lightening at the rim. Brown sugar, tobacco, leather on the nose - very nice. Medium bodied with sweet tannins. Currants, black cherries, caramel, dark chocolate, hint of leather on the palate. Good balance and a...

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Postscript
I drank some of this wine 36 hours after opening. It was amazingly good. Tannins almost completely resolved, great blue fruits and balance.

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I might add that I dare say it is as good and costs LESS than much of what that money buys in Bordeaux these days.

Thanks for posting!

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We're not Kansas, I mean... 2002 anymore, Toto

People complain about our price sometimes. But not the ones who bought it from me. I estimated a standard markup. It may not be a name like Lignier, etc. But... You have to remember, wine prices are not geared towards ultra saavy shoppers like you guys.

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Hey, Tom I believe that Geantet-Pansiot is a top producer. Their domaine is in Gevrey-Chambertin. They are rated by Burghound and in the WA, the 2005s were all rated in the 89 and up range with most in the low 90s and one wine a 95. The wines are pretty rare, as most top Burgundies are. This was the...

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Geantet-Pansiot Gevrey-Chambertin 'les jeune rois' 2008 Disclaimer: I was selling this wine on Monday. I sold out the remaining stock of 3 six packs. Beautiful opaque ruby/purple color. Some pink at the rim. Dark fruits, blackberries, earth, minerals and subtle spices on the nose. Some sweet shit. I...

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Black leather jacket, eh? Another awesome note. And one of the coolest descriptors ever.

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Backwards is the opposite of forward or slutty. Same as tight or closed, requiring time to open up.

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There's no way anyone is going to prefer '08 over '09. Trust me.

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That's a sharply discounted price, I believe.

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I know that I'm not an officer of BWE, but as a long standing member, I request an official decree that all BWEers within a five mile radius of Warehouse Wines & Liquors on Broadway in the Village be required to taste and post on a bottle of 2005 Meyney, a modern example of a classic northern Me...

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I revisited this wine last night and it is still a pleasure to drink. Has no one else tried this wine? I really want to hear another opinion. There are really no fireworks, just good, solid Bordeaux in a medium to full bodied format. Drinking well now, maybe like an 88-89 pointer.

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What a cool day!

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This kind of wine can be extremely satisfying. What did you eat with it?

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You just have to teach your palate to forget the '82s you've drunk, and this fab 2000s, etc. Start drinking under $20 Bordeaux again and you will relearn to love it. But seriously, if Warehouse hadn't have jumped on all the dumped wines from Diago to the tune of hundreds of cases, I'd be really scre...

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I can see them!

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Nice notes, Bacchus. I have always been interested in Camensac, ever since I saw reviews trumpeting their wine for the 2000 vintage in WS. But I didn't actually get to try it until the 2006 vintage, which I thought was good but somewhat rustic and savory, not exactly what I'm expecting or looking fo...

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Another bottle last night was much younger.

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Tom, I totally believe you. I looked it up and saw that he rated it 90. Somewhat low considering he has hiked the Lynch Bages to 99+ and especially for Margaux. Of course, I'm not that much of a points guy although I do take Burghound quite seriously. And I know that a first growth rated 90 has the ...

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Just looking in on this wine for maybe the 10th time. It is still a marvel of QPR and a true Bordeaux. Transparent ruby with lightening at the rim that shows maturity. Great nose with currants, maybe some cassis, subtle spices and a hint of tobacco. On the light to medium bodied palate there is some...

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Tom, It was the '86 that was the most expensive. I think the '88 was the cheapest, followed by the '89, I'm not sure. I thought '89 was one of these "off" years for Margaux. I guess I should consult Parker before I make these statements :twisted: I was just interested because we had tasted...

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I'll be he can't resist trying one inside of five years

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Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence Rouge 2005 Deep, opaque red. Red cherries and currants with sweet French oak on the nose, although not new, so says my French sommelier friend. A rich mouthfeel, medium+ bodied. Some smoke and meat on the palate with dark fruits and good minerality. Long finish. I'v...

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I don't really take it that seriously. I see no reason why '89 LB shouldn't be rated 99 or 100. RP rates so many wines 100 which are probably not as great, or in any event, it's a matter of taste. But I still find his ratings to be a little nutty as of late. But it's probably just that the hot vinta...

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It's quite interesting. That's a big upgrade from the 95 he gave it in his last Bordeaux book. I think Robert Parker is kind of crazy. Or at least not the most consistent personality. Unfortunately, Jim's vindication/endorsement equals an ever more escalating price for his favorite wine. What next? ...

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I am a big fan of 2006 Greysac. A really nice wine that is true to its place of origin.

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Bacchus,
For a light to medium bodied red Burg, I usually go with roast chicken or some grilled Salmon. I definitely open the bottle while I'm cooking and by the time I actually sit down to eat, it's got a good hour of air time. I always finish any red Burgundy that I open.

-Chasse

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Jim, Don't ever give Burgundy as a gift, unless you are giving it to another BWEer. I'm sure those Mercurey 375s will start to come around within 5 years. It was a tremendous vintage and many winemakers chose to make their wine for the long haul. Just wait at least 3 years and start trying them one ...

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Just for contrast and as long as we're talking pinot, I went on a sales call this week and the restauranteur was a real "character." The recompense was that there was bottle of Williams Selyem - '07 maybe? - on the table and I was invited to drink some. That is some nice juice baby!

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In the world of cheap Burgs, I think this wine was far more complex and generally had more stuffing and lots more going on than Jadot's '08 Bourgogne, which they sell for $15 on sale and you can usually find for that price. It was an authentic red Burg for an absurd price, a blast from the past. I h...

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Joseph Faiveley Bourgogne 2008 Translucent red with amber cast. Smoke, meat and cherries on the nose at first. Light bodied. Tannins and acidity outweigh the fruit at first. I'm expecting this wine to take some time to show its stuff. A decent, light finish. Nose a little more generous than the pala...

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That's cool, Jim. I went there a few times on vacation when I was around 9, 10 years old. Got to get back up there sometime. I don't think you'll get much of the hurricane. Hopefully not, anyway.
-Chris

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Sounds like a great dinner. If you ever want to do something a little more on the casual side in Chinatown, let me know, as well as anyone else on the board.
-Chasse

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I met a guy from Maine this evening at an in store tasting I was participating in - quite a character. Were you born in Maine, Jim?
-Chasse

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