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by DCWINO
Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:21 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Faryan’s Grand Sendoff – Blue Duck Tavern - Mostly matured Bordeauxs
Replies: 9
Views: 1681

TN: Faryan’s Grand Sendoff – Blue Duck Tavern - Mostly matured Bordeauxs

FARYAN’S GRAND SENDOFF – BLUE DUCK TAVERN - MOSTLY MATURED BORDEAUXS - Blue Duck Tavern - Washington D.C. (9/12/2012) One of the youngest winos in DC, Faryan is moving to NYC to take up a new position and we met up at Blue duck for his farewell dinner. In a dozen also dinners that I had with Faryan...
by DCWINO
Tue Jul 10, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Impromptu gathering at Harth Restaurant
Replies: 2
Views: 292

Re: TN: Impromptu gathering at Harth Restaurant

IMO, Bordeaux will last 30+ years once reach the initial peak. The 59 Grand Puy Lacoste and Rauzan Gassies are drinking beautifully right now. The GL and the LP are drinking so well no need to wait however.
by DCWINO
Tue Jul 10, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Impromptu gathering at Harth Restaurant
Replies: 2
Views: 292

TN: Impromptu gathering at Harth Restaurant

IMPROMPTU GATHERING AT HARTH RESTAURANT - Harth Restaurant at Hilton Tysons corner, Mclean, Va (7/8/2012) We had a last minute gathering at Harth Restaurant. The chef promotes from the farm to the table movement and the dishes are simple but flavorful. Unfortunately a couple of the appetizers were ...
by DCWINO
Mon May 14, 2012 9:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Inaugural Great Steak-Off
Replies: 1
Views: 445

TN: Inaugural Great Steak-Off

INAUGURAL GREAT STEAK-OFF - Clarksville, Maryland (5/11/2012) I was invited to George B’s house for the blind steak challenge. Ten of us were served ribeyes; the Capital grille select, Pat LaFrieda, Lobel, Brandt Brothers, Roseda Angus from Roots, Bryan Flannery, Ceriello and Allen Brothers. A form...
by DCWINO
Fri May 11, 2012 1:43 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: It begins: Bdx deep discounts
Replies: 26
Views: 5354

Re: It begins: Bdx deep discounts

Actually Kevin(?) It was an 03 Gruaud Larose I was referring to. I think you said you once gave it 100 points and thought it was Latour. Anyway I recall seeing someone else, maybe Alex, posting GJE results a few years back and that Reignac did come in way at the top, so there must be something to i...
by DCWINO
Thu May 10, 2012 8:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: It begins: Bdx deep discounts
Replies: 26
Views: 5354

Re: It begins: Bdx deep discounts

I have to see something I want first. Unfortunately, I do see something, a wine our sometimes DCWINO says he mistakenly guessed blind was Mouton I think (or maybe it was Latour). That would be good enough for me. Also there is a wine I am somewhat curious about - Cadet Piola - in a good vintage (20...
by DCWINO
Thu May 10, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Gilman ranks the 00s
Replies: 36
Views: 9401

Re: Gilman ranks the 00s

Mr. Wheltle I think I know. Who is this Frayan? Is there a world beyond BWE? Jim, Faryan is a young Bordeaux lover, in his twenties, living in DC. His palate is very precise. I have shared wine with a lot of the recognizable names including three or four world champion sommeliers and Tom and Faryan...
by DCWINO
Wed May 09, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Gilman ranks the 00s
Replies: 36
Views: 9401

Re: Gilman ranks the 00s

Yes and yes. I don't have the same likes and dislikes as you or The Bob, but I like the descriptions you both give as well as your consistency of taste. Stefan, The consistency can be easily achieved without having a good palate. This is the major problem with the wine world. People think that they...
by DCWINO
Fri May 04, 2012 7:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Bernard Burtschy dinner at Taberna del Alabardero
Replies: 7
Views: 1877

Re: TN: Bernard Burtschy dinner at Taberna del Alabardero

Thanks for sharing your notes, especially on those very old bottles. That’s an awesome lineup of wines. Very glad about the positive showing of the 1997 Trimbach Clos Sainte Hune. I've not had many Trimbach’s without much mineral expression before, so this was quite surprising. Should I request to ...
by DCWINO
Fri May 04, 2012 5:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Bernard Burtschy dinner at Taberna del Alabardero
Replies: 7
Views: 1877

TN: Bernard Burtschy dinner at Taberna del Alabardero

BERNARD BURTSCHY DINNER AT TABERNA DEL ALABARDERO - Taberna del Alabardero, Washington D.C. (5/3/2012) Mr. Bernard Burtschy, the wine writer for Le Figaro and a fellow Grand Jury Europeen member, was in town to conduct the heart's delight grand tasting this Saturday. Bijan organized the dinner to h...
by DCWINO
Thu May 03, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Gilman ranks the 00s
Replies: 36
Views: 9401

Re: Gilman ranks the 00s

People follow Gilman for Bordeaux and Jeff Leve’s rating get published by the top merchants. We live in an interesting time, the power of Internet.
by DCWINO
Thu May 03, 2012 8:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Gilman on 2010
Replies: 15
Views: 2460

Re: Gilman on 2010

I have had a number of tasting with him. During a tasting of Figeac, he stated that the 90 Beausejour Duffau hasn’t changed a bit since bottling, basically making fun of hte wine. He loves Figeac just about all vintages.
by DCWINO
Wed Apr 11, 2012 4:03 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

Great report Kevin, thanks! I agree '11 needs to come WAY down in price. Not sure it will happen. Will we see prices dropping for '10s or '09s to move stuff through the pipeline? If so, will any of that happen here in the US or will we need to go to France to pick up the deals at the foires au vins...
by DCWINO
Wed Apr 11, 2012 12:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

I was able to taste a few 2010s and they are coming along nicely. The 10 EP prices were so high that I don’t think they will be much upside until next March when Bob releases his bottle report. The 10 VCC is a profound wine that any Bordeaux lovers should seek, not as an investment however. In regar...
by DCWINO
Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

Last night in Bordeaux Four of Grand Jury Europeen members got together at one of our favorite spots in Bordeaux. Laurent Vialette who’s mission is to experience as many great bottles of wine as possible in life brought some great wines and I added the 92 Leflaive BBM. We ordered the 09 Coche, the ...
by DCWINO
Tue Apr 10, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

Pape Clement - Bernard Magrez properties Although some of the high end wine lovers are highly critical of Pape Clement and the wines of Mr. Magrez for being too manipulated, Château La Tour Carnet Château Fombrauge and Château Les Grands Chênes represent very good value. I thought all showed quite ...
by DCWINO
Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:43 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion Our first visit of the left bank always starts at Chateau Haut Brion and La Mission Haut Brion which is always a pleasure. Grand Jury Europeen’s tasting session has been held at the second floor private tasting room of the chapelle with Mr. Delmas and the prince...
by DCWINO
Sat Apr 07, 2012 1:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

Pavie Dinner with Gerard Perse at Hostellerie de Plaisance - Vertial of Pavie 1995-2010 Kelly W received the invitation to Le Gay and this dinner and I sort of force myself and got the invitation of my own thanks to Jean Pierre, a jovial event organizer. It was another magnificent day in St Emillio...
by DCWINO
Fri Apr 06, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

Re: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

What's "CRD", please? Also, in considering Rolland, Hubert de Bouard, and Derenoncourt's wines what do you think is the process by which the latter produces wines with "rounder" tannins? Is this a matter of ripeness or is it something done (or not) in the vinification. Thanks. I...
by DCWINO
Thu Apr 05, 2012 9:03 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011
Replies: 15
Views: 3755

TN: GJE CRD 2008 and EP 2011

GJE CRD 2008 AND EP 2011 - Bordeaux, France (3/29/2012-4/4/2012) After suffering from allergy, I was relieved to head to Bordeaux. Despite having to book two separate flights, my trip was going well until I found out that my luggage didn’t arrive. Then no GPS to rent meant my trip to Chateau Siaura...
by DCWINO
Thu Mar 08, 2012 1:59 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Urgent : Baronne Guichard wine dinner in DC this Friday
Replies: 6
Views: 771

Re: Urgent : Baronne Guichard wine dinner in DC this Friday

Alex,
His 2009 and 2010 are very nice.

The dinner is on. It will be a great opportunity to get introduced to Paul's wines and meet a few dcwinos. If interested, please pm.
Regards,
by DCWINO
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Urgent : Baronne Guichard wine dinner in DC this Friday
Replies: 6
Views: 771

Urgent : Baronne Guichard wine dinner in DC this Friday

Paul Goldschmidt, one of the nicest guys in Bordeaux and the owner of Chateau Vray Croix de Gay (Pomerol), Chateau Le Prieure (St Emillion) and Chateau Siaurac (Lalande de Pomerol) just emailed me that he will be in DC to visit his daughter. I would love to organize an impromptu dinner to welcome hi...
by DCWINO
Mon Feb 27, 2012 5:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 15+ years 95+ RP Bordeaux dinner at Ruth’s Chris, Tysons
Replies: 3
Views: 1219

TN: 15+ years 95+ RP Bordeaux dinner at Ruth’s Chris, Tysons

15+ YEARS 95+ RP BORDEAUX DINNER AT RUTH’S CHRIS, TYSONS - Ruth’s Chris, Tysons Corner, VA (2/26/2012) RJ, Jim C and I planned the dinner only a week prior and most regulars weren’t able to join. We were joined by Scott H, a new member of the group. The last early 4 pm dinner held at Ruth’s Chris w...
by DCWINO
Sat Feb 18, 2012 8:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: TN: 1987 Pichon Lalande - very good wine
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

Re: TN: TN: 1987 Pichon Lalande - very good wine

1987 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (2/15/2012) Start with a hint of green, bell pepper and green olive, a hint of mint, wet tobacco, also blueberries and cherry. The palate displays sweet vibrant fruits, silky palate and slightly grainy rustic ta...
by DCWINO
Thu Feb 16, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: TN: 1987 Pichon Lalande - very good wine
Replies: 5
Views: 2036

TN: TN: 1987 Pichon Lalande - very good wine

1987 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (2/15/2012) Start with a hint of green, bell pepper and green olive, a hint of mint, wet tobacco, also blueberries and cherry. The palate displays sweet vibrant fruits, silky palate and slightly grainy rustic ta...
by DCWINO
Thu Feb 09, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Mature Bordeaux gathering at Ruth's Chris
Replies: 4
Views: 1002

TN: Mature Bordeaux gathering at Ruth's Chris

MATURE BORDEAUX GATHERING AT RUTH'S CHRIS - Ruth Chris - Washington DC (2/8/2012) Patrick M was in town and five of us got together to drink some mature Bordeauxs. It is always a pleasure to dine with the very knowledgeable Bordeaux geeks with exceptional palates. I really prefer a small gathering ...
by DCWINO
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:27 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2008 Château Pontet-Canet (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)
Replies: 2
Views: 279

Re: TN: 2008 Château Pontet-Canet (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)

Thanks for the review, DCWino. I haven't bought any 08 PC, yet, and not sure if I will (it's getting so $$$ these days). I'm particularly interested in the pruney quality you detected. Was it pronounced? Did it dissipate over time, or remain promenant? If you've had the 06, how do the two compare? ...
by DCWINO
Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:09 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2008 Château Pontet-Canet (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)
Replies: 2
Views: 279

TN: 2008 Château Pontet-Canet (France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac)

2008 Château Pontet-Canet - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac (2/6/2012) It started noticeable ash/burnt character with bright red fruits. With 30 minutes or air, the fruit expression decidedly change to ripe blue, blueberries, blackberries, crème de cassis, lead pencil, cedar and scorched earth. T...
by DCWINO
Sun Jan 22, 2012 3:56 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon
Replies: 9
Views: 1330

Re: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon

It was one of my top 6-8 wines at last night's UGC tasting. I agree completely with your notes and would score it similarly. A big, deep, rich, voluptuous wine -- if I'd tasted it blind I never would have guessed Figeac, though it still had a bit of an herbal note/edge, which worked beautifully wit...
by DCWINO
Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon
Replies: 9
Views: 1330

Re: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon

Claudius2 wrote:Kevin
I've got 6 bottles of the 06.
I liked the wine when tried recently at a tasting but hard to really say when you drink many wines.
How do you think it will develop??
As I mentioned above, perhaps like the 86, ie very much nose driven wine with a hint of dry tannins at the back end.
by DCWINO
Sat Jan 21, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon
Replies: 9
Views: 1330

Re: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon

This very ripe wine is not unlike the other 09s. This may be a bit controversial but this show the similar ripe fruit characters as the 09 Pavie. A critic rated this 93-94+ vs 70-75 for Pavie. Crushed blueberries, cassis, licorice, crushed rocks and lavender. This is a big scale, voluptuous wine. T...
by DCWINO
Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon
Replies: 9
Views: 1330

TN: Chateau Figeac dinner with Mr. Eric d'Aramon

CHATEAU FIGEAC DINNER WITH MR. ERIC D'ARAMON - Ruth Chris - Washington DC (1/18/2012) Panos once again came through and organized a nice vertical dinner. This time we were joined by Mr. Eric d'Aramon, the wine maker at Chateau Figeac. Mr. d'Aramon was a bon vivant with a wonderful sense of humor. M...
by DCWINO
Sat Dec 31, 2011 7:27 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 1982 Bordeaux dinner at Lavandou also bubblies, whites and stickies
Replies: 9
Views: 1341

Re: TN: 1982 Bordeaux dinner at Lavandou also bubblies, whites and stickies

Tom In DC wrote:Thanks for the notes, Kevin. Happy New Year!
David and Tom,
We really need to have a gathering soon. Happy New Year!
by DCWINO
Fri Dec 30, 2011 7:22 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 1982 Bordeaux dinner at Lavandou also bubblies, whites and stickies
Replies: 9
Views: 1341

TN: 1982 Bordeaux dinner at Lavandou also bubblies, whites and stickies

1982 BORDEAUX DINNER AT LAVANDOU ALSO BUBBLIES, WHITES AND STICKIES - (12/29/2011) Panos came back home to DC and the usual suspects got together to drink some wonderful wines for one last time in 2011. Thirteen must be a lucky number as we were thirteen of us and most of the wines showed extremely...