Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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It's no go on the really nice French bistro near me, Jean Claude. They wanted $15 per bottle corkage.
-Chris

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I guess regular maps aren't framable because they've been folded? I have a Burgundy map that Barde-Haut gave me from his recent trip there. It's very cool and looks exactly like the ones they have at Burgundy Wine Co. If Harry doesn't have dozens if not more maps of the Rhone, I'd be very surprised....

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There are a couple of very nice French places near me and I'll talk to them and see if a deal can be made. Times are tough, and they might be amenable. However, Saturday night is always a bit more difficult. I guess everyone is off Cafe Loup. I understand, especially in the summer, the AC is not the...

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I'll check out the Square Meal website shortly, but I just thought I'd throw my two cents in re Fabio's. I'm not a huge fan, mostly because I don't think Italian food matches up well with Bordeaux. Also, the only time I was there, they completely overcooked my $45 steak. By the time it came, there w...

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Thanks for the review, Hound. Party on!
-Chasse

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I see your reasoning quite clearly, stefan. I still don't know why (other than that they don't really want to, which I guess is fine, or that the legal structure prohibits it somehow) the Bordelais don't have such a brand as you describe.

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I just remembered that Robert Mondavi died recently - sorry about that, Bob. Let me rephrase that: Does Gallo, Woodbridge (a Gallo label?), Yellowtail, et al have something to worry about?

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I'm going to try one of those 2005 old vines 100% merlots. One of the things that interests me, aside from the thought of trying pure old vines merlot from the Cotes de Bourg in the vintage of the century, is that the folks that run this winery are very adept at marketing. I believe the NYC winemake...

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There is an interesting story behind this chateau. From what I can tell, it's in the Cotes de Bourg:

http://www.chateaulagatte.com/

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That was my conclusion, based on a too limited sample - there was fruit there, but outweighed by the acid and tannins, with an elusive mid-palate. Obviously, you have to take it wine by wine in a vintage like 2002. To add to the current info, I'm going to open an '02 d'Issan at some point soon.

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I recently had a simple Bordeaux appellation wine that was quite tasty, Chateau La Gatte 2005. I've been meaning to retaste and post a note but figured I'd just add it in here. I'm starting to look at these wines more as a ton of them seem to have arrived at one of my more discount-oriented merchant...

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I had the '04 on release, and it was beautiful. But six months or so later, it started to become a little disjointed, probably closing down. It's interesting that the '02 is drinking so well now. I really blew it on '02!
-Chris

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I know it hardly proves anything, but I tried a few inexpensive '06s, one of them a number of times, and they were very nice. I have high hopes for '06. It's especially great when you see '04s around, '05s still on the shelves and '06s starting to come in, and the prices are inching downward in gene...

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Jim,
I can't believe you haven't had any Lynch Bages vintages since the '00! That's heresy! So, what about the palate?
-Chasse

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Thanks for the great notes and referals, Richard. Savigny for reds and St. Aubin for whites are two of my favorite go to options for Burgundy. Unfortunately, the prices for St. Aubin whites have risen quite a bit recently as people have discovered how excellent they can be, or maybe it's the retaile...

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Go Red Sox! But, what about those Pittsburg Penguins? I was really happy to see that they beat Detroit. Detroit is great, but the Penguins have got a great young team and it's nice to see them do well (as well as old man Lemieux).

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Nice note, Bill. I saw that they have this very wine at S-H for around $28. Of course they also have the '05 Corton Charlie for... $1400 - reduced from (approximately as memory serves, give or take a couple of hundred) $1700!

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Nice haul, BD. You've got a 2006 horizontal there.
-Chasse

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Thanks for the info Jacques. I will keep my eye out..
-Chris

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Jacques,
I assume Henri Boillot is a favored producer of yours or you wouldn't buy his wine in '03. What are some of your recommendations regarding this producer? I've seen the name around for awhile now but have never tried any of their wines. Is it mainly a white producer?
-Chris

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Hound,
I was hoping you'd weigh in here but I must admit I'm somewhat confounded by your comments, although that's not an altogether uncommon occurance...
-Chasse

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Chateau de Sales 2005 Barely translucent dark brick red/garnet color. Luscious nose by turn more open, then reticent, then open again. Charcoal, liquorice, oak, raspberries, currants, some creamy something, maybe the oak or vanilla, whiff of tobacco just developing, leather. Great nose! The palate i...

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Great notes as usual, Michael. That Montelena must have been something. I tried numerous low priced but decent 2001 Cali Cabs and the vintage is tops. The Duhart and Nic Feuillate also sound great and made me thirsty. BD, I think we may have to give you a new nickname: Jimmy "Duhart" How. ...

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Thanks for the note. Sounds like one to look for.
-Chasse

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Maybe this wine is more of a delicious young drinker. Nine years of age should see it doing...something, perhaps starting to decline? Holding? Improving? Maybe it doesn't improve that much with age. Remember, it's not exactly a St. Julien or St. Estephe classed growth. Coming from a different angle ...

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I had this wine once about four years ago and it was good but not great. Very St. Estephe-like in its earthyness but maybe a bit green, as well. Thanks for the note.
-Chris

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A very amusing comment, I must say. I agree!
-Chris
PS. I'm looking forward to the day that BWE affords me some true notoriety. It will probably never come, but in the meantime, I will still tell people, "I belong to this wine group called the Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts."

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Chateau Plince 2004 Pomerol Don't ask me why I'm such a fan of this wine. It's a bit of an underdog, I guess. And so far, it's always been good. Opaque purple/garnet color with a lighter rim, typical color of youngish Bordeaux. A hint of menthol on the nose initially, with lots of chocolate, charcoa...

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I'm tempted to head up to Zachy's soon. I need to get some good Bordeaux in the house. I'm getting tired of Burgundy ;0)
-Chasse

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I have to admit, I bought a 2004 Bahans-Haut-Brion at Z's on sale a year or so ago for about $45 (not exactly cheap) that seemed to have terrific qualities to it. Only problem, it was subtly corked. Even with the taint, you could tell that there was a really good wine there. If I was going to buy a ...

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Thanks, Alex. I've had Ch. Plince before, but I wanted your opinion, just out of interest. RP doesn't rate this chateau in his WA Bordeaux reviews. I had the '97 once courtesy of our friend Oswaldo, and it was very good. I also had the 2000, which showed great potential but was way too young at the ...

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I've never understood the fuss over the second wines of first growths. I don't know why someone would buy a second wine at that price when they can get the first of a house like Giscours, Sociando-Mallet or Lagrange for the same money. Of course, they may think they'll be more drinkable young or els...

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Thanks, Alex! That's really interesting. I've seen both of the wines at Astor in NYC. They must have some kind of exclusive or semi-exclusive deal with them. How much wine could they make? It seems like it would be fun to try it just for the rarity factor. Parker doesn't even mention it in his Borde...

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Alex, Nice note. I agree with you on the 'buy a case of this kind of wine when you find it' theory. Unfortunately you have to move fast or someone will grab it out from under you in the blink of an eye! I was wondering on another subject, do you know the Chateau, Moulin de Tricot? Do you have any op...

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This wine is by no means high acid, at least not for an Italian wine. In fact, when I first tried it, I thought it was a very modern styled wine and that it must have had some cabernet in it. It even reminded me of a new world cab on some level. I know that sounds insane, but hey - the world of Chas...

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Cool notes and wines. Thanks.
-Chasse

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Congratulations Stefan and Lucie! An awesome list, but one thing I don't understand - there must be a larger, sort of official party of some sort, no? If it's just the traditional Stefan family gathering, I totally understand. But if there is a larger, central shindig, what will be served? On your a...

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Maravigna '06 Nero D'avola I mentioned awhile ago that I would post a note on my 'house' wine, which I thought was a 'Houndsong' kind of wine. Don't know why I came up with that description, other than that it's good, Italian and interesting. I figured I should get the note out there because the cat...

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Thanks for the notes, Alex. Real nice pair of wines to enjoy with dinner, I must say. I guess they were relatively true to the vintage. I would have expected a bit more of the ethereal Haut-Brion magic. Also, I had '99 Montrose once and it seemed a bit more earthy and full bodied than you describe, ...

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What a haul!
-Chasse

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