Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Priceless that old Gio post! 2003, when BWE was still a young star…

Happy 70th Rob, and happy the wines delivered. Miss you my friend. And take care of Susan.

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In my book, the young 2019 Lynch Bages is what remind me the most the young 12 yo 1989 Lynch Bages.

The 2019 needs time but is a very concentrated, tannic, and genuine Pauîlac.

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Wooooo, opened a BWE legend tonight. Did you had a ‘’non guilty’’ call from the Court today?

Hope it is not damaged like the one in DC.

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Politicians and wines have something in common : they can't please or satisfy everyone. Of course, we each have our own perception, understanding, values, or preferences. Example : when i said that the 1985 Château Grand-Puy Lacoste was better than the 1986 Château Leoville Barton in Napa in 2002, a...

Nicklasss · Re: President Trump 9:35 pm, lot of red… but it ain’t Bordeaux.

9:35 pm, lot of red… but it ain’t Bordeaux.

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Like always Friday was a different night with all the kind of wines in the room. But first, it was a pleasure to meet Brian, Dave, Lee, Bruce, Jim, and all new people i never met before. Some of my favorite wines: 1999 and 2010 Clape Cornas : both were magnificent, with the dark blackcurrant, smoky ...

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Wow, what an event Izak. With Mr. Mitjavile! I did not had many Tertre Roteboeuf, but tecognize it is a special Saint Émilion. I’m sure i tasted the 1988 as i brought a bottle at SteveH house for dinner long time ago. I was excellent, precise fruit and slightly exotic oak. The 1989 is even riper and...

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In the last 11 days, i sampled and drank more fine wines than the last 9 months : the 2024 BWE DC convention, a AOC Margaux tasting last Thursday, and Saturday i did another celebration for my 50 years old, calling it The Dead of my 50 Years, as it was the day of Dead. With many friends, it was time...

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Oh shit. I know this 2018 Calon Segur is kind of controversial… Did not had it myself. Was hoping that the vintage would have been saved by the terroir or the Château team, but from your report feel like it is a miss, different from the 2021 Cantemerle, but a miss.

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No detailed report and was very happy to see everyone. I only tasted 20 wines, 3 Champagne and the 2011 Château Yquem (complete, complex, just amazing). 1990 Château Pichon Longueville Baron was for me the red of the night, with all it exotic character, ripe, long, complex, with multiple sides. Even...

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2019 was Denver.

From old post,2014 and 2016 were also in DC.

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2007, 2009 and2018 in DC.

2017 SF

2019 Denver

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For the Champagne, both were great, i consider a tie. Dom Pérignon with a bit more weight, lemon peel, minerals, salrty, long. The Comte was a bit lighter, but more subtle white flesh fruit, more salt, a bit more bubbles, long.

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I would no great great wines last night, no whoops or wow. All were sound and showing good things. Few comments, best or standouts for me were in that order : 1962 LLC (medium concentration, complex, gain more with air. Still medium red and dark berry fruits, earth, something medicinal herbs and whi...

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A peaceful first great dinner. Happy to find everyone back after a few years. Wine content exceptional including 2013 Dom Pérignon and Taittinger Comte de Champagne 1997 Mouton Rothschild 2000 Pichon Lalande 1989 Cos d’Estournel 2004 Lafite Rothschild 1998 Pavie Macquin 1990 La Conseillante 1999 Pal...

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BWE landed. Cross-checked. Over.

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The 2018 i tasted up to date are super concentrated, super ripe and flabby. Maybe in 20-30 years they will be better, but i remember what producers told us in 2015 in Bordeaux : if a vintage isn’t ok to start, lesser to improve significantly down the road. Right now, 2018 don’t delivers too much, is...

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You will be missed lucie and stefan. When Jim told me that, i was skeptic… now i’m sad. Take care and see you next time.

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Always a tough question. For me

2016
2019
2010
2015
2014
2012
2018
2011
2017
2013

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Are the listing of attendees every night are completed?

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Me too looking forward to see everyone, and spend extra time with BWEers i did not met in person yet.

Shaping up nicely, thanks to Joel for taking care of the organization.

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Still enjoying the with Sunday night Football. Man this is excellent Chianti!

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Good analysis Jim, and you know i share the same conclusion for the moment.

I think the homogeneity is better in 2019, and i liked mostly all2019i had, while 2020 is more s mixed bag. I really liked the 2020 GPL, but did not had the 2019 yet.

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Enjoyed with lasagna and it was perfect. It is a superb Chianti, made in a controlled way, at the right density. Color is medium red, not that dark. Nose is classic, spicy cherries, light violet flowers, cinnamon, aromatic herbs and fresh acidic rasberries. In mouth, light austerity, cherrie and lig...

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Had this one last weekend with my father and brother. Had it a few weeks ago with our wine tasting and found it very nice and solid then. Last week too. Great red with purple rim, with a complex nose of blackberries, grapes, blueberries, flowers, and complex oak scents (balsamic, noble wood, very li...

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The 2021 Château Cantemerle is surely on the lighter side, even if it has a dark red color. Nose is ok,not complex probably because of it age, with dark cranberries, green tomatillo, and ginger spices and a good dose of oak. Mouth is a bit unbalanced, with a slight bitter acidic fruit, light smoke a...

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What next?
A yes, the ‘’vintage ending by 4’’ as sub theme at 2024 BWE convention weekend. Is it time to bring my 1974 and 1984?

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And it seems North Korea want to help Mr. Putin, and send him 10 000 soldiers or more.

China and India are mad at Canada.

Still waiting Israel answer to Iran many missiles attack.

What’s next?

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Looking forward to be in Washington DC in less than 7 days now. Will be good to disconnect from the regular life, see friends, enjoy wine, and discuss while relaxing. As maybe a week after, the US election can change lot of things.

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Blasted by many critics, let see what this have to say tonight…

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Please, no 2006 Pontet Canet.

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I agree. That young 2020 Lafon Rochet is in a very light body flowery style at the moment, not convincing and not Saint Estèphe at all.

You should try the 2016, that is the real Lafon Rochet.

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I did not had any wine in the last 12 days, as i had pain in the abdomen 12-13 days ago, for kind of 60 hours. Worried, i did not wanted to interfere with that pain to see if i would go to the hospital… not this time. So tonight, going back slowly to try some wine, i opened the Coteaux du Languedoc ...

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Wooooo, the great stuff for a Wednesday night!

What are you celebrating? Looking forward to know how it is at age 9…

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Stay safe BWEers. That hurricane doesn’t looks good at all.

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Jay, how come i’m not seeing the name Mr Vino in the attendee listing of DC 2024?

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Jim, you are a Bordeaux Wine Enthusiast!

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Picked up some 2021 this week: Cantemerle, Lagrange, Brane-Cantenac and Grand-Puy Lacoste, 3 bottles of each.

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Calon Segur, my favorite Bordeaux nowaday. Did not had the 2014, but 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2020 are all great in their way. I have some 2016 and 2018, but did not had them yet. Left a bottle of 2018 to Jim this summer. I have few bottles of the 2018 Beau-Séjour Bécot. Nice wine, for a 2018. No win...

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Hi Harry. This one from Jean-Luc is still affordable, but you’re right, prices are going way up since 3 years.

Jean-Paul wines are better i thing, but 2.5 times higher price than his brother’s wines.

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