Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

DavidG

Thanks, Marcus. I knew my BWE brethren would come through.

DavidG

I got an unexpected and generous gift certificate for a well-known retailer in California. So it looks like I’ll be violating my buying moratorium once again to buy some 2015 Bordeaux. While I may need help with my lack of willpower, that’s not the subject of my post. I need help with shipping. Are ...

DavidG

Danny, I agree with your premise but I guess the French are pretty obsessive and rigid when it comes to the whole AOC thing. Does it prevent abuse ordilution of the brand? Or is it regulation for regulation's sake? Probably somewhere in between. I do wonder why Giscours felt it necessary to chaptali...

DavidG

Alex, I hope your lunch and holiday were enjoyable despite the wines being past it.

DavidG

JR is all salesman, no doubt. Even so, a very enthusiastic write-up. One thing that stood out to me was his disappointment with Canon. I seem to recall reading high praise for that wine, but don’t recall where. Maybe Ian?

DavidG

Great notes Nic. I’m with you on the 82 vs. 86 Mouton, but we were in the minority.

The broad range of 1998s was a lot of fun. Enjoyed reliving them through your report.

DavidG

I stand corrected.

DavidG

Sweeeeeet haul Patrick!

But what's that fraud of a Bordeaux doing on the left?

DavidG

Not a believer in travel shock which is what Nic is describing. We had solid evidence in DC last week that travel does not make wine shut down. It can stir up sediment but that's about it IMO. Bottle shock is different and results in a poor showing for a few weeks to months right after bottling unti...

DavidG

I've also heard good things about Herbsaint and Upperline but haven't been myself. Commander's Palace? Never been. Heard various opinions - it's great vs it's touristy. I loved August but you're right it is not uniquely NO. There are also casinos if you're into that but casinos are not uniquely anyt...

DavidG

With a caveat that I haven't been to NO in 5 years and a lot can change, for traditional NO/creole restaurants I liked Clancy's and Brigtsen's. On the modern side are August, Bayona, and Gautreau.

DavidG

Chris, my opinion on Dom is similar. They really need 20 years to show their stuff. The 88 and 90 are killer now. Time will tell on the 02. I'm holding another 5 years before opening my first.

DavidG

Well done Gerry!

Just keep telling yourself at least you're not half as nuts as the rest of us.

DavidG

Snow flurries west of Baltimore on the drive home today - nothing stuck so no complaints.

Hope you got home OK Nic.

DavidG

Patrick the 98 Pomerols and St Em tannins have softened and they are drinking well in general but are at different stages of evolution. As Ed said the Conseillante and VCC need more time. The others showed well but are likely to reward further cellaring with greater complexity. The Haut Brion and La...

DavidG

Jim's using a bit of political license regarding the 1986 Mouton. It was declared the wine of the night but as to voting... Highlights for me were both Moutons with a slight preference for the completeness and lushness of the 82 over the power and finish of the 86, but I cant really argue with those...

DavidG

I remember drinking the 1970 Giscours. Missed the Gaffeliere.

DavidG

I think you meant 1976 Yquem, not 1986, unless I missed the 1986. Thought I would start a list of wines for starters and update as people fill in. MV Krug 164eme (3) 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne (2) Plenty of 1998s 1998 Angelus (2?) 1998 Conseillante 1998 Evangile 1998 Figeac 1998 Pavie (2?) ...

DavidG

Despite the address, the restaurant entrance is actually at the corner of 1st and Louisiana. About a 5-min walk from the Hyatt and Liaison. Make a right on D, a left on 1st, and 2 blocks up on the right. It’s hidden behind a barrier from the March but there’s an opening at the corner. I just came ba...

DavidG

Peggy and I left our hotel about 11:30 AM and walked 7-8 blocks to the entrance point at D and 7th. We then gradually worked our way along Pennsylvania Ave. towards the stage. It got pretty dense at 6th St. so we stopped there for a while before heading back. Saw Ariana Grande perform a few songs an...

DavidG

Danny that was a sardonic reference to the old practice of fortifying Burgs with Hermitage. The 1924 was so youmg and tough it had several of us saying "Hermitaged."

DavidG

Peggy and I plan to join the March. One of the entrances is about 7 blocks from the Liaison and Hyatt. We plan to head out sometime between 11 and 12.

Link to info and map
https://marchforourlives.com/march-in-dc/

DavidG

I didn’t take notes and there were way too many wines to keep track of all of them, but I do remember my impressions of the Champagnes that Stuart so generously brought. The 2005 Cristal was crisp, mineral, pear and citrus, very sharply focused and my second favorite. Will it add complexity with mor...

DavidG

My favorites were the 1995 Krug, 2001 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermansholle Auslese and 2002? Prum Wehlehner Sonnenhur Auslese, the 1959 Charles Krug Cab, 1989 Beaucastel, and the 2001 Donnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Auslese Goldkapsel.

The 1924 was an Hermitage from Burgundy.

DavidG

Jim, you sure this isn't the Cali Pinot Noir Lovers Convention? Cuz on my phone that picture is SIDEWAYS.

DavidG

Cant wait to see you all tomorrow evening!

We switched our hotel to the Liaison where Nick is because of proximity to the restaurants, the march, and all the wine I have to schlep (Nic said he'd help).

DavidG · Re: ***DC '18: Sat 3/24 Dinner 6:00 PM Charlie Palmer*** But of course...

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DavidG

Glad you had an uneventful trip Jim. The storm had a lot of offices closed and traffic was at a minimum. We got 5-6 inches but not bad. DC weather this weekend will be unseasonably cold, with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the high 20s but no precipitation. In other words, "beautiful" to...

DavidG

The two Champagnes for Saturday are 2006 Taittinger Comtes and MV Krug 164eme. We have 3 bottles of each so everyone will have an opportunity to try them both. Someone over on WB just happened to have these side ny side. A preview...
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/vi ... 1&t=149799

DavidG

No worries Marcus.

I'll bring cash. You deserve a few extra miles/points on your card for your efforts.

DavidG

Roads around Baltimore were bad by noon, though the interstates should be passable. We're looking at 10-12 inches north and west of the city by morning. Looks like about 4-5 inches on the deck so far.

DavidG

I grew up in Michigan and lived many years in Albany, so the driving in snow gene is well developed. I know you wont ne foolish.

If Macarthur's next door to Blacksalt has 2014s at half off, save a few for me. You know, the one who is done buying.

Safe travels!

DavidG

1982 bests the 1995 and 1996 IMO but the 1996 is still improving and will likely take the crown from 1982.

I can't comment on the 2000 because I somehow managed to not buy any.

Can't comment on the 2005 because mine are still resting.

So 1982 but not based on enough experience to be certain.

DavidG

Good luck Jim and above all be safe. Don't be foolish (i.e. don't do anything I would do) just to get here if the roads are awful.

But you do need to be here by Saturday in case Peggy and I need to be bailed out.

DavidG

FINAL UPDATE: Start time Saturday has been moved up to 6:00 PM Location is Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Ave NW STREETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR ABOUT 6 BLOCKS AROUND THE RESTAURANT UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING FOR THE ANTI-GUN MARCH It's possible they will still be closed at the start of ...

DavidG

Sorry to hear that 2/7 were corked, but otherwise sounds like a great time.

DavidG

Nice comparison Alex. I haven't had many Malescots but I really liked the 2005 in a big oaky Californian style. Du Tertre is pretty reliable and more classic to my palate. Giscours seems more variable. I thoroughly enjoyed a half case of the 2000 drunk over 10 years or so. I was not so impressed wth...

DavidG

I think you're right Patrick. It's been a long time since en primeur was an automatic bargain. Probably the 2005s as you note.

DavidG

Thanks Michael. Getting excited. I'll wait until Monday PM to see if we hear from Chris' other friends but it's looking like the final count will be 26. Final(?) List : JimHow + 1 Stefan (Bill) + Lucie (Jan) MichaelP + Nalan SF Ed Stuart + Kathy DavidG + Peggy Rob & Sue Peter (CabFan) and Julia ...

DavidG

Yup, bigger tips are good too. Makes them glad they hosted us and pays it forward for the next dinner/group.

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