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- Wed Mar 30, 2016 8:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Sad Passing of a Legend and Gentleman...Paul Pontellier
- Replies: 6
- Views: 733
Re: Sad Passing of a Legend and Gentleman...Paul Pontellier
Another hero passed away too soon. RIP. Let's sip wine as long as we can.
- Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2000 Sociando Mallet
- Replies: 18
- Views: 2550
Re: TN: 2000 Sociando Mallet
Based upon some so-so reviews earlier on, I have sold my enormous stash (3 bottles) of 2000 S-M.
- Thu Mar 17, 2016 11:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Does this city have the best food and wine in France?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 294
Re: Does this city have the best food and wine in France?
The wine for sure. Food... Hmm... ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
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- Fri Mar 04, 2016 11:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NYT on Pomerol
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3355
Re: NYT on Pomerol
QPR and Pomerol... Lol. Still, good names have been mentioned. Mazeyres, Plince, Clos René are my favorites.
- Sat Feb 20, 2016 9:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 05 Lanessan [Haut Medoc]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 258
Re: TN: 05 Lanessan [Haut Medoc]
Thanks for this update. Was hesitating to open one last week that exactly would have had the same purpose; an ad-hoc replacement with not much time to breathe. I know Lanessan ain't a charmer when young and 10 years apparently still is too young for this estate. Going to keep my bottles cellared for...
- Wed Feb 10, 2016 8:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tasting of 17 wines from Saint-Estèphe
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1435
Re: Tasting of 17 wines from Saint-Estèphe
This comes in very helpful, thanks Alex. St. Estèphe, in my book, is a real men's wine. Sometimes tough, rustic, hard, sometimes wonderful, rich, meaty, chewy. If Pauillac is the gentleman, St. Estèphe is a working class hero. Seems styles are melting due to merlot and new ideas. Compared to St. Jul...
- Tue Feb 02, 2016 6:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2004 Canon
- Replies: 15
- Views: 857
Re: 2004 Canon
I'm more into Nikon ![Smile :)](./images/smilies/icon_e_smile.gif)
Anyway.... Indeed one of the last of the old regime, same with Belair (or Bel-Air). And Figeac....
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Anyway.... Indeed one of the last of the old regime, same with Belair (or Bel-Air). And Figeac....
- Sun Jan 31, 2016 11:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2002 Leoville Barton
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1293
Re: TN: 2002 Leoville Barton
Barton, imho,never really stands out in mass tastings. Always seem to score it 91 or 92 max when compared to others, because it is not shouting, extravert and meant to be compared. On its own, Barton merits higher scores for the ultimate class and pleasure it brings. Recently received my sixpack of ...
- Wed Jan 27, 2016 6:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What to think about 2003?
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2759
Re: What to think about 2003?
St. Estephe clay soil provived some excellent Cru Bourgeois. Furthermore, I prefer the wines from North Médoc (St. E, P. and St. J). Others never rocked my boat.
- Sun Jan 24, 2016 5:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tn: 03 Duhart-Milon
- Replies: 11
- Views: 914
Re: Tn: 03 Duhart-Milon
Sold my Duharts for a great price a couple of years ago when the Lafite-Rothschild hype was high. Had a couple of 03's before they went and loved the wine, although I found it not on par with the 03 Pontet, which costed 40Eur at the time.
- Tue Jan 19, 2016 8:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 98 d'Aiguilhe [Cotes de Castillon]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 240
Re: TN: 98 d'Aiguilhe [Cotes de Castillon]
Not bad at all after 17 years and from a '375. I love d'Aiguilhe!
- Mon Jan 18, 2016 12:14 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Tim's Leoville-Lascases vertical in London
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2400
Re: Tim's Leoville-Lascases vertical in London
Wow! What a tasting... Don't have much experience with LLC (only 88,92,94 and some), but it always delivers-plus. Even in lesser vintages.
- Mon Jan 11, 2016 7:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 94 Pontet Canet [Pauillac]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 616
Re: TN: 94 Pontet Canet [Pauillac]
Wow, my last ones were not that good. But I had some wonderful encounters before. Pre- horses in the Vineyard and Steiner, but sill lovely. Only have Las Cases left from 1994.
- Sun Jan 10, 2016 8:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 2008 Ch. Fonroque, St. Em.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 452
Re: TN 2008 Ch. Fonroque, St. Em.
I loved all 08's I tried, both left and right. Fine wines, I prefer them over the 06's.
- Sat Jan 09, 2016 9:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 2000 Ch. Haut-Batailley Paulilac
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1979
Re: TN 2000 Ch. Haut-Batailley Paulilac
DutchCheese became me over time
I have written some things in the past re: Faizeau v.v., not this Listrac. And yes, I too have difficulties with 'Listrac' and 'favorite' in one sentence. Even Moulis, just around the corner, does so much better. Listrac is green and mean in most cases.
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I have written some things in the past re: Faizeau v.v., not this Listrac. And yes, I too have difficulties with 'Listrac' and 'favorite' in one sentence. Even Moulis, just around the corner, does so much better. Listrac is green and mean in most cases.
- Wed Jan 06, 2016 9:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2012 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1580
Re: 2015 BWE WINE OF THE YEAR: 2012 CHATEAU LEOVILLE LAS CASES
To expensive to just try one bottle. Will sip a 1994 instead. Not bad at all. LLC always is a winner.
- Wed Dec 30, 2015 8:48 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 05 Beaulieu Comtes de Taste [Bordeaux Superieur]
- Replies: 9
- Views: 849
Re: TN: 05 Beaulieu Comtes de Taste [Bordeaux Superieur]
"Stephane Derononcourt consulting, cover cropping, green harvesting, leaf pulling, low yields". This is so-2005 and fortunately, the better properties return to mother nature doing her thing. Still, thanks for the TN. Have to check out Beaulieu here if it's worth trying!
- Tue Dec 29, 2015 9:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 00 Lanessan [Haut Medoc]
- Replies: 4
- Views: 608
Re: TN: 00 Lanessan [Haut Medoc]
Visited the estate in 2007. A lovely, traditional château. Bought the yuck 2002 (really too green for me), pleasant 1996 and shortly afterwards received a couple of 2005's. Never had the 2000, but based upon the review I think I will let my 2005's sleep for half a decade at least.
- Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN 2004 Haut Brion
- Replies: 7
- Views: 543
Re: TN 2004 Haut Brion
pecunium disparuit
- Mon Dec 14, 2015 7:52 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1997 Bordeaux: does it have a future?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 797
Re: 1997 Bordeaux: does it have a future?
When I started collecting wines, around 2000-2001, 1997 already was the vintage to avoid. A 'restaurants vintage'. Had only a handful and never was impressed. Lighter wines; pleasant, but nothing more. 1999 OTOH turned out much better than expected.
- Sat Dec 12, 2015 11:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Premier Cru is now an "internet-only" store
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1443
Re: Premier Cru is now an "internet-only" store
Did all receive the 2005's by now?
- Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2010 Chateau Pibran
- Replies: 5
- Views: 360
Re: 2010 Chateau Pibran
The 2003 still is a beauty too. A child of its vintage, but with good acidity and depth.
- Sun Nov 29, 2015 9:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Chateau Batailley
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1310
Re: Chateau Batailley
I read good things about the 2009 and ordered a couple of bottles for a good price. On CT is scores around 92 pts and I intend to cellar them at least for a decade from now. Old school quality?
- Sun Nov 22, 2015 9:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Drinking less red Bordeaux?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1895
Re: Drinking less red Bordeaux?
I thought so Alex. The Cuvée JB is their top stuff. Had the 2005, 2009 and 2010 over the last years. All very good wines and still a sixpack of the 10 is cellared. This is one of those wines that keep Bdx on my radar. Not expensive, good quality and most of all a lot of fun in the glass. Notes from ...
- Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Drinking less red Bordeaux?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1895
Re: Drinking less red Bordeaux?
How was the Haut-Macô, Alex?
Wonderful property.
Wonderful property.
- Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Rimmerman on 2015 Bdx - echoes Comte's impressions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2598
Re: Rimmerman on 2015 Bdx - echoes Comte's impressions
Last two 02's I had were Barton and Clos Fourtet. Both easily 90 points. Barton always shines in lesser vintages in my book (just bought a sixpack 11's for a good price) and 02 is no exception. Clos Fourtet was a polished, slightly commercial wine. Quality crowd pleaser. 02 ain't that bad.
- Mon Nov 16, 2015 1:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Rimmerman on 2015 Bdx - echoes Comte's impressions
- Replies: 22
- Views: 2598
Re: Rimmerman on 2015 Bdx - echoes Comte's impressions
2014 ho-hum? Thought not. Anyway, happy with my stash of 00,05,09,10 and the occasional 03. So no need for yet another vintage to buy expensive and cellar too long. I may sniff at some 14's instead. Should be a classy vintage and, I hope, soon to be overshadowed by hypes.
- Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2003 Rieussec and 1999 Yquem
- Replies: 4
- Views: 439
2003 Rieussec and 1999 Yquem
The wife and I love our glass of Sauternes now and then. Today we sipped a 375ml 2003 Rieussec; last week a 375ml 1999 Yquem. 2003 Rieussec : Pop and pour from a half bottle. Tell-tale nose with apricot, honey, marmelade, wax, creme brûlée and some dried fruit- impressions. On the palate a rich, big...
- Sat Nov 14, 2015 10:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 00 Larrivet Haut Brion 'rouge' [Pessac Leognan]
- Replies: 7
- Views: 717
Re: TN: 00 Larrivet Haut Brion 'rouge' [Pessac Leognan]
LHB 2001 was a lovely wine, but modern and withouth rough / naughty edges. I had the white(s) too, but I'm also hard to impress re: white Bdx. I do like Laville Haut Brion, though ![Razz :P](./images/smilies/icon_razz.gif)
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- Fri Nov 13, 2015 8:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Day out in Sauternes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1367
Re: Day out in Sauternes
Going to sip a 2003 Climens as a result of this post Sunday.. Spouse is happy already.
- Thu Nov 12, 2015 11:52 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Day out in Sauternes
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1367
Re: Day out in Sauternes
What, what a great write-up Alex! Happy to read that Sauternes, although out of fashion, still intrigues wine lovers. I guess 15% of my humble collection is Sauternes / Barsac. Had a 1999 Yquem with the spouse last Sunday and although not a great wine, it was a wonderful interpretation of what this ...
- Mon Nov 09, 2015 5:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 09 Ch. Maison Blanche [Medoc]
- Replies: 1
- Views: 176
Re: TN: 09 Ch. Maison Blanche [Medoc]
That.AKR wrote:.....Maybe years like 2009 are so good for the smaller wines that I'm imposing non realistic standards on that segment, expecting them all to be like the 09 Lanessan.
Plus I always find Bas-Médoc to be more earthy, less clean in a way. Rustic wines, but never stellar in my book.
- Wed Nov 04, 2015 2:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux: a trickle down effect?
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2160
Re: Bordeaux: a trickle down effect?
I started with Cru Bourgeois and worked my way up. Still love the smaller estates in good years. They represent great value, even now. 1er Cru's are wonderful and imho not much more expensive than the best Burgundy, Italy or CA has to offer. Except for Haut Brion and Yquem, others may present me 1er...
- Fri Oct 30, 2015 7:41 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 09 Lions de Suduiraut [Sauternes]
- Replies: 3
- Views: 370
Re: TN: 09 Lions de Suduiraut [Sauternes]
Nice note. Imho, 2nd wines from Sauternes and Barsac are best drunk young. Then they are at their best. Complexity and seriousness is for the Grand Vins.
- Fri Oct 16, 2015 11:12 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Château Siran
- Replies: 4
- Views: 287
Re: 2000 Château Siran
Still a bottle of 1998 cellared here. My dad and I drank plenty of these before his death in 2005. Siran has a special place in the heart, but not Always because of sheer quality...
- Mon Sep 21, 2015 6:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Checking on the progress of some 2000 big hitters
- Replies: 6
- Views: 415
Re: Checking on the progress of some 2000 big hitters
Nice to read. 2000 indeed seems slightly forgotten after the various outher vintages of the millennium. The 2000 Leo-Poy I had last year was full of promise, but young. Easily a 94-95 pointer with some time. Bought mine on release and cellar them on the cold side. Reduces replacement investment too....
- Tue Sep 08, 2015 6:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2010 Cantemerle continues to shine, and 2002 Branaire too
- Replies: 8
- Views: 536
Re: 2010 Cantemerle continues to shine, and 2002 Branaire too
Good to read about Cantemerle. Have a couple bottles of both 09 and 10, but will be patient. When will the 10 be at its peak??
- Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 00 Fleur de Bouqueryran [Moulis]
- Replies: 5
- Views: 361
Re: TN: 00 Fleur de Bouqueryran [Moulis]
Bouqueryan is a tiny, dead village in Moulis. A junction with traffic lights and vineyards all over the place. Château Moulis is situated in Bouqueryan and it till should be in some sort of derelict condition. A quiet piece of France, where time stould still. I understand that 'rusticity' was invent...
- Sat Aug 29, 2015 8:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Took down some 03 Coutet
- Replies: 9
- Views: 917
Re: Took down some 03 Coutet
Yummy! Still have two brown-ish 1989's waiting for me. Been at Coutet in 2006. Wonderful property with friendly people.
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 5:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NY Times article on Bordeaux blanc
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1317
Re: NY Times article on Bordeaux blanc
Difficult subject for me. Most wines I like, not really love. When I tried Laville and HB Blanc, I knew this was different stuff. Wow! But when I sip a 50 Euro Meurault, I know where too dig deeper.