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by greatbxfreak
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The solution for Saint Émilion?
Replies: 4
Views: 136

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...
by greatbxfreak
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Encyclopedia of Pomerol Wines (Japanese website)
Replies: 3
Views: 60

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.
by greatbxfreak
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:15 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
Replies: 28
Views: 529

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...
by greatbxfreak
Thu Mar 07, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Oh my Devil, the catastrophic St Émilion tasting
Replies: 11
Views: 252

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.
by greatbxfreak
Tue Mar 05, 2024 11:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
Replies: 13
Views: 195

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.
by greatbxfreak
Tue Mar 05, 2024 9:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune
Replies: 13
Views: 195

Re: 2015 La Lagune vs. 2020 La Lagune

California Cab??

Imho, 2020 La Lagune is as typical Bordeaux as it can be.
by greatbxfreak
Fri Feb 23, 2024 3:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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...
by greatbxfreak
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Replies: 28
Views: 1054

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 ...
by greatbxfreak
Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Replies: 28
Views: 1054

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...
by greatbxfreak
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: 734

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...
by greatbxfreak
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: 734

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...
by greatbxfreak
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: 734

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.
by greatbxfreak
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: 734

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...
by greatbxfreak
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: 734

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.
by greatbxfreak
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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!
by greatbxfreak
Mon Feb 12, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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.
by greatbxfreak
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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...
by greatbxfreak
Sun Feb 11, 2024 3:49 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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...
by greatbxfreak
Sun Feb 11, 2024 8:20 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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!
by greatbxfreak
Sat Feb 10, 2024 8:42 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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.
by greatbxfreak
Fri Feb 09, 2024 8:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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.
by greatbxfreak
Fri Feb 09, 2024 6:59 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Replies: 50
Views: 945

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...
by greatbxfreak
Wed Feb 07, 2024 9:45 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2000 Ch. Lagrange
Replies: 6
Views: 201

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...
by greatbxfreak
Sun Feb 04, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 998

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 ...
by greatbxfreak
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:50 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 998

Re: Whole Lotta Lafite

Ian,

Done.
by greatbxfreak
Sun Feb 04, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Replies: 28
Views: 1054

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...
by greatbxfreak
Sat Feb 03, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 998

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.
by greatbxfreak
Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3512

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.
by greatbxfreak
Sun Nov 19, 2023 10:03 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2021 Clos de la Roilette
Replies: 6
Views: 1696

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.
by greatbxfreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:07 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Goodbye, BWE. Live long and prosper.
Replies: 13
Views: 3770

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 ...
by greatbxfreak
Mon Sep 25, 2023 7:50 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Goodbye, BWE. Live long and prosper.
Replies: 13
Views: 3770

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.
by greatbxfreak
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: 3988

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...
by greatbxfreak
Wed Aug 30, 2023 11:30 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: China
Replies: 17
Views: 6093

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.
by greatbxfreak
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:56 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: China
Replies: 17
Views: 6093

Re: China

If I may ask - is this forum about wine or politics??
by greatbxfreak
Wed Aug 30, 2023 10:53 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Ch. Le Grand Verdus, Cabernet Franc
Replies: 6
Views: 1886

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.🙄
by greatbxfreak
Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:06 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: France has too much wine.
Replies: 2
Views: 876

Re: France has too much wine.

Jim,

Old news. You drink too little of it! :D :lol:
by greatbxfreak
Mon Aug 28, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2006 Trotanoy
Replies: 13
Views: 4014

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...
by greatbxfreak
Mon Aug 28, 2023 8:34 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2006 Trotanoy
Replies: 13
Views: 4014

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...
by greatbxfreak
Sun Aug 27, 2023 3:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Ch. Le Grand Verdus, Cabernet Franc
Replies: 6
Views: 1886

Re: 2019 Ch. Le Grand Verdus, Cabernet Franc

Alex,

".... a quaffable light red Loire made from the same grape." Strongly said, but it's not true.

You obviously haven't ever tasted Cabernet Franc wines from Saumur Champigny.