Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Voted!

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I like the 18s so far but if you are sensitive to high alcohol you may not like them. I don't find 18 overripe, though they are ripe and very concentrated. In my opinion 16 is better than 14 that is better than 18, for me 11, 15 and 17 are weaker/ lower quality vintages ( still very good). I would n...

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Great write up of the 2019, thank you Izak!

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Nic,
Sounds like you enjoyed it. Did you drink this to a meal or just alone?
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Jim it is hard times in the world for sure. I know I might have to return to my home country to defend it from the very threat that I grew up with. Life is not easy for sure. But the love for food and wine and the fact that most people want the same thing, being loved and love someone helps me in th...

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I wonder if St Estephe was/is specially successful in 2018. Ch Lilian Ladouys, Ormes de Pez, and Capbern did great in my opinion.
I have not had Lafon Rochet yet but liked their 2016.

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Tonight: Olga Raffault Chinon Les Picasses 2016 Aromas of blackberry, black currant and blueberries, some herbs. In the mouth, very fresh clear and pure deep flavors of blackberry, black currant and blueberries, some herbs and wet stone. Great balance, ready to enjoy but this likely will be better w...

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Seems like an amazing event! Great wines of course, but seeing the photo's it makes me happy to see so much joy and happiness in this group. Impressive!
Well done indeed!

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Chris,
Seems like you had some great wines, love seeing the nice family photo's.
Happy birthday to your dad! Amazing to hear about your father enjoying wine the age of 93 year.

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This thread speaks to me of two truths: 1) It is not possible to accurately and reliably predict how a young Bordeaux will behave in 20 years. We can make educated guesses, but no more. 2) It is not possible to accurately and reliably predict how our palates will behave in 20 years. I really like t...

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Fortunately for me, most of my 2014 purchases were "Winery Direct".

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Good, your saved by the directness of the winery

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Jim, How was Lalande vs Baron for 2014?

Also remember the impact BWE has, I heard a lot about problems with all the 2014 in US being spoiled while transported over to the US. Would not buy unless directly from the Chateau.

Have a great time in Florida!

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Thank you David, I am looking forward to the Raffault wines. I will post my notes when I taste them.
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After realizing that most of the wines I drink are Bordeaux and that it is time to challenge that a bit I ordered the following, which I received yesterday. Just 2 out of 12 being from Bordeaux. Especially looking for wines that will function (better than Bordeaux) during the summer. Domaine Reverdy...

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Hi Marcs, I love Pichon Baron it was amazing to visit them in 2019 before the pandemic hit. Sadly, it is priced just in the range where I find it hard to push into. I generally stay under $100, and with a 6 month daughter, and building my cellar up (just reached 100 bottles), I am sad to say I have ...

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Wow, this just sounds so much like a wine I would worship! It is sadly always over my price point but I will have to think about sneaking one in.
Thank you!

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Jim, back then I was a poor Swedish PhD student just trying to learn more about Bordeaux wines, never thought I could join your meet ups. Then I lost track of BWE during my post-doc in Prague, and just lately found my way back. Hope when Covid is tamed and I have time again, to meet up with some of ...

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Amazing 22 years, I think I joined the old platform around 02-04. Remember reading about the meet ups. Learning so much from this beautiful community. Will have to uncork something nice in the coming weeks, to celebrate BWE!

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I will buy a bottle to try once it comes out here. My experience was good with the 2018, but not as good as Lilian Ladouys. The 2017 did not impress me at all. Have not had any other vintages.
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Wow, Pichon Baron is my favorite wine! And 2014 my second favorite vintage. Please continue to let us know how it evolves.
Also thanks for posting something that really brought me back to posting after my rather inactive phase of being a dedicated girl dad for her first half year.

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Thanks Izak! Excellent report!

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Glad you liked it. I used to drink Dom la suffrene back when I lived in the old world. Haven't had it in a long while. Need to try it again. Thanks for bringing it back into my memory.

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I would have preferred the Leoville Barton 2004 but perhaps it is still young?

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Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays to all BWEers! Drink well my friends!

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Ok, this will be difficult but I will give it a shot, not in order.
2003 d'Armailhac
2003 Les Ormes de Pez
2016 Lafon Rochet
2014 Haut Batailley
2014 Phelan Segur
2016 Lacoste Borie
2018 Lilian Ladouys
2018 Les Ormes de Pez
2016 Lilian Ladouys
2018 Grand Puy Ducasse

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I had Honig Cab Sauv yesterday, not impressed. Not worth half of the price I paid.
Nic, have you had 2017 of Stag Leap? I have one awaiting me.

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Maybe we need a winery of the year award also. To acknowledge a currently overachieving winery each year. Nicola's suggestion of Clerc Milon might fit well for such an award.
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I also went with Bordeaux for $100.000 Jacques.
The way I see it, I would use it as my retirement wine fond.

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Trying to stay active with BWE but not so easy, having smiles from my Freyja taking up most of my "free" time Best, Dan I can hardly believe we don't rate in comparison. :oops: :lol: I bought some of the 2014 GPD, which to me has been quite open all along. :D :) :lol: It seems to me that ...

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Future 2020
2x Clerc Milon 2020
2x Grand Puy Lacoste 2020

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From my memory (as a father of a 3 month old daughter), a couple of weeks ago: 2018 Lynch Moussas vs GPD. First evening both wines were big and not showing much at all. I was not very impressed. Day 2, both wines were opening up. Lynch a bit lighter not as concentrated, with some menthol notes that ...

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Great price Mike, well done indeed! Now you have some great wine to enjoy 2033 and forward! Good job!

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I had the La Lagune 2017 about a year ago, wow impressive wine, The best 2017 I have had, perhaps it has closed down now?

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2x Ch Senejac 2016
2x Ch Grand Puy Ducasse 2018
Ch Lilian Ladouys 2018
Ch Cantemerle 2016
Ch Les Ormes de Pez 2016
Ch Dauzac 2016
Ch d'Armailhac 2015

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Chris, at that price I would go for it. I only have the 16, and waiting for the 19. Prices that I have seen lately has been too high. Interestingly, the 2014 d'Armailhac is a great wine too. Both seem delicious to drink on the young side but my recent tasting of 2003 d'Armailhac showed that they evo...

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Chateau Senejac 2016, Dark fruits, oak/smoke, great balance already some complexity there. Great QPR.

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Sounds like a great celebration. Happy Thanksgiving Jim!

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I don't often drink Cote Rotie due to it being pricy. I am more of a Hermitage/Cornas guy for that amount of money. Loved the Ermite and La Pavillion from Chapoutier from the 90s (As well as Monier de la Sizeranne). But these wines are now way away from my price range. St Joseph/Cornas big fan of Al...

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Happy Thanksgiving Bill and all BWErs!
Enjoy your party sounds great!

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Last weekend: St Joseph Les Cotes A Voge 2018, Dark violet lots of blackberries and classic Syrah (NRhone) fruit. Rather complex already with pepper, smoked meat, bacon fat, Great balance and could likely evolve but not really needed. Only wish they were better priced. Ch Haut Batailley Pauillac 201...

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