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by jckba
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2003 La Tour Blanche, 2000 Poujeaux
Replies: 4
Views: 88

Re: 2003 La Tour Blanche, 2000 Poujeaux

While I generally prefer younger Sauternes / Barsac to older examples, with Foie Gras this is especially so.
by jckba
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2011 Pontet Canet
Replies: 5
Views: 158

Re: 2011 Pontet Canet

That’s an interesting question and I have to think that in the long run, it will yield positive results but I am also unwilling to buy further vintages in the name of science until that is known. Tasting post ‘03 Pontet Canet generally poses more questions than answers and when it comes to 5th growt...
by jckba
Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2020 Olga Raffault Les Barnabés Chinon
Replies: 8
Views: 163

Re: 2020 Olga Raffault Les Barnabés Chinon

I skip buying this cuvée and just spend the couple of bucks more on Les Picasses which is one of the great values in the world of fine wine which is kind of similar to my rationale when buying something like Clos de Roilette.
by jckba
Sat Mar 23, 2024 3:09 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Visited the estate last October and tasted the 2021 Baudry Chinon ‘Le Clos Guillot’ and immediately fell in love. When I got back to the states, I texted my Bowler rep and now 6 months later I received my stack.
I got stacks like the International House of Pancakes
I got stacks like the International House of Pancakes
by jckba
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:55 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2014 Domaine de Chevalier has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 12
Views: 199

Re: The 2014 Domaine de Chevalier has been uncorked and other ramblings....

I too pulled this bottle 5 or so weeks ago as I have been slowly working through the 1st bottles from 2014 case purchases after having read through the Southwold reports. And what can I say but we are closely aligned on this one. Stuffed SRF Waygu Flank and a 10 years on 2014 Domaine de Chevalier Ro...
by jckba
Sun Mar 10, 2024 8:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

It’s the 1119 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA, 01089 location and you’ll just need to add 2 btls of something to get the 20% which comes off at checkout. https://tableandvine.com/shop/product/montrose-14/62a383383c15b66f7a5ff93c?option-id=5ecb8ace1e4d2e6320a3b4a4768265754ff39b22ed5a3f144f8f3b...
by jckba
Sun Mar 10, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

FYI There are 10 btls left at T&V if you are looking to add to your 2014 stash. And I could very well pick them up for you when I go to pick up mine if you want.
by jckba
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Reading through the 2014 Calon Ségur thread reminded me of T&V so I logged onto their website and lo and behold they were holding a 20% mixed cases of wine site wide sale so ended up pulling the proverbial trigger on the below. 12 x 2014 Montrose $129.99 -> $103.99/per 4 x 2014 Montrose 1.5L $24...
by jckba
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:07 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Nothing in this revisit of 2014 Calon Segur moves me from my 100 point rating (plus, a rendezvous with Barry Scheck).
Replies: 22
Views: 1494

Re: Nothing in this revisit of 2014 Calon Segur moves me from my 100 point rating (plus, a rendezvous with Barry Scheck)

7ABE7428-9B62-4524-AF6A-7EB39E144DD1.jpeg Decided on pulling btl #1 of a multi case purchase of the 2014 Calon Ségur last night and previous BWE WoTY winner. And I am glad I did as this is fully living up to its early promise and should be a fun one to follow as it ages and puts on additional nuanc...
by jckba
Sat Mar 09, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
Replies: 28
Views: 577

Re: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…

I voted Pomerol b/c of the pricing :mrgreen:
by jckba
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting
Replies: 11
Views: 260

Re: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting

Nicklasss wrote: Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:00 am It was my first Larcis Ducasse… encounter of the 4th type!
I frequently come away thinking that Larcis Ducasse shows its terroir at the UGC but have had the 100 point Parker 2005 and then the 2009 more recently, and they both showed primary and not particularly well.
by jckba
Thu Mar 07, 2024 12:40 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting
Replies: 11
Views: 260

Re: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting

Can’t say that I’ve had any of those and based off your notes; it definitely seems like a trying tasting.
by jckba
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: My 2014 Bordeaux inventory, and a question....
Replies: 7
Views: 181

Re: My 2014 Bordeaux inventory, and a question....

I’ll answer your question with another question; why buy only 1 btl?

And that is an insane array of SKUs of 2014 Bdx but I thought you had way more 2014 Clerc?
by jckba
Mon Feb 19, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2004 Ch. Pichon Lalande
Replies: 3
Views: 95

Re: 2004 Ch. Pichon Lalande

I popped one of these recently and it showed aromas black currant, forest floor and cedar tones that led to plush, plummy, dark berry flavors that finished with a drying, mineral herbal edge. And I also gave it 92 points and bought it on release for $60/btl, boy were those the days.
by jckba
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 951

Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.

I’ve drank a bunch of 05 Bdx over the years and for the most part, I think they will need another 5 years or so to reach their peak prime time drinking form.
by jckba
Sat Feb 17, 2024 12:45 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2019 Wine-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named has been uncorked....
Replies: 5
Views: 152

Re: The 2019 Wine-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named has been uncorked....

Double 95 point ratings and with a little work, both available for under $50/btl.
by jckba
Wed Feb 14, 2024 3:00 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Introduction from a new member
Replies: 10
Views: 170

Re: Introduction from a new member

Welcome aboard esl and I too am fond of the ‘78 vintage as I was born in that year :mrgreen:
by jckba
Sat Feb 10, 2024 3:56 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 951

Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.

Making my point again from an earlier thread that Lagrange is very conservative. An opportunity to make a great wine and……Looking at the comparatives from the same commune…I mean really? And remaking my point from that same thread that I think your opinion is a little dated; 2016 to present is a di...
by jckba
Fri Feb 09, 2024 1:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Our thoughts with Joel....
Replies: 10
Views: 382

Re: Our thoughts with Joel....

I texted Joel a week ago jokingly asking if he was doing a dry January and if he was still alive as he had been MIA and he mentioned that there was a close death in the family. I did not pry but reading the above, my heart goes out to him as this kind of loss cannot be easy.
by jckba
Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:49 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2000 Ch. Lagrange
Replies: 6
Views: 203

Re: 2000 Ch. Lagrange

I often think that Lagrange goes the safe way, and the winemaker uses the formula "You never risk anything". It is a correctly made wine that is rarely exciting, but I would like to know if some more adventurous winemaker could bring this property up in quality. I disagree with the above ...
by jckba
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 1045

Re: Whole Lotta Lafite

s*d*r wrote: Sun Feb 04, 2024 7:32 pm It might not be who you think.

I bought it approximately 1990 from "The Wine Connection" in Pound Ridge, New York.
RIP Max
by jckba
Sat Feb 03, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Replies: 28
Views: 1068

Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners

I had 2020 Cos labory (yes, we don’t talk about it much) the other day, and I liked it. Costco has it for 32 bucks and am planning to pick up some. It showed nice typicity of Pauillac and I find it well balanced. On a different note, I got the 2020 Duhart, and the AbV is listed ad 12.5! Now that we...
by jckba
Fri Feb 02, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Replies: 28
Views: 1068

Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners

Thanks for posting the link as this tasting always provides a useful cumulative view of the wines at this early stage.
by jckba
Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2019 Chateau Langoa Barton has been uncorked....
Replies: 10
Views: 465

Re: The 2019 Chateau Langoa Barton has been uncorked....

JimHow wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 12:16 am Hard to see how Leoville Barton beats this. Stunning. Rating: 95 points.
You should do a side by side and pretty insane that the Langoa has been in the Barton family for 200 years!
by jckba
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:58 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 1045

Re: Whole Lotta Lafite

… or crossing the pond.
by jckba
Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Chateau de Lamarque has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 10
Views: 783

Re: 2019 Chateau de Lamarque has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Nice picks aa those all showed for the better for me at this past Monday’s UGC save for the GPL which was also a no show in NYC.
by jckba
Sun Jan 28, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2 young Lafon-Rochet
Replies: 3
Views: 499

Re: 2 young Lafon-Rochet

What do these run in your respective markets?

As for me, I am partial to good growers at this general price point such as Laherte Freres or Marc Hebrart or Savart.
by jckba
Sun Jan 28, 2024 1:46 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

10F14730-5929-4CFB-B4B0-109695407761.jpeg From about a month ago, the 2009 was open for business with lovely aromas of dark, ripe, blackberry fruits, leather and tobacco that carried through on the silky, savory palate. 93 whereas the 2010 is still sporting its spearmint and oak cloak and really ju...
by jckba
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Getting high on a 2020 Sociando Mallet with a little help from my friends....
Replies: 8
Views: 615

Re: Getting high on a 2020 Sociando Mallet with a little help from my friends....

Wasting no time I see and I remember liking it at last years UGC tasting so looking forward to your note to see how it performs at this stage as I too wet my toes with a double 6pack purchase. And considering that current wholesale costs are ranging between $28.90 and $35, the $23.39/per btl price w...
by jckba
Fri Jan 26, 2024 1:44 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2008 Lynch Bages
Replies: 5
Views: 572

Re: 2008 Lynch Bages

IMG_0163.jpeg Put the 09 up against the 10 last summer and the 09 was expressive and ready to go with its ripe blackberry profile that was rich and generous whereas the 10 was somewhat closed by comparison but did have a more complex flavor profile. 09 > 10 at this stage for my country palate. With...
by jckba
Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: UGC Montréal - 2021 Bordeaux
Replies: 3
Views: 688

Re: UGC Montréal - 2021 Bordeaux

Nick, tasted through the 2021s on show today here in NYC and while some wines definitely fared better than others; this was largely a restaurant styled vintage save for the whites. Wines I liked included DdC, Haut Bailly, SHL, Beychevelle, Gruaud, Leoville Barton, Lagrange, Lynch Bages, Brane Canten...
by jckba
Tue Jan 23, 2024 1:06 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

While fresh and classically styled with lower in AbVs, the wines largely lacked in both depth and character with many verging on dilute, so if I think I would be inclined to say it was closer to 2013 in style than 2014. My 2 cents.
by jckba
Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: UGC Montréal - 2021 Bordeaux
Replies: 3
Views: 688

Re: UGC Montréal - 2021 Bordeaux

Nice impressions Nick and I get to taste through the 21s today in NYC.
by jckba
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:56 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
Replies: 23
Views: 1679

Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.

Yeah, one of the first years I attended the UGC I went out with industry folk afterwards and let’s just say it was too much (UGC + dinner wines), but otherwise, how did you find the wines from ‘21?
by jckba
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2016 Malescot
Replies: 4
Views: 640

Re: 2016 Malescot

I have a love and hate relationship with Malescot due to their oak usage and when overdone; I find it overtly distracting but with no mention of oak in your note, it makes me think the 2016 might have escaped that fate.
by jckba
Sat Jan 20, 2024 2:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
Replies: 23
Views: 1679

Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.

Looks like a fun evening north of the border!
by jckba
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2020 DDC
Replies: 6
Views: 734

Re: 2020 DDC

Nice note and to me DdC really represents a tremendous value play in the current market as it trades at a significant discount to its quality as well as the more illustrious Pessac properties (thinking SHL or Haut Bailly).
by jckba
Thu Jan 18, 2024 12:57 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2020 DDC
Replies: 6
Views: 734

Re: 2020 DDC

You got to put your money where your mouth is
You got to put your money where your mouth is
by jckba
Tue Jan 16, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548043

Re: So what have you bought lately?

It's been awhile since I've ordered from Zachys, I always got good service from them. There seems to be a glitch in the website right now. Just click on any Zachys website link from any of their emails and you sidestep that dump birthdate check which does not permit you to enter their site and shop...