Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

StBlGT

Thanks, Jim. I think I'm going to grab some.

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I've been looking to pick up some more Langoa for my cellar (2019 and/or 2020). However, reading some notes makes it sound like they made a pretty modern styled wine these vintages. I don't drink much from this property...is this typically their style? I always thought of them as a lighter, easy dri...

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Is this becoming a trend in Bordeaux recently? I've come across a couple of chateaux using wax closures. I just received some 2020's, and my 2020 Nenin had it installed. That reminded me about my 2019 Gruaud-Larose that had wax too. I have a shipment coming with 2020 Gruaud-Larose...not sure if thes...

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That is great news...very happy to hear this. I am going to try to track a few bottles down. I tend to like GPL, but I wouldn't call them a real "favorite", but I do enjoy this chateau.

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I haven't tracked down the 2019 yet, but I do have 2014, 2015, and 2016. Jim, have you tried the 2015 yet? Just curious what your thoughts are if you did. Also, very interested in your thoughts on this 2019.

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2 x 2019 Leoville Barton
2 x 2019 Brane-Cantenac

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Alex, There is nothing, I mean nothing even remotely close to Meyney coming out of California in that price range. I have been let down again and again by the Napa Cabs of the world (not to mention most of these producers are now charging in the $75-$100...for their entry bottling!). I think I got m...

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I agree, Jim. There is a boatload of mediocre Cabs coming out of Napa. The thing is, with the 2019 vintage, prices started to skyrocket. I remember paying around 20% less for previous vintages (which I still thought was high). Now, Napa is almost dead to me. As you said about Giscours...what can one...

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Jim, I believe you are correct with 16%. I can even one-up you with another wine...a 2014 Anderson's Conn Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon came in at 16.2% on the label. I couldn't believe it, but the alcohol was not at all noticeably...a very decent wine actually.

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3 x 2019 Lafon-Rochet
3 x 2019 Pichon Comtesse Reserve
2 x 2016 Chasse-Spleen

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2 x 2019 Montrose
2 x 2019 Pichon Baron
1 x 2019 Pontet-Canet

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Correct. While my personal interest is with the more classical producers, I figured I would look for a more modern producer for my nephew. He has tried wine in the past, and while not really "into it" as of yet, he does like it. He "wasn't sure" if he liked the 2014 Sociando Mall...

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Thank you for the article, Dionysus...very good read! Now that has me rethinking a couple of others. I researched the Haut-Bailly, and that seems pretty solid too. I am going to add Haut-Bailly and Pape Clement on the list with Poyferre and SHL (and possibly Pontet Canet). I think it is between thes...

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Thanks again or everybody's suggestions. I think I am leaning towards the Poyferre or SHL. B21 currently has the Poyferre for $129, which seems like a good price. I purchased from them before, but only for more current releases. This bottle is not an ex-chateau. Has anyone purchased older bottles fr...

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Thanks, jckba. I actually didn't even think about going right bank. Was 2004 better on the left or right bank? I may look more into that now.

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Thanks Jim and stefan, for those suggestions. I forgot about Malescot. Did Poyferre, Pape Clement, or Pontet-Canet make a good wine in this vintage?

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Hey All, My knowledge of the 2004 vintage is very, very limited. My nephew's birthday was 2004, and I am starting to look at grabbing a bottle to give to him for his birthday. I still have a couple of years, but I'm looking now and will store in my cellar until it's time. Has anyone had any 2004 win...

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Good to know to avoid the Echo. I don't believe I have ever had that second wine. However, I had some positive experiences recently with second wines over the past couple of years. I haven't had a bunch, but a handful... La Dame (2015, 2016) Les Tourelles (2019) Le Marquis (2016, 2018) La Croix (201...

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1. d'Issan
2. Leoville Barton
3. Chasse-Spleen
4. Branaire-Ducru
5. Montrose
6. Calon-Segur
7. Giscours
8. Cantemerle
9. Sociando-Mallet
10. Pichon Baron

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This sounds like a wine I need to track down. Boy, at $135...that's a steal!! I saw it at B-21 for $179...do you think that is a good price? I just drank the 2016 La Dame recently, and that was fantastic. For a second wine, it blew me away! I can't wait for your final take on this wine once you have...

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I watch it with the wife. I actually got hooked on it haha. I just watched an episode last night where they were drinking an Haut-Brion.

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White wine with skin contact. I had my first one in 2016 at the Finger Lakes...Shaw Vineyard. It was a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Gris (IIRC). While not bad, I just didn't like it enough to purchase. IMO, I think it's more of a fad in the states...more popular with the natural wine movement ...

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I'm in the same boat. I don't really seek out Clerc Milon, but I usually like it when I do have it. That 2014 note of yours sounds right in my wheelhouse. I might pick one or two up just for the heck of it. It's higher than I would want to pay, but it sounds worth it. Plus, it's the holiday season.....

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I read your post earlier incorrect. I thought you were referring to critic scoring...not your own. Haha, I edited my post to correct it. However, I do think critic scores are out of control. I remember your score did move the market. The 2014 La Conseillante definitely changed after the announcement...

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That's definitely a fair price for LB in any vintage. The days of grabbing them at lower prices are most likely over...2021 may be the last.

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Was just checking on wine searcher, wow, the price of 2014 Clerc Milon has really gone up. Wow! You're right. I checked Wine Searcher now and every vintage is extremely high for this chateau. Any reasons why that you can think of? I mean, I do like this chateau, but for $130+? I'm not so sure...

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Great to hear, JimHow. I may have to open one soon (I believe I have only 2 in the cellar). Did you happen to decant or just pop and pour?

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I love this 2nd wine. I have 3 bottles of the 2019 in the cellar already. However, after reading this thread, I decided to buy 3 bottles of 2019 Calon-Segur...now I have 3 bottles of both!

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My top 10 QPR from the classification would be:

1. d'Issan
2. Branaire-Ducru
3. Cantemerle
4. Brane-Cantenac
5. Gruard-Larose
6. Grand-Puy-Lacoste
7. d'Armailhac
8. Leoville Barton
9. La Lagune
10.Talbot

Great topic, Comte.

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Good notes...thanks! I have the 16, 17, and 18 in the cellar. I'm glad to hear high praise on the 17, Jim. I guess another 3-5 more years should do them good. My uncle has some we might have over the holidays (not sure of the vintage). Definitely can't beat a Ridge Zin!

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I picked up some 2017 bottles this month...price was too good to pass up.

Pichon Comtesse
Pichon Baron
Calon-Segur
Beychevelle
La Conseillante
Ducru
Leoville Barton
Leoville Las Cases
Montrose
Haut-Bailly
Les Carmes

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Thanks for the note, Jim. I started a thread here around 3 weeks ago about feeling the alcohol in the 2019's...despite quite a bit of chateaux in the 13-13.5% range. I believe this is the third time reading about a low ABV wine tasting hot in 2019. I really hope this isn't true because I had high ho...

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I was able to pick up 3 bottles for $39 each last month. It wasn't the greatest deal, but not too bad either, IMO. I remember reading some positive reviews here on BWE, and I thought it was a good enough deal and bought them. I haven't tried any, but I am looking forward to it. It sounds like a nice...

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Thanks all!

I think I am keeping it and having it as one of many great wines over the coming holiday. I am actually looking forward to this...maybe a blessing in disguise? I've never had a PB this young, so I'm very interested in this experiment.

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Chatea Vin: Yes, I can swap or repurchase something else. There are some other wines I have my eye on. I actually am leaning on maybe kerping it and having it over my coming holiday vacation...in the name of science! I almost wrote off 2017, but I had a few petite chateaux that were very nice, and n...

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Hey all. I had a 2017 Pichon Baron arrive in my online order today, but the bottle had a chip (gouge) around 1/4" long in the glass. Also, there was a hairline crack around the 10 o' clock area of the chip (around 1/8" long). There is also no leak. They have zero in stock to replace it wit...

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I'm from PA, and I only knew about the first round of 50% off certain bottles. I had no idea about this round!!! Thanks for the heads-up. I didn't pick up any First Growths, but I did pick up a mixed half case: 1x 2017 Leoville Las Cases 1x 2017 Montrose 1x 2017 Ducru 1x 2017 Beychevelle 1x 2017 Pic...

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Dionysus, thank you for all of your detailed posts. I actually forgot about Clerc Milon...this is another chateau that I have on my radar to purchase as well.

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Some very great information...thank you all!

I was looking at picking up three of each:

Gruaud Larose - 13.6%
d'Issan - 13.3%
d'Armailhac - 13.5%

I feel much more comfortable on these purchases after the responses.

StBlGT

Thank you for your insight, DavidG.

Yes, I would also like to hear what other more experienced drinkers here think of this subject.

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