Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Racer Chris

I filled the oil tank at my shop last week. The rate was 3.99 a gal. I don't think we've seen prices that high since the GWB administration. At home I'm so happy with my new Geothermal heat pump connected to the ductwork of our formerly oil fired forced air system. Anyone need a 330 gal oil tank, ch...

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looks right to me

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I think morally, Nic is right. They are the same. But in terms of American jurisprudence, 2 is worse.

Racer Chris

I recently bought the Monopol Ah-so and I'm very happy so far, opening 3 bdx bottles older than 1985 already, with 100% success. I have yet to use a Durand. I also don't think there's a waiter's corkscrew anywhere in my house. The corkscrew I use is an expensive one from Monopol. I only wish it had ...

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I bought a ton of Meyney to help me.

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Tonight, for Valentine's Day I opened a half bottle of 1986 Ch.L'Arrosee. It wasn't like the '81 from a couple days ago at all. Not especially earthy, this was loaded with fresh fruit and much brighter.

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I drank 3 in 2018 and gave it 94 points back then. With only 6 more I'm not ready to open another one yet.

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Yeah, the price like doubled overnight.

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I got them from Saratoga. Including shipping they were about $20 each.

Racer Chris

Fun afternoon 62599D0B-FF6A-43E8-8DE8-D1B6A5F3E41C.jpeg EFA44589-416D-43DB-A3AD-298EB08933BF.jpeg The BV was way past it's peak. It was fun to drink at first, but became more work with each small glass. There was some improvement initially, but an obvious note of celery became the dominant feature ...

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I agree that it was a deliberate deception. The product is still listed on their website at the same sale price. They don't list the second wine at all. The name script on the label is rather similar to that on the first wine, so easy to mistake at a quick glance, but anyone actually reading the lab...

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Fun afternoon

: 1975 BV Georges de Latour

: 1981 Ch L’Arrosee

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Tonight I opened the second of three bottles of 2015 Chapelle de Potensac that Rye Brook Wine & Spirits sold me as 2015 Chateau Potensac. At a better than expected price for Potensac and a crappy price for La Chapelle. I guess I won't be looking at their deals ever again. At least the wine is ok...

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Its good to know you're home Jim.

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Mid forties in southern New England.

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I found a new store to check out last night. I was surprised to see quite a large French wine display section out front, but no Bordeaux. Further back in the store, on one of the shelves, were the Bordeaux. They have a few items of minor interest but nothing that stands out. The (young female) store...

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It looks like that was a great event!

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I've had Mongrana in several vintages but not the 2015. It's an interesting blend of Sangio, Cab, and Merlot.

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Lagier-Meredith in CA makes a nice Mondeuse. Not sure its available anywhere but from the winery.

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Today I had the last of a 2018 Ch. Senejac and a 2016 Dame de Montrose, and tonight I started a bottle of 2019 Ch. Marsac Seguineau.
All pretty much performing as expected. However, the Marsac Seguineau was more balanced and pleasurable than I thought it would be within a year of bottling.

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How was it Chris? An obscure 1975 Moulis is surely interesting. Tonight, i should opened a 2018 Chateau Villegeorge Haut-Médoc, inspired by Bill P positive review of three 2018 Bordeaux lately. It was pretty good Nic. Here's the note I just posted on CT: 1975 Château Gressier Grand Poujeaux - Franc...

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Comte Flaneur wrote: ↑Sat Feb 05, 2022 6:55 pm the teal was a little tough.

Wild caught or farm raised?

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Something rather obscure today

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I'm on a roll this week. I also bought a case of champagne 375s: NV Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Brut.

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Last night, 2018 Reserve de Comtesse.
I splash decanted it after slow ox all day at 61F, then started preparing dinner.
The first glass didn't offer much but, 2 1/2 hours later at the end of dinner, I was more than happy to finish off the bottle.

Racer Chris

I snagged 3 more of 2014 La Conseillante this morning. TW announced a 15% off sale so I bought 3 bottles of 2018 Lanessan @ $21.23, 1x 2012 Le Petit Haut Lafitte, 1x 2016 Sirene de Giscours @ $33.98, and the Pomerol for $101.98.

I believe there are 2 bottles left in the Manchester store.

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My version of Dryuary: (most recent first) Vintage Wine 2015 Château Haura 2015 Château Fontesteau 2014 Château Lalande-Borie 2016 La Chablisienne Chablis La Pierrelée 2015 La Chapelle de Potensac 2011 Château Capbern-Gasqueton 2012 Château Pierre de Montignac 2014 Les Vieilles Pierres 2012 Château ...

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Coravin for EVOO so the Salmanazar will last a whole year. :D I think Nola claims hers will last 4 years if kept cool and dark. An open 500ml bottle won't last more than a month in my house, but I'm sure it would keep in the cupboard for a few months. I loved the 2021, and the bottle I just opened s...

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9L of Veleta EVOO, on sale @ BD13

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I opened the P-L the night before, and poured a quick glass. It was tight. In the morning I splash decanted and gave it an hour of air before putting back in the bottle. The R-S got similar treatment with opening/decanting/1hr air/re-bottling. Both were very enjoyable in the evening, with the R-S s...

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I opened the P-L the night before, and poured a quick glass. It was tight. In the morning I splash decanted and gave it an hour of air before putting back in the bottle. The R-S got similar treatment with opening/decanting/1hr air/re-bottling. Both were very enjoyable in the evening, with the R-S sh...

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Last night with friends: 2016 La Chablisienne La Pierrelee 2015 Ch. Prieure-Lichine 2012 Ch. Rauzan-Segla 2004 Ch. Belair I was surprised that the 6 of us consumed nearly 4 bottles of wine. The Chablis wasn't quite finished, as everyone drank red wine at the dinner table except Mitch. He was drinkin...

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No 2022 buying freeze here. Today I picked these up locally: 2 2017 Tommasi Maremma Toscana Poggio al Tufo Rompicollo 2 2016 La Chablisienne Chablis La Pierrelée 3 2016 Château Marsac Séguineau 1 2015 Château Clerc Milon 3 2015 Château Lanessan 2 2014 Les Vieilles Pierres 3 2013 Bodegas Hermanos Pec...

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so, two glasses is not enough?

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To sum it up simply, I think second wines are rarely worth the price compared to 1st wines of other estates. But there are always exceptions. There are second wines all the way down to $20 Cru Bourgeois Chateaux. I regularly buy Ch. d'Arvigny, which is the second of Ch. Beaumont. In selective years...

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To me it's just like buying the first wines. Vintage matters.

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My highest ever quarterly purchase was 161 in the first quarter of 2021, but I don't have a cellar already full of wine.

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Reminds me of the time I bought a bottle of 2012 (Rauzan) Segla for $48 bucks.

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1986 Château Rausan-Ségla - France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux (12/31/2021) Hard to believe the '86s are still getting better, but wow, this bottle was filled with pleasure. Decanted about 2 hours before dinner. Served beside beef tenderloin, roasted beets, roasted fennel, and mushroom wild rice. Abs...

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