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by robert goulet
Wed Aug 31, 2022 12:40 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The most over classified wine.
Replies: 63
Views: 2757

Re: The most over classified wine.

Dufort vivens
by robert goulet
Sun Jul 31, 2022 4:09 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: RIP Sir Richard Latham
Replies: 7
Views: 338

Re: RIP Sir Richard Latham

I liked the dude for his eccentricity...RIP Sir Richard
by robert goulet
Sat Jul 30, 2022 5:53 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Thank you Comte for that 76 La Lagune
Replies: 6
Views: 265

Re: Thank you Comte for that 76 La Lagune

Sleeper vintage!!! '76 Petite Village last year was increds
by robert goulet
Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Trials and tribulations....
Replies: 26
Views: 544

Re: Trials and tribulations....

Oooomph...so what is the defense here Jim?
by robert goulet
Fri Jul 15, 2022 3:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective
Replies: 16
Views: 809

Re: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective

I went long 2002 and enjoy them a lot. I've drunk nearly a case of Lynch Bages which I have found very solid and enjoyable. Las Cases is drinking very well right now. On the first growths, Haut Brion is brilliant and tastes like Haut Brion more than anything else. Lafite was a bit clunky five years...
by robert goulet
Thu Jul 14, 2022 3:31 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective
Replies: 16
Views: 809

Re: 2002 Bordeaux: a 20 year retrospective

Wonderful report, TY...doesn't Jim have a fondness for this vintage ?
by robert goulet
Wed Jul 13, 2022 11:30 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Replies: 24
Views: 606

Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.

It was my impression that the grassl were a bit fragile...have u experienced this?
by robert goulet
Tue Jul 12, 2022 4:58 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Did you bought any 2021?
Replies: 12
Views: 481

Re: Did you bought any 2021?

I haven’t Nic but I was reading the Decanter report today from Georgina Hindle who seems to be the new kid on the block and I was impressed by her writing. Ian, I'm also receiving/reading Decanter magazine, and like the report on 2021. Prompt me to buy a few Brane-Cantenac and GPL. And yes, the vin...
by robert goulet
Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Did you bought any 2021?
Replies: 12
Views: 481

Re: Did you bought any 2021?

Anyone have a Traders Joe's near them?


They have a village Duvergey Taboureau Savigny les Beaune '18.....tried one then raced back and bought 2cases...lovely stuff $20.99 per
by robert goulet
Mon Jul 11, 2022 6:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Did you bought any 2021?
Replies: 12
Views: 481

Re: Did you bought any 2021?

I stopped buying any recent vintages unless for daily drinkers
by robert goulet
Sun Jul 10, 2022 8:18 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Replies: 24
Views: 606

Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.

Nic...are those Conterno Sensory Glasses? They are. One of my favorite glasses as well. Especially for Barolo, but also some Burgundy and some Bordeaux. Any ones that are in their drinking window but also need a fair amount of air. I believe that Ian likes his first growths out of the glass actuall...
by robert goulet
Sun Jul 10, 2022 3:13 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Replies: 24
Views: 606

Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.

Nic...are those Conterno Sensory Glasses?
by robert goulet
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2018 Haut-Bages Liberal.
Replies: 10
Views: 596

Re: 2018 Haut-Bages Liberal.

Never have tasted HBL...may have to grab one from Total S'wine.
by robert goulet
Fri Jul 08, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.
Replies: 24
Views: 606

Re: Pictures of Comte and Nicola/MC in London.

Lovely family Nic...cheers 🥂🍾
by robert goulet
Wed Jul 06, 2022 9:21 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)
Replies: 13
Views: 509

Re: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)

Thank u Joel!
by robert goulet
Wed Jul 06, 2022 8:36 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Magdelaine dinner to benefit World Central Kitchen. September 9th.
Replies: 4
Views: 245

Re: Magdelaine dinner to benefit World Central Kitchen. September 9th.

Orl Bobby and I had the '82 last year...was a tour de force ,very ready, very classic, very complex

Sounds like a wonderful event
by robert goulet
Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)
Replies: 13
Views: 509

Re: 21 Vintages of Pichon Lalande (1947-2005)

Sadly the only PLL I have is the '88..that needs to change...I'll be on the look for the '85, '89 and '95


Does anyone have any feedback on the '01 PLL?
by robert goulet
Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:14 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 4 Vintages of VCC-2005, 1989, 1975 and 1970
Replies: 5
Views: 215

Re: 4 Vintages of VCC-2005, 1989, 1975 and 1970

An Orlando Bobby favorite
by robert goulet
Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:11 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: MC birthday dinner in London
Replies: 10
Views: 481

Re: MC birthday dinner in London

Wonder.ful...I think your 76 vintage birth year is underrated...HBD Nic!
by robert goulet
Tue Jul 05, 2022 1:09 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Cos d'Estournel vertical (1916-2017)
Replies: 24
Views: 1133

Re: Cos d'Estournel vertical (1916-2017)

Wow...that is a grand tasting, well done.

My favorite Cos to date is '96....tasted blind a few years back, it was firing on all cylinders.
by robert goulet
Sun Jul 03, 2022 3:55 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
Replies: 9
Views: 587

Re: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.

Not so fast Jim! I think we need another few years to assess. It’s certainly near the top but Ever? What about the all the other greatest ever vintages?!? 😉 2015 2010 2009 2005 2000 1998 1996 1995 1990 1989 1986 1982 1975 1970 1961 1959 1947 1945 1929 1928 I’m sure I missed a few 😂 Def. Not a fan o...
by robert goulet
Sun Jul 03, 2022 4:54 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.
Replies: 9
Views: 587

Re: Let me tell you something. 2016 is the greatest vintage… ever.

Interesting Jim...my least favorite Sociando vintage so far by a wide margin


2016

Sad, as this is one of my favorite Chateau.
by robert goulet
Thu Jun 09, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Angélus also withdraws from St. Emilion classification
Replies: 9
Views: 597

Re: Angélus also withdraws from St. Emilion classification

Now, I would give a thumbs up if they lowered their pricing to pre-elevation status prices....too late now 😞
by robert goulet
Thu Jun 02, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
Replies: 61
Views: 2212

Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....

Depp will be back....he is uncancellable! (Is that even a word?)😆
by robert goulet
Thu Jun 02, 2022 5:21 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2015 LB vs. RB
Replies: 3
Views: 263

Re: 2015 LB vs. RB

JimHow wrote: Thu Jun 02, 2022 4:44 pm Nice. I’m still trying to figure out what OB has against the 2015 Figeac.

Rolland oaky ripe signature all over it.. I couldn't even finish the glass...Pavie clone, brutal
by robert goulet
Thu Jun 02, 2022 3:49 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
Replies: 61
Views: 2212

Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....

To celebrate 🍾 the Depp verdict...I'm watching one of my all time favorite movies 2nite


https://youtu.be/_64Qv0jV_PY


Niel Young scored it the studio watching it on a giant screen

https://youtube.com/watch?v=w0CFj7ehqF0&feature=share

Stunning cinematography by Robbie Muller

🔥💪🙌
by robert goulet
Wed Jun 01, 2022 1:23 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Calling blanquito...
Replies: 12
Views: 945

Re: Calling blanquito...

Blan'quit'o?...it must not be😜
by robert goulet
Mon May 30, 2022 11:43 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2016 Figeac and Clos l'Eglise?
Replies: 7
Views: 410

Re: 2016 Figeac and Clos l'Eglise?

Just stay away from the 2015 Figeac....brutal
by robert goulet
Mon May 30, 2022 5:10 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....
Replies: 61
Views: 2212

Re: 2019, Calon Segur, Johnny Depp trial....

greatbxfreak wrote: Mon May 30, 2022 6:44 am JimH,

When Heard cried while examinated, there were no tears to be seen.

My daughter says she showed fake feelings and lied a lot.

I hope Depp wins.

Hard to get any roles if u can't even fake cry!🤔😉
by robert goulet
Sat May 28, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
Replies: 8
Views: 655

Re: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others

DavidG wrote: Sat May 28, 2022 5:58 pm Ahh, poor Auntie Phylloxera. I hear her husband was a louse. :shock:

Nice report Noah, thanks.
🤣
by robert goulet
Sat May 28, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: An evening of Gruaud Larose
Replies: 23
Views: 954

Re: An evening of Gruaud Larose

Killer evening...well done...great to hear about the '86
I'm saving mine for a special evening...its always had a mystic about it and I've never indulged in its glory...I'm looking for the right moment.
by robert goulet
Fri May 27, 2022 6:04 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others
Replies: 8
Views: 655

Re: TN: 89 Rauzan Segla and a few others

The Marc Plouzeau is a gem...well done...Orl Bobby and I approve. 👍
by robert goulet
Wed May 25, 2022 1:08 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4905
Views: 1588859

Re: So what have you bought lately?

2003 sociando
2005 brand cantenac
1999 leonetti merlot
2010 lallier grand cru brut
by robert goulet
Wed May 25, 2022 5:15 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2002 Burgundy dinner
Replies: 3
Views: 292

Re: 2002 Burgundy dinner

Great stuff....2002 and 1996 are my current favorite burg vintages
by robert goulet
Tue May 24, 2022 7:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
Replies: 38
Views: 2518

Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s

Almost forgot...

1997 Sociando
..had it 2x this year...absolutely fantastic classic claret

1997 Beau Sejour Becot....crisp, crunchy, tangy, tart cherries ❤
by robert goulet
Sun May 22, 2022 9:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
Replies: 38
Views: 2518

Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s

I plan to pop a 1992 la tour haut brion sometime this yr.
by robert goulet
Sun May 22, 2022 9:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s
Replies: 38
Views: 2518

Re: Tasting from unfashionable vintages from the 1990s

Off vintage samplings over the last year. Had the '94 la mish a couple months ago...killer classic pessac '91 Mouton last year...really good stuff, aromatics were killing '92 Montrose, good wine, but def. not a complex version 1993 Talbot (second label)...nice wine, classic, almost a loire profile 1...
by robert goulet
Sat May 21, 2022 3:00 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Another crap bottle of La Lagune
Replies: 19
Views: 1327

Re: Another crap bottle of La Lagune

Is 1976 an underrated vintage? I had an incredible Petite Village last year which was btr than its '82 and '90 counterparts by a wide margin.