Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Dandersson

We are wine lovers, nothing is stupid, we are not always meant to be rational. Out of those I would go for the Barton wines.
Even though you would be 70+ when enjoying the Langoa and probably 80 when the Leoville will still be young.

Very impressive trip, enjoyed reading about it.

Best, Dan

Dandersson

"I think L-L offers a consistent 90 point wine that may exceed expectations in some vintages (eg. 2010).
It rivals some 5th Growth chateaux for quality and character."

Totally agree Chris!

Jim, for below $30 it is a very solid buy!

Best, Dan

Dandersson

So, Chateau Lilian Ladouys 5 years (2014-2018). This estate owned by Lorenzetti family, is doing great right now. All excellent wines with great structure and typical for the area. These wines are drinking really well at a very young age, but I think they most of them will develop nicely with age. I...

Dandersson

This weekend I am finishing up the vertical (2014-2018) of Ch Lilian Ladouys. Started last week with 2014 and 2015. Both great wine. Black and red typical St Estephe fruit, I preferred the 2014 the fruit was a bit more complex and lively, both wines had great balance with good acidity plenty of frui...

Dandersson

Wow, a Pauillac 2014, that is not awesome but rather unpleasant. Already from that I have a hard time thinking that an excellent 2016 would make it a second in your eyes. Looking forward to see the notes from your coming 2016 tasting of Lynch Bages, will it be this weekend?

Best, Dan

Dandersson

Jim, How was Lynch Bages 2014?

Best, Dan

Dandersson

Comte I had the 2014 d'Armailhac back in 2019, and it was great already then, great structure and alluring pure Pauillac fruit, I think it will drink well for another 10 years at least. If you can find it for prices lower than the 16, I would go for it. It was much cheaper back then. I am currently ...

Dandersson

Used to really like Chateauneuf up until like 09, since then I haven't had it much. Tried a couple the last year but was unimpressed, over extracted, over oaked, alcohol bombs. The problem for me is finding my way back, so many estates and I simply don't have time enough to try many wines from this ...

Dandersson

Ch d"Armailhac 2014, is an awesome wine. It has so much of that addictive Pauillac fruit. Great wine! Wish I had bought several bottles. Have to look forward to the 16/17/18/19/20s of these since I don't have any 2014. The 2019s I have seen are just Ch Lecuyer Pomerol, Ch Mongravey 2019 Margaux...

Dandersson

Racer Chris,
Still possible to buy more...

Best, Dan

Dandersson

Hey Nic, 100% with you on 2016. Fantastic vintage. I had two 2016 Cantemerle and Sarget about a year ago that didn't really lift, kind of closed down. Last couple of months Lacoste Borie, Lafon Rochet, and Cantemerle again, these all showed great, enormous purity in the fruit and those tannins, love...

Dandersson

"Congratulations Dan on the birth of your first child and daughter. A life changing experience, even though when my daughter was born in 1997 I had to trade in my Lotus for a Volvo. And there is still time for 2021 to be a miracle vintage." Thank you Comte, at least I don't have a Lotus th...

Dandersson

Congrats, Dan and family! Many happy days ahead. Our kids were born in 1985 (easy choices for birth year wines) and1987 (pretty much California, but plenty of good choices.) Of course, the 1987'er is the one who's into wine, with a real focus on Italian wines. The nuts don't fall far from the tree!...

Dandersson

Congratulation Dandersson, a great news. Your daughter birthday is the same as my godson! All the best to your little family, and i think you need minimum a great 2021 red Bordeaux, to enjoy with your daugther in many years. Thank you Nic, Yes I need to get some of the great Second Growth from 2021...

Dandersson

Congratulations! Great news.
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Thank you Jal!

Dandersson

Thank you AKR! Yes I am already working on that. Have you heard anything regarding potential quality of Northern Rhone 2021, I know that they had that frost is Bordeaux. I may have to go for some wines outside of my budget. Will have to aim for wines with 15+ years potential. So I can enjoy them wit...

Dandersson

I am with AKR here, Jaboulet is now really producing a lot of good to great wines in many price ranges. Worth trying!

Dandersson

Tonight's wine, Ch Cantemerle 2016, Blackcurrant, great tannic structure fresh acidity, wow this is good. Classic Bordeaux flavors there is some smoky oaky cedar stuff here. I remember I preferred the 14 over the 16 awhile back. If I can find the 14 and 16 again for reasonable prices I will have to ...

Dandersson

Great post Nic, thank you! I only had Ch La Lagune 17, and after that experience I am sold. I bought 19 and 20 as futures and will continue to buy it when I see it somewhere14 is one of my favorite vintages, often well priced and great wines, though not as good as 16 in my opinion. It is a great win...

Dandersson

Hi Jim,
Thank you!

I think the 2018 is the best effort so far that I have tasted from Lilian, I have not tasted the 16 vs the 18 but my experience with 16 has been very good I would say 88-89p but the 18 (90p) is a bit better in my view partly due to that it feels a bit bigger and with darker fruits.

Dandersson

Yesterday Moet & Chandon mini bottle, followed by Ch Lilian Ladouys 2018, same as before this is a truly great Lilian dark berries (Black currant) slightly more Cab in the blend compared to other years. Great balance, Some oak, 90p. Drinking great now but will likely be even better in 5 years. T...

Dandersson

Ch Phelan Segur, 2014 375ml
Ch Ormes de Pez 2003, 375ml
Ch Lafon Rochet, 2016, 375ml
Ch d"Armailhac, 2003 375ml
Lacoste Borie 2016, 750ml
Ch Haut Batailley 2014, 750ml
Ch Duhart Milon 2016, 750ml

Dandersson

Have not had the Cantenac Brown 2014, but nearly every 2014, has been a very nice experience.
I had the Chave Saint Joseph, Offerus 2018, very nice dark blackberry with peppery and bacon notes to pasta carbonara.
Enjoy your weekend!

Dandersson

Another idea would be to gather enough wines from say debated estates for the BWE classification. Say some people might like Lynch Bages more than others. Could be an excellent time to figure those issues out. marcs, saying 2001 Pichon Baron (any Pichon Baron would have done it), makes me want to co...

Dandersson

We allow people of importance to the country to travel here. Has been on going for the whole pandemic. I feel it is time for us (the US) to step up and invite all our Canadian BWE people for a visit and free vaccination. That would be the right thing to do! Also worried Jim, but I guess all we can d...

Dandersson

2x 2020 Langoa Barton
2x 2020 d'Armailhac
2x 2020 Ormes de Pez
All still priced under what I can get any recent vintages for.

Jim, I thought you might wait until after the fall BWE DC event with any Lynch Bages announcement. Anyway looking forward to the conclusion of this..

Happy Friday!

Dandersson

PghMike,
Welcome!
I agree with everything Robert said above.
If you still can find it around where you are Leoville Barton 2019 around $75 as well as Gruaud Larose 2019 also $75.
Enjoy!

Dandersson

A good weekend with some wines that made me very happy. Ch Lilian Ladouys 2018, dark dense black currant and black berry fruit, great concentration, great balance and structure. This one will likely evolve nicely for at least ten years. The biggest Lilian I have had. Now on a roll, this is the 5th y...

Dandersson

2x Ch La Lagune 2019
2x Ch La Lagune 2020
1x Ch d'Issan 2019 (375ml)
1x Ch Priure Lichine 2020 (375ml)
1x Ch Branaire 2020 (375ml)

Dandersson

Sounds like you had a great weekend, thanks for posting about it Chris.
Ch Gruaud Larose is awesome.
Is Ch Haut Bergey a good representative for Pessac? Reasonable priced, potential good QPR?

Best, Dan

Dandersson

Impressive tasting! Thanks for the very detailed report!

Best, Dan

Dandersson

Funny, this weekend I suddenly feel anxious, why? I generally drink 2-3 bottles during the weekend and that is it. This week I have Ch La Garde with two bottles of Italian wine. So, only one Bordeaux this week, that would only amount to 52 Bordeaux wines per year. This has to change, I can no longer...

Dandersson

Just 55, that doesn't sound old at all, Some of the 2020 would start being ready to taste when you retire.. But seeing Izak's description above I am considering to buy more of the 2019.

Dandersson

Thank you for your input Izak, I am looking forward to reading about 2020 on your website when you are done.
Best, Dan

Dandersson

Thank you Chris, I will be on the lookout for those wines.
Best, Dan

Dandersson

Awesome, thank you all for the input, now I have some wines to try. I figured that they deserve more of my attention but wasn't sure where to start. Thank you!

Best, Dan

Dandersson

Hello BWE, I want you to help me find great value in Margaux. Early back in the old ages I drank a fair amount of the low Margaux wines. They were supposed to be elegant but I just felt lack of concentration. Do you have any good recommendations? I know a lot of you like Margaux, what should I try i...

Dandersson

Thank you Jim, As I sent you in the off line message. I will get back to you guys, hopefully I can get together with you all. Will let you know.

Dandersson

So the La Garde is ending up at a 87-88 point, still could change or narrowed down tomorrow. Really a very good wine, not great (90-). These are my kind of more normal Bordeaux drinking wines. I would say it is good (not great for me) QPR, great if you like the style.
Best, Dan

Dandersson

As I am not supposed to reply to the new thread since it is used for clear yes only. I will use this old one. I am in the area, and would love to meet up with you guys. However, it is not going to be possible for me to dedicate a whole weekend. A lot of things are in the air, my likely biggest thing...

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