Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

JimHow

The RMP90-92-and-Richard-approved 2006 Cantemerle for $25 in the reliable Zachy's futures program is very tempting.

JimHow

I bought a mag from Zachy's but gave it away as a gift.

JimHow

HS: I think you should try that 2007 Domaine La Garrigue Cotes du Rhone Cuvee Romaine, twelve dollars at PJs, an RMP90, excellent QPR... a Houndsong-kind-of-wine if I ever saw one. I think that would satisfy the BWE CdP Harry Chateauneuf du Pape Month assignment, wouldn't it?

JimHow

Well done, Mr. Vino. I'm going to post a separate link on Harry's upcoming book.

JimHow

Nice! I had this once, about ten years ago, from a magnum I bought at Martignetti's Liquors, their North End store in Boston. I paid $90, incredibly, for the magnum. I remember we had it at a family gathering on a Sunday afternoon. It was indeed a tannic bruiser back then but even back then you coul...

JimHow

Howard I just sent you a message.

JimHow

We ae definirely doing a BWE Maine this year, Nic, I've been getting a lot of expressions of interest both here and off-line. I'll save the larger guest room for you, MC and Simone.

JimHow

Well done Mr. V, welcome back to town.

JimHow

Thank you for the enablement, Richard, I'm going to go for it.

JimHow

Richard, I see the 2006 Cantemerle is going for $25 on futures at Zachy's in NYC, which sounds like a reasonable price. Sounds like this gets two thumbs up from you as a case purchase?

JimHow

I'm going down to NYC next week for the opera and to source some 1980s Bordeaux for the Big Bash in Washington DC in the first week in April. I'm pleased to see most people coming in on Thursday. I haven't heard back from my senator's office on my request for a Capitol tour but she was busy this wee...

JimHow

Phil is the man.

JimHow

I was so impressed by that Pegau CdP Cuvee Laurence the other night. Very impressive how the high alcohol was not afactor at all. I'm looking forward to tryinging the 2006 Vieux Telegraphe "La Crau" I bought yesterday, Mr. Parker seems to be high on it.

JimHow

Congratulations, David, sounds like a lovely dinner. The 1986 Talbot I had last year was outstanding, but I haven't heard much about other vintages in the 1980s.

JimHow

Well done, PappaDoc, very well done. We look forward to your notes.

JimHow

Great job, Frank, and we thank you in the name and cause of BWE! I'm glad the wine performed well. I went out and bought a 2006 Vieux Telegraphe La Crau for consumption later this week as part of CdP Harry Chateauneuf du Pape month.

JimHow

I've really enjoyed the 2005 Mongeard-Mugneret Fixin, Chris, which I've had a few times. It is consistent with your notes above, including the early medicinal quality rounding out to the seductive black cherries and earth profile.

JimHow

Not once during the course of this evening did it occur to me that the alcohol intruded in any way. The hallmark of this wine is balance. That seducing earthiness is taking over now with the final drops. Wow! An outstanding performance.

JimHow

We're listening to jazz. There's still about an eighth of a bottle left. Now the wine has developed a finish that is stunning.

JimHow

Frank: I think you should bring a Chateauneuf du Pape. And at some point in the dinner, maybe during dessert, you should raise your glass to your friends, and toast their friendship, and tell them about this website you participate on, and how you have this friend from Europe named Harry, he's becom...

JimHow

This wine has been seamless from beginning to end. It integrates the 14.5% alcohol effortlessly. Outstanding balance. It has tremendous complexity, finishing with black cherry and tobacco, wood and spice. This is a real eye-popper for me, Harry, I realize they're not all going to be this good, but I...

JimHow

Coming attractions....
1998 Pegau CdP Cuvee Laurence and Maine Whoopie Pie....

JimHow

Great balance on the palate, no rough edges, spice, pepper, flowers, earthiness, a panoply of flavors and sensations. Maroon/ruby colored.

JimHow

Oh, we're gonna have about 30ish people there, about the same as last time. The room holds 40. We'd love to see you and Kathryn again, it'll be a great time. MichaelP is gonna be there!

JimHow

The thing that I love about the nose on this wine is that it is not big or overwhelming, but oh so classy. Elegant. The earthiness of this wine I'm finding so appealing.
Trying to drag myself away from the glass to get out to the Weber grill!

JimHow

Absolutely seamless, great breed, light on its feet for a wine of such complexity.
Okay, let's get those steaks on the grill....

JimHow

Hey Alch, you should join us in DC, the Saturday night dinner is shaping up nicely, rumors have it there are going to be some '95 d'Yquems in presence.

JimHow

Getting an earthiness here, this beauty is layered, complex, no interference whatsoever from the 14.5% alcohol level. This wine should be tremendous with the ribeye being readied for the grill....

And then, of course, we will see whether it stands up to the Maine whoopie pie test!

JimHow

This wine is stunning.

JimHow

I think we need to get Nic/MC/Simone rounded up and head out your way sometime for a wine weekend, Danny, I've never been out in your neck of the woods but have always wanted to visit.

JimHow

Wow this complex wine keeps building layer by layer in the glass, still cool from the cold cellar after 45 minutes. Lots of spices here, this is promising to be a real eye-opener, Harry!

JimHow

Rough week for me too, Roberto, dealing with an incompetent inexperienced judge in a custody case. Friday night is my favorite night for winding down with a nice steak and fine wine, watch the Jim Lehrer News Hour and Gwen Ifill, the Sox in summer. Very relaxing....

JimHow

....I'm allergic to dandelion.... And pistachio as well, big time....

JimHow

I haven't touched it yet. Just poured into the Riedel decanter.

JimHow

Yeah, remember when we got those '96 Poyferres for $25 apiece at PC. Unbelievable.

JimHow

Thought I'd kick off the BWE Harry Karis Cheateauneuf du Pape month in style!

JimHow

In celebration of Harry's upcoming book, and by the authority vested in me (by myself) as Benevolent Dictator of Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts, I hereby declare the remainder of February and the month of March as BWE Chateauneuf du Pape month. Each BWEer shall be required to consume and report on at lea...

JimHow

Very, very well done, Patrick.

JimHow

Nicely done, Roberto.
So the Pontent Canet is gone, eh? Ah well, just as well...

JimHow

Well done, stefan. Well done.

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