Foie gras is not salty enough, and its fatness doesn't go well with the abundant sweetness of LTB 2003.
Stefan is perfectly right for this wine to accompany salty cheeses like sheep and goat cheese. I would also pair it with smoked salmon, oysters, crab, shrimp, and even lemon sorbet and ice cream.
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- Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2003 La Tour Blanche, 2000 Poujeaux
- Replies: 4
- Views: 88
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The solution for Saint Émilion?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 230
Re: The solution for Saint Émilion?
Niclasss, You seem to state the truth based on having tasted one wine. Try to taste both Beausejours in recent vintages, and you will know better. Yes, they are more expensive. Duffau-Lagarrosee is a great threat and almost Burgundian in its appeal. Imho, all the cries out of St. E. being this and t...
- Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Encyclopedia of Pomerol Wines (Japanese website)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 117
Re: Encyclopedia of Pomerol Wines (Japanese website)
I don't think it is recent and updated.
F.i. Vieux Chateau Bourgneuf no longer exists; it is now Clos de Beau Pere.
F.i. Vieux Chateau Bourgneuf no longer exists; it is now Clos de Beau Pere.
- Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
- Replies: 28
- Views: 578
Re: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
I am sorry, but I found the voting process quite amusing. It seems to me that every district has its own unique wines, some better than others. Personally, I don't think that basing a vote on tasting minor wines with unknown origins during less-than-spectacular vintages is a reliable way to judge th...
- Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 260
Re: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting
Niclasss,
You tasted wines from lower ranks.
I have actually tasted Larcis Ducasse 2006 and partly agree with your TNs, but it was not as that bad as you describe. 2006 was a Cabernet year, and Merlot failed on the Right Bank.
It would be better to taste several wines in the same vintage.
You tasted wines from lower ranks.
I have actually tasted Larcis Ducasse 2006 and partly agree with your TNs, but it was not as that bad as you describe. 2006 was a Cabernet year, and Merlot failed on the Right Bank.
It would be better to taste several wines in the same vintage.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
- Replies: 13
- Views: 200
Re: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
Difficult to say.
2020 and 2018. All supervised by young cellarmaster, Maylis de Laborderie who left La Lagune in January 2021.
2020 and 2018. All supervised by young cellarmaster, Maylis de Laborderie who left La Lagune in January 2021.
- Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
- Replies: 13
- Views: 200
Re: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
California Cab??
Imho, 2020 La Lagune is as typical Bordeaux as it can be.
Imho, 2020 La Lagune is as typical Bordeaux as it can be.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
marcs, I disagree with your assumption. Oxidation is a fault with wine. It's not the same as aeration. In fact, in my experience, letting a wine stand for 1-3 hours after opening can actually improve its taste. This is particularly true for bottles sent to me from Bordeaux during COVID-19. Additiona...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1076
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
They promote the sale of Tronquoy Lalande 2014 by adding Tns and scores from various critics. The funny thing is that this quote below leaves one to think that all tricks apply! A rich, chocolaty wine with structure right up front. Under the same ownership as Château Montrose, this wine reveals all ...
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1076
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
I've these wines in my cellar: CONFIDENCE(S) DE CHATEAU SEGUIN SEGUIN L'EGLISE CLINET MOUTON ROTHSCHILD CALON SEGUR LES CARMES HAUT BRION MONTROSE LA LAGUNE LA MISSION HAUT BRION CAILLOU BEYCHEVELLE TEYSSIER LAFORGE VIEUX CHATEAU MAZERAT LE DÔME 2014 has an excellent acidity in red wines, dry whites...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 736
Re: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
robert goulet, I strongly disagree with your statement. I think that you are displaying a lack of respect for Robert Parker. It seems to me that you are venting your frustration and envy at not being able to taste wine as well as he can. I believe showing respect towards others, particularly those w...
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 5:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 736
Re: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
DavidK, You are entitled to your opinion, but your comments are difficult to understand because of the overuse of philosophical jargon. "His point scoring system is a travesty of the nuance that underlies the wonder of wines. His rating system trivialized comprehension of wine and brought non-k...
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 8:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 736
Re: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
He rated Montrose 1990 100 p and Beausejour Duffau Lagarrosse 1990 100p. Overextracted and dull wines?
Give me a f... break.
He has loved Lafite, Ch. Margaux and Cheval Blanc. Overextracted and dull wines??
I voted net positive.
Give me a f... break.
He has loved Lafite, Ch. Margaux and Cheval Blanc. Overextracted and dull wines??
I voted net positive.
- Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 736
Re: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
robert goulet, I do not understand why you have a strong dislike for Michel Roland. He is not the one who makes the wine; the chateau owners do. The Bordeaux extraction accounts for only a small percentage of total Bordeaux wines. Moreover, Michel Roland didn't recommend the extraction technique, in...
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:43 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
- Replies: 29
- Views: 736
Re: Poll: Was Robert Parker a net positive or a net negative for Bordeaux?
Net positive!
I can't follow Alex in his comments.
Angelus, Pavie, Cos d'Estournel back then weren't the whole Bordeaux.
HE DIDN*T MAKE THESE WINES!
Imho, there is no equally gifted wine critic right now as him.
I can't follow Alex in his comments.
Angelus, Pavie, Cos d'Estournel back then weren't the whole Bordeaux.
HE DIDN*T MAKE THESE WINES!
Imho, there is no equally gifted wine critic right now as him.
- Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Rober Parker discovered Tertre Roteboeuf and Le Pin. I think Bordeaux should thank him for all his efforts. He didn't make the wine; the chateau owners did to get his applause. You guys are too hard on him. I have an utter respect for him, and for me, there is no equal wine critic to him nowadays!
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
JimH,
Pavie Macquin is a modern-style wine that is not overdone and overdimensioned. Top St Emilion but there are many competitors.
David G,
Gentle as a lamb. It has become significantly more elegant and with more finesse in recent vintages.
Pavie Macquin is a modern-style wine that is not overdone and overdimensioned. Top St Emilion but there are many competitors.
David G,
Gentle as a lamb. It has become significantly more elegant and with more finesse in recent vintages.
- Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:30 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Ian, In 2005, Lafite is a total beauty, followed by Latour and Mouton R. Although I don't remember Mouton R being a tannic monster in 2005. It's been a while since I tasted these three 1st growths, the last time being in May 2008. Angelus wasn't as extracted in 2005 but nowadays it has become a kind...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
DavidG, I am not certain if I have tasted Bellevue Mondotte 2005, but the Pavie 2005 from the barrel was similar to your description of BM. However, Pavie Decesse 2005 did not have the same characteristics. Their style changed starting from 2014, with much less oak and no over-extraction. However, I...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:20 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Stefan,
Yes, I did, but it was meant as "some", meaning a minority of winemakers and lower-classified wines.
I remember the manager at L'Evangile telling me that any winemaker who failed to produce a good wine in 2005 should consider finding another job and not as winemaker!
Yes, I did, but it was meant as "some", meaning a minority of winemakers and lower-classified wines.
I remember the manager at L'Evangile telling me that any winemaker who failed to produce a good wine in 2005 should consider finding another job and not as winemaker!
- Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:42 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
DavidG,
I am sorry, but I think you are wrong on the excessive extraction, as there was no need to do it in 2005.
Parker retired several years ago. Last year, it was another person at the helm of WA.
I am sorry, but I think you are wrong on the excessive extraction, as there was no need to do it in 2005.
Parker retired several years ago. Last year, it was another person at the helm of WA.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
JIm,
It's equal on both banks. Whites both in dry and sweet version are great.
It is also the first vintage Bordeaux winemakers began thinking more and more about phenolic ripeness.
Imho, 2010 vintage outdoes the 2005, but the latter is more than useful.
It's equal on both banks. Whites both in dry and sweet version are great.
It is also the first vintage Bordeaux winemakers began thinking more and more about phenolic ripeness.
Imho, 2010 vintage outdoes the 2005, but the latter is more than useful.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 951
2005 Bordeaux revisited.
A few weeks ago, I had a chance to taste some 12 wines from this very acclaimed vintage. Since tasting from the barrel in March/April 2006, I haven’t had that many wines from 2005. Still, I remember clearly mind-boggling appearances of Lafite, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, Montrose and Tertre Roteboeuf...
- Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2000 Ch. Lagrange
- Replies: 6
- Views: 203
Re: 2000 Ch. Lagrange
I often think that Lagrange goes the safe way, and the winemaker uses the formula "You never risk anything". It is a correctly made wine that is rarely exciting, but I would like to know if some more adventurous winemaker could bring this property up in quality. Lagrange has excellent soil...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:31 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1049
Re: Whole Lotta Lafite
I have one bottle of 2004 Lafite. 2018, 2000, 2008, and 2017. Btw, I had a frigging' wonderful 2003 Lafite (100p) last September during the yearly visit of 40 chateaux to Copenhagen, who supply the negociant company Beyerman. The stand of Duhart Milon poured their 2022 and 2017, and 200c Lafite for ...
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1049
Re: Whole Lotta Lafite
Ian,
Done.
Done.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:44 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1076
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Imho, 2019 Bx is more consistent than 2020, sweeter, and a bit lighter. 2020 after it left barrels is great. It was not 100% convincing from the barrel. Every time I taste 2016, I love the aristocratic touch it has. 2015 has always been flashy and lacks the complexity of 2016, 2019, and 2020. 2022 w...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1049
Re: Whole Lotta Lafite
Stuart,
With due respect, 2016 Lafite 94p?? Provenance? Purchased at auction?
I think several of your Lafite bottles cried from not having perfect provenance.
With due respect, 2016 Lafite 94p?? Provenance? Purchased at auction?
I think several of your Lafite bottles cried from not having perfect provenance.
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3610
Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Jim,
2016 Lafite was a stunner the last time I tasted it and this happened in April 2019. 99-100p.
I have always had a sweet spot for this property, and in September this year I tasted for the first time a truly eternal 2003 Lafite! 100p.
2016 Lafite was a stunner the last time I tasted it and this happened in April 2019. 99-100p.
I have always had a sweet spot for this property, and in September this year I tasted for the first time a truly eternal 2003 Lafite! 100p.
- Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2021 Clos de la Roilette
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1699
Re: 2021 Clos de la Roilette
AlexR,
Large producer? Only 14 ha.
Jckba,
Clos de la Roilette 2020 was great to drink a few months ago.
Large producer? Only 14 ha.
Jckba,
Clos de la Roilette 2020 was great to drink a few months ago.
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Goodbye, BWE. Live long and prosper.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3772
Re: Goodbye, BWE. Live long and prosper.
Jim, They are quite busy in Bordeaux right now with the harvest. You can go at the end of your trip to either San Sebastian or Biarritz or St. Jean de Luz. Inoui (TGV) from Bordeaux to Hendaye is only 2.5 hours, then 45 min with local train to the center of SS. You can chill out alone in SS without ...
- Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Goodbye, BWE. Live long and prosper.
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3772
Re: Goodbye, BWE. Live long and prosper.
Guys,
I don't know the reason for the personal attacks etc. but think some coolness was badly needed.
I have no desire to leave BWE right now.
I don't know the reason for the personal attacks etc. but think some coolness was badly needed.
I have no desire to leave BWE right now.
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 9:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4018
Re: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
Few more pictures:
- Sun Sep 03, 2023 8:43 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 4018
Re: What's the best way to get from Bordeaux to San Sebastián?
I visited San Sebastian twice, April 2019 and 2022, just after the end of primeur week in Bordeaux Yes, the easiest way is to take the train from Paris or Bordeaux St. Jean, and 1st class is a must. Like Claudius2 says, you leave Hendaye station, go 100 meters, then go to Basque station, buy a ticke...
Re: China
I like to be here, but recently it has been several political threads that may be not that interesting for BWErs outside USA.
It is BordeauxWineEnthusiasts and not PoliticalEnthusiasts imho.
It is BordeauxWineEnthusiasts and not PoliticalEnthusiasts imho.
Re: China
If I may ask - is this forum about wine or politics??
- Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:53 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Ch. Le Grand Verdus, Cabernet Franc
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1891
Re: 2019 Ch. Le Grand Verdus, Cabernet Franc
Alex,
Chateau de Villeneuve from Saumur Champigny was the favorite producer of the late Didier Dauguneau and is making a powerful Cab Franc. Their 1995 tasted some years ago was an impressive effort with gobs of life and certainly not a weakling.
Light body for this variety, you say.
Chateau de Villeneuve from Saumur Champigny was the favorite producer of the late Didier Dauguneau and is making a powerful Cab Franc. Their 1995 tasted some years ago was an impressive effort with gobs of life and certainly not a weakling.
Light body for this variety, you say.
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: France has too much wine.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 878
Re: France has too much wine.
Jim,
Old news. You drink too little of it!
Old news. You drink too little of it!
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2006 Trotanoy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4017
Re: TN: 2006 Trotanoy
Trotanoy is cheaper than VCC and L'Eglise Clinet and at least tenth of the price for Lafleur, Le Pin, and Petrus. It was in Bx during the harvest in 2006. Here is my assessment of the weather in September/October taken from my website: September started with scorching, sunny, and humid weather, foll...
- Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:34 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2006 Trotanoy
- Replies: 13
- Views: 4017
Re: TN: 2006 Trotanoy
barsacpinci, It's a big surprise for me that 2006 Trotanoy was so splendid. 2006 is generally not so good vintage on Right Bank, due to Merlot not being perfectly ripe. I did taste some 2006 St. Emilions and they were hot and fragile. Apparently, they did some magic at Trotanoy. In March 2020 I arra...