Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Nicklasss

The Numanthia was great, but nothing near the 98 rating of the WA. Especially if I compare it with some wines from Saturday... But 175 $ for a magnum seem a bit pricy, as you can get the 05 here for 65 CAN$ a bottle (I think I should get some...). Bodegas Numanthia also produce a wine called Termant...

Nicklasss

What is that wine? Never heard the name? Never read anything about it? In my search for affordable-nice-to-drink-complex-interesting-05-Bordeaux, I bought 3 bottles of the 2005 Chateau Brown , a Pessac-Léognan. As everything is good in the ''super great'' 2005 Bordeaux vintage, I want to buy a few 3...

Nicklasss

For my part, I'm a fan of ginger and wasabi. So I'll always want an acidic fresh unoaked wine. Stiff refreshing Sauvignon or South African Chenin Blanc.

Come to my mind, the cheap Trio Sauvignon Blanc from Concha Y Toro in Chile. Crisp as hell.

Nic

Nicklasss

For Chasse-Spleen, and all BWEers. So, more than a week after, I'm reporting on the wines I had the chance to taste, during the full weekend of the 2009 Washington DC convention. I will come later with comments or proposals to do some changes/improvements for the next one. I fully agree that those c...

Nicklasss

I had that one and think it is a winner for a 04. I don't have a bottle

, but my brother Alex has still some

.

Nic

Nicklasss

Thank Rick,

I have this 04 Branaire in the cellar. What would be your recommendation, for perfect age to open that bottle?

Nic

Nicklasss

Yes,
Simone was born on December 8th 2008.

Nic

Nicklasss

I know that SdR asked me during the convention, if a site with the pictures of simone exist. Marie-Claude's father made that one.

http://picasaweb.google.com/SimoneAuMonde

You'll be able to follow Simone growing.

Nic

Nicklasss

Jim,

we should use that 3 L of 89 Lynch for the blind tasting. This time, will figure out easily which one is the 89 Lynch, when you go get the pour...

Nic

Nicklasss

John, I really enjoyed the long walk with you, Paula and the other BWEers.

And me too I<ll be back in snow, but only tomorrow... today was a superb day in DC, my nose is res like the maple leaf on the Canadian flag...

Nic

Nicklasss

And lesson learned from that convention : I will do everything I can to always bring 2 bottles of each important wine. I felt so bad when DavidG asked me some 1988 Haut-Brion and it was all gone! Also, I brought a 1989 Troplong-Mondot, that I think was not perfect. Sorry for those who I poured some ...

Nicklasss

And, special thanks again to all the people who received me at home, for dinner, overnight, host me in their area, in the last 9 years. I<ll for the ones that were not there, a special gift will be ship in the mail to your attention in the coming weeks. I<m talking about Whuzzup_, AlexR, SteveH, Jsc...

Nicklasss

What a great weekend! It is always fun to taste the greatest wines on Earth, with such a group. Even if we don<t see each other often, it is like the last time was the previous weekend. I especially liked the food at Dino<s. Charlie Palmer was great too. The service was really nice. Many highlights ...

Nicklasss

This is something! I would have liked to be there on Thursday...

Thank you David for the detailled notes.

Nic

Nicklasss

Not sure I'll have the Landonne. But the Pegau is confirmed.

See you tomorrow.

Nic

Nicklasss

Ok, just to make sure we'll have enough wine, I'll bring 2 little bottles at Dino. 1996 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne from Guigal 2001 Domaine du Pégau Cuvée Laurence Chateauneuf-du-Pape. If we don't need them, we won't open them. But I'm sure we'll need them... The 2001 Cuvée Laurence is great. I had that...

Nicklasss

See you tomorrow guys.

I can already feel the heat! Have a great dinner tonight.

Nic

Nicklasss

Which one would you recommend, for older wine (80'sand 90's)?

MacArthur, Schneider's, Calvet Woodley, others?

Thanks,

Nic

Nicklasss

Don't forget me. I'll bring one or two...

Nic

Nicklasss

I'm half drunk just be reading the list! I don't have a lot of Bordeaux from the 80's. As I'll be sitting at Lucie and Stefan's table, i should consult them about that. Stefan, i think we're missing some Pessac-Léognan. What do you think about having a 1988 Chateau Haut-Brion at our table? We probab...

Nicklasss

I will buy locally the wines I will bring to Dino. I was thinking a Rhône (Chateauneuf or Norther Rhone?). I can bring a bottle of sticky too. Let me know.

Nic

Nicklasss

Last night, with veal, I wanted a Bordeaux but nothing too concentrated or tasty. I was looking for a genuine kind of claret, with low tannins, so I saw that St-Émilion (not St-Émilion Grand Cru, or Classé) and thought it would be perfect. So the 2006 Chateau Haut-Castelot , is from J. Janoueix, a w...

Nicklasss

Jim, when will you add your 11 best moments? I'm not pressuring you, but this is kind of interesting topic.

Nic

Nicklasss

In the other post, I wrote 1 pm, but I think it will be more around 3 pm. I'll do the winestore tour right after getting of the plane. Anyway, I'll call you to make sure you're there!

Nic

Nicklasss

For me, landing at National Airport at 11:15 am. So I,ll be in your room around 13:00, to enjoy 05 Burgundies...

Nic

Nicklasss

And yes, before that, we had the Agrapart Blanc de Blancs Champagne that was highly interesting. The finish was sticky on the back of the tongue, with strong chalky character. Elegance.

Nic

Nicklasss

This weekend, my brother was visiting from Montréal. Unfortunately, he won't be able to get his passport in time, so can't come to the DC convention. Too bad for him for this time, but if it is possible, he would like to attend the Maine mini-offline convention. Knowing that, i know he will miss the...

Nicklasss

I love the 89 Lynch Bages, I love whoopie pie, but together is a no no for me.

I really have a hard time mixing red wine and dessert. Prefer milk or coffee.

Nic

Nicklasss

I checked last night. It is a bottle of 2001 Les Combettes from Laflaive that you gave me. Probably a superb wine.

Nic

Nicklasss

For sure, I won't be able to stop in NY, as I'm flying to DC and don't have vacation left. But this summer, if Jim organize something in Maine, probably we could go South to see you. Of course, it depends if Eric can keep an eye on Simone, while the ''old guys'' are enjoying wines

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Nic

Nicklasss

Seem like an impressive bottle! Did you open it with Jil? Of course, if it is the case, that can just improve the impressions... I can't remember exactly what it was, but when i went to your pool party in 2006, you gave me a bottle of this I think, but the 2001 vintage. Did not opened it yet but I'm...

Nicklasss

I'm violently allergic to 2005 Burgundy. And, the worst thing in my case, it is contagious

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Nic

Nicklasss

Yes Tom,

1974 January vintage. But I could not legally drive at that time... One 1974 Bordeaux would be interesting, but I don't know which one is still showing well today.
1974 Petrus was ok at Chicago in 2001. It was a wine of the blind tasting and finish 6th over 6.
Nic

Nicklasss

Hi Jay,

please send E-mail to nicklas47$@$hotmail.com (remove the $ signs).

Nic

Nicklasss

you guys are crazy!

Nic

Nicklasss

Now, I know where I will pass sometime, in between dinners...

Jim, this is a lot of 2005 Burgundy. You're like in a mission. You should add a few 2005 Bordeaux, same price level, to compare correctly...

Nic

Nicklasss

Sad time and hard decision for sure. Animal pass a long time with us and we become so use to them, they're part of the family. i wish you courage in that tough moment.

Nic

Nicklasss

Hi Jay,

yes I'll be there for sure. Regarding Alex, I'll know in a few days.

Menu looks splendid.

Nic

Nicklasss

Yes, tonight, after the 2005 Burgundy village big let down of the weekend, I bought a little Côtes-de-Bourg, from a medium vintage, the 2006 Chateau Bujan . 20 $ a bottle. Can it be so bad, worst than the 2005 Aloxe-Corton from Bouchard? Niet. Color was deep red. Nose, medium intensity, all about Me...

Nicklasss

And, I can see the nightmare already : will the Maine weekend, this summer, will be about... dare I say... Burgundy?

Nic

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