Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Ramon_NYC

I've drunk quite a bit of it since last summer. Of the ones that I drank, I'ver re-filled on Domaine de la Pepiere Sevre-et-Maine and Marc Olivier Clos de Briords of which I have a couple of 2008's waiting for some oysters from Wild Edibles. I find them to be excellent summer quaffer and they go ver...

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I'm going with the d'Armailhac. May need to go the extra period, though. My last taste of this was about 2 years ago and recalled that it got much better during the last moments of our dinner at home.

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Thanks for the follow-up on the notes. I actually have a case of this in my offsite storage and I was interested in the "when should I open my bottles" portion. I actually went through about 3 bottles of these about 2-3 years ago and just couldn't find time to dig out my TNs. But just like...

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For what it's worth, here are my belated notes. 1980’s Bordeaux Fabio Piccolo Fiore, NYC 06/18/2010 A fun night, just as it usually were, when brothers Patrick and Brendan show up in town and we get together for some dinner, with lots of Bordeaux and plenty of laughs. Aside from catching up with the...

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1979 Domaine de Chevalier, Graves Quite fresh-looking cherry red in color, but has that slight brownish tint about the rim. Lots of leather, mint, and cigar on the mature nose. Started out with sweet cherries, showed fine sweet tannin, bursts of acidity and smooth in the mouth. Then, at about the 2...

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Montrose. Just like Alex, this is mostly knee-jerk reaction to Patrick’s question. But to my recollection, this chateau’s vintages from the 80’s onward have not wowed me on a consistent basis. Only the 1982 (a pleasant surprise to me given the relatively OK regards amidst the high praises bestowed t...

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I happen to prefer the Poyferre to the Barton in 1982 and 1990, though both made excellent wines. Haven't tried the 2000 versions side-by-side since they were babies, and thought they were pretty close back then. Me too. I liked the Poyferre much more than the Barton in 82 and 90. In a release tast...

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Thanks for the notes guys. Those are some very good wines in the lineup.

I love both the 83 PLL and the 89 Palmer. I'm one of the few that gives the slight edge to the 83 PLL, touch of green notwithstanding.

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Great notes, Ramon. Glad to hear the 1996 S&M is finally softening and sweetening. Many 1996s seem very close to entering their plateau of maturity-- I think the tannins are in manageable state right now, but the fruit is still in hiding for many of the best wines. Thanks blanquito. I had a bot...

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That's a nice one Chris. Thanks for the link. A classic youtube, imho. I didn't know that Jumpin' Jack Flash was already a Stones song in '65. Also, a rare moment that I see Charlie sweating while "bangin on dem drums like a chimpanzee". I once got into a friendly banter with some guy who ...

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1996 Ch. Sociando-Mallet, Haut-Medoc Dense black plum with the hint of garnet at the rim. Leather, herb, cigar on the nose. This once austere wine might just have started to peek out of its once backward stage. High acidity, blackberries, and that so-called SM vegetal taste that’s oh-so slight and ...

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Good notes Chasse. I don't know the producer, but your TN makes me want to try out a bottle.
I also agree with your differentiation between CdR and CdP. There's something more in CdPs.

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stefan wrote:It is sooo nice when a relatively modest wine shows so well. Congratulations, Patrick!

Ditto and well one.
Also, I assume that this is the producer in Margaux.

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Chris: Thanks. I'd love to get together soon. Since my schedule seem to be more flexible than yours lately ... please feel free to initiate. Blanquito and Jon: I agree that the Lascombes have been all over the map since 2000. I really think that the 2005 is better than previous recent vintage, inclu...

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1990 Aldo Conterno Barolo Byob’d at Peasant, a Northern Italian restaurant in the Nolita area of Manhattan. The nose on this was very appealing showing minerals, mushrooms, and floral notes. However, the wine, as the con-census indicated, appeared to be more advanced than it should have been at thi...

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1999 Dom. du Vieux Telegraphe “La Crau” Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Drank at La Sirene with Jun and John. Notes of brett at the onset but blew off soon after. Big, chewy, rustic, quite backward, roasted herbs. Needs food. If I may borrow from a car commercial, this would be something like your Uncle ...

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Blanquito wrote:Wow, the best Burgundy notes I've read in a while.

I couldn't agree more. Thanks for the notes. Makes me want to go for a Burg white and red for tonight's dinner.

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Great notes on what obviously was a great dinner with good Burgundies. I wish I didn't have to miss this one.
So, a question from a Burgundy novice like me: would the 1996 Roert Arnous RSV also be a Grand Cru?

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Chasse-Spleen wrote:'72 was a great year - for the Stones
-Chasse

Yep, a good year for other bands too. The only Deep Purple albums that I bought were released in '72: Machine Head and Made in Japan. Also, the only David Bowie that I recall ever having bought was released in '72: Ziggy Stardust.

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I've had this once in early 2008 and, again, in March 2009. i don't have my TNs with me, but then they performed consistently well (my spreadsheet cheat-sheet shows B+ and A- respective ratings).

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Great notes, Ramon. The '90 Lynch we had in Chicago was outstanding! I was surprised the '90 Haut Brion didn't show better. Thanks David. That '90 Lynch rocked. It's just way high up there in current pricing, way above my comfort level. i've never had the HB, but the Montrose which appropriately wa...

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Tough grading, Ramon, particularly for Cos and Lagrange. Stefan, I had high hopes for both of these as these are the only 2 remaining LB 1990 that I have stored away. I’ve read good TNs on the Lagrange and have high hopes for the Cos that it may turn out better with additional bottle aging. I love ...

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Bordeaux “Left Bank Only” Vintage 1990 Horizontal Tasting Braeburn Restaurant, NYC 05/18/2010 The 10 of us gathered at Braeburn to sample a selection of vintage 1990 from the Medoc. Braeburn is a cozy and homey restaurant located in one of the most picturesque residential part of city’s West Villag...

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Thanks for the TNs on a good line-up of wines and food. I'm jealous of that 1990 Trimbach CFE VT and am glad that it didn't disappoint. This producer simply knows how to make wines that can age beautifully.

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Thanks for the additional comments/insights, all. Chris: I thought I was way off with the blind, but hey, at least I took a stab at it. Alex: I've only had 2 other vintages of the Lafleur, all hrough the generosity by others, and have not been disappointed. I hope I could visit the estate someday. R...

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Pomerols (and Pomerol-type wines) Apiary Restaurant, NYC 05/03/2010 A small group of 4 dined together at Apiary, a very good East Village restaurant, and the loose theme was Pomerols (or Pomerol-type wines). Leo organized the tasting and generously brought the majority of the wines. The wines that ...

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Looks like a very rare opportunity to purchase a LMHB at such blowout price.

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Thanks Tom. Interesting Gaja tidbit. It got me Googling and am now wondering if Grandpa Gaja is saying “Darmagi!” 4 more times after they acquired and re-planted 200 acres in Bolgheri, Tuscany with Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Syrah.

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I think I have a couple of those Potels. Sounds good, but also sounds like a few years of cellar time is indicated? At least that was my conclusion on sampling one of the other Potels I bought. I would tend to agree and inasmuch as I liked it now, as I think some cellar time would further soften so...

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2005 N Potel Savigny-les-Beaune Les Hauts Jarrons 1er, Burguundy As dark as any S-l-B wine that I had. The nose was packed with earth, meat and slight mint. Young wine and still tannic. Cherry flavors, very good acidity, layers of cherries and strawberries, slight dusty component. Some wood, but no...

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Sounds good. I'll bring a bottle from the Right and the Left, tbd.

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David,

Thank you for imparting your wisdom and having Ian see the light. Heh, heh, heh.
Thanks for the great suggestion.

R

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Ian.

Great call with the "wines of 70s". Even if I have only a few, I'm excited and looking forward to this one.

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2004 Ch. Du Tertre, Margaux Dense cherry red. Smelled of wood, sulfur, mint, earth, some confection. On the palate, lot’s of wood with somewhat thin fruit. Bitter and some green near the finish. Purchased at $24 upon release. B- 2001 Karl Lawrence Napa Cabernet Sauvignon Dark with purplish rim. Lea...

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Any of the suggested vintages ones are good with me. I have very few '83s and '85s and am willing to source or contribute $$ if necessary. I wonder if folks wouldn't mind doing multiple, i.e. 2, vintages just so we can cast a wider net on the availabilities, especially of some of the hard-to-source ...

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I don't like the outcome of a draw either, but it is what it is.
A great story .. and thanks for telling it like it is. I assume that you are telling it like it is, Jim?

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I also want to extend my best wishes to everybody at the convention.
Have a terrific time, everybody!

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Thanks Jim and Ian for the comment on the '01. I already have a couple in my cellar ... bought years ago at a price higher than the offer today (darn!).

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Looks like there's not as much love for the '01s, as there are for the '02s. My '01 share of the buy is actually for somebody else, whom I got to join in when I told him about the price.
Does anybody have a recent '01 experience to share?

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How much does everyone else want? Btw my take - LLC is borderline first growth and if any other first growth was being offered at $83 a bottle we would all be committing heinous crimes to lay our grubby mitts on a few I'd like to be the hardened criminal on this one .... but can't afford to be one ...

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