Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Gerry M.

JimHow I have not heard anything as to why. I am thinking about sending a message to Concord to highlight the deficiencies of the new format. I went to Salem today for those bottles but may still stop by Hooksett if I happen to be up that way. I have to go up that way next Sunday to take a tour of ...

Gerry M.

After reading Jim's comments about the 2015 Corbin I was prepared to make the pilgrimage to NH and buy at least 6 bottles and wipe out another store of their remaining 11 2016. Oh well, after reading further how great both the 18' and 19' are expected to be i took a breath and realized i need to pra...

Gerry M.

Had a 2006 Duhart Milon tonight and it was enjoyable and displayed the character of the vintage. Slightly austere but not green. The tannins are still outweighing the fruit which scares me a little at this point.

Gerry M.

You scoop up those Salem bottles, Gerry, I'll buy out the rest of the Hampton north and south bottles. This is really, really great right bank Bordeaux at $39 per bottle, a great price. Damn, between the two of us we would have close to 5 cases, lol. My cellar is bursting at the seams already and I...

Gerry M.

Racer Chris wrote:1986 Gruaud Larose. I have a NY strip waiting for the grill to get hot. In the meantime, the wine is quite nice.

One of my favorite faceoffs is 86' Gruaud vs 86' Talbot, always a slugfest of two heavyweights and a joy to drink.

Gerry M.

Honestly, this was a street fight and we learned nothing new. Joe was naïve in thinking otherwise. Joe was at his best when he lost his cool and just told Don to shut up. If he thought he was going to get a civilized debate he was foolish to think it. Luckily I recorded it and will go back to se the...

Gerry M.

I just popped open my 1st bottle of this tonight suffering through the debate, this is the only thing allowing me to keep my sanity right now, I'm definitely going after more of this tomorrow. This fights so high above its weight! My hope is with the 80/20 merlot to cab franc it won't shut down. My ...

Gerry M.

I'm definately heading back up there tomorrow and may head to Salem to grab the 16' Corbin they have. I have the 14' HB but may grab Margaux. +700/btl is out of my league except for a 89' HB I bought for my anniversary year. Happy hunting!

Gerry M.

I saw that and may pick up a few. I shared a 95' or 96' few years ago and was impressed how good it was at around 10 years age.

Gerry M.

Made my 1st trip to NH for the latest sale. Not as prodigious as Jim but I'm trying to restrain myself.

2016 Corbin 11
2016 Domaine De Chevalier 1

I am looking at a few more like Branaire, Giscours, Lafon Rochet and La Dame de Montrose

Gerry M.

Oh no, this horrible. Forget the wine, thinking of the lives effected.

Gerry M.

I'm doing THEM a favor. If I can get 3 quality first growths for around $1k I figure I'm doing okay. They have worked with me before. We shall see how they respond this time. I agree. Even at the closeout prices those bottles are still not moving. I've tried to explain in the past to Gordon Hines, ...

Gerry M.

I'm really curious what her response will be. If she agrees the result would be incredible pricing on the 2014's.

Gerry M.

The 2014 Ch Margaux at $339 looks like a great deal for at least a bottle or two. Lowest price on WS is $100 higher at $439. NH still has a fair amount of 14' Haut Brion at $320.

Gerry M.

Highly recommended if you can get your hands on it, Claudius, I'm going to buy out the NH liquor store of their stock of 2016. It is a very classy wine. Just keep your paws off of store #50 in Nashua, thats MY turf, lol. After reading the great comments here I plan on adding one more 16' to the sta...

Gerry M.

Very nice article, thanks for sharing. Yes we'll drink and talk the 2016 for a long time. Someone secured some Lynch Bages for Jim? I didn't for 2016, but did it for the 2019. My only deception about the article, not a word on the two Pichon. Nic The absence of any mention of PB or PLL left me scra...

Gerry M.

I'd be into that if I had time for one more hobby. lol. I'm limited to just enjoying my E46 M3. It's a vert so I could never race it but it's a 6sp manual and it's still a blast to drive.

Gerry M.

Pretty impressive for a driveway shoot-off! My son-in-law is a nut over fireworks and I usually have to reign him in every year to keep from setting my yard on fire. In looking at the video, are you a 914 fan?

Gerry M.

Happy 4th Jim! Right before the Covid hit Michael M and myself spent the weekend at Andy J's place which is minutes from Popham Beach. Great beach and a nice walk out to the island at low tide.

Gerry M.

For Father's Day we started with some Thai bang bang shrimp with a 2004 Pol Roger Champ followed by NY strip and my last bottle of 2007 Carlisle Papas block Syrah. Finished up with a berry creme brulee and a 2006 Ch Guirard sauterne. Now its nothing but salad, fish and chicken for the next week.

Gerry M.

JimHow wrote:I'll bring one of my 17 bottles when we do a BWE New England dinner, RC, when the virus is over. It's a beauty, trust me.

I'd definately look forward to that! I only have a poultry 13 bottles now and only hope its enough, lol.

Gerry M.

I really love both the 2014 and 2016 with a case+ of each in my cellar. They both drink very well now with some air and will definately improve moving forward.

Gerry M.

Funny thing is I've never had Lalande-Borie but it will forever be etched in my mind. Back when the 2000's were released I went to buy 3 bottles of Grand-Puy Lacoste for around $35 a bottle in NH. When I went to the register the clerk said it was a total of $53.97. I told him there must be some kind...

Gerry M.

Happy anniversary! 1989 is our year also and it will be in October. The 89' Pichon Lalande has been one our favorite go-to bottles over the years to celebrate but I suspect it will crest over on to a slow down slope soon. Its nice to read it is still pleasurable. I have only 2 750's left and don't t...

Gerry M.

I bought a case at auction 3 years ago for $280 a bottle all in. I've had 3 so far and 2 of were incredible while the 3rd was still very good. My initial bottle I had to decant 6 hours to really strut its stuff. My last was 4-5 hours. It's still really a baby. I wouldn't even guess what its longevit...

Gerry M.

Very nice!:

Gerry M.

During these times I glad my mom gave me the cooking basics. Its good to see others cooking up some exciting culinary dishes. We know how much effort it takes but I love to do it when time allows. The meal turned out great except for the molten cakes were slightly under done. Nothing that extra rasp...

Gerry M.

My wife is a front line nurse dealing with Covid 19 and she's been self-isolating from the family for quite a while now. I thought she deserved a favorite meal for her day. Starter of 2008 Dom Perignon with just some simple Jasper Hill Farm cheeses. Main course of Penne with braised short ribs with ...

Gerry M.

Michael Malinoski wrote:Never trust a Colby grad!

-Michael

Not that you're prejudiced or anyhing

My nephew is a Colby grad and represents the school very well. However, the reality is a few clunkers are bound to slip through anywhere, just look a Jared Kushner and Harvard?

Gerry M.

I'm debating on this one. I may have found a case locally for $119 bottle. I have plenty of 2014 and 2015 that I paid a hell of a lot less for. Is it really that much better?

Gerry M.

That would help explain how it sold out so quickly.

Gerry M.

These Zoom tastings are great but it’s kind of like watching the Korean Baseball Organization without fans in the seats. Just got out of the supermarket with the other zombies, man it’s depressing. I thought dystopia was supposed to come in like 2895 AD or some such thing? At least that’s what happ...

Gerry M.

stefan wrote:A modern spoofilated CdP, if you have any. You have to get rid of them somehow. I usually go with a Ridge Zin (the only Zin I own).

I just decided to pop a 2013 Ridge Geyserville. I just didn't feel like beer this time.

Gerry M.

Yikes. Did it look like recent seepage or prior? I've had older bottles, when I moved them from offsite to onsite, start seeping. The temperature change affects the ullage and eventually there can be leakage from that. The concern with older ones of course is that they were heat affected, and somet...

Gerry M.

With the great weather today I decided to smoke some St Louis cut pork ribs. I'm curious to know what you guys think would be a good match, if any. I usually just punt and drink some good beer or go for whatever Zin I happen to have. Any Rhone or something I may not have thought of?

Gerry M.

Jim, that's a very interesting list. I see that St. Estephe and Margaux stand out on your list making up just over 50%.

Gerry M.

Gloria comes in at #12 with 19.

My Top ten are;

#10 Brane Cantenac 22
#9 Giscours 22
#8 Pichon Baron 25
#7 Meyney 25
#6 Dom Perignon 27
#5 Calon Segur 28
#4 Lynch-Bages 33
#3 Leoville Barton 37
#2 Montelena 38
#1 Ridge 58 (Mostly Geyserville & Monte Bello)

Gerry M.

Will I be banned if I admit that a Bordeaux does not come in as my number one? Sociando is number 3 in my collection. The first two I’ll leave for you all to guess. I’m guessing that only the boys from the “other” wine board will come close on this one. I hope not or I'll be right there with in the...

Gerry M.

Not far off in number but Meyney comes in at #6 with 25.

It's a St Julien

Gerry M.

After reading this my curiosity got the better of me, I have 1162 bottles with Ridge and Chateau Montelena coming in at #1 at 58 and #2at 38 since those are the only two mailing lists I'm on. My #3 is not necessarily my favorite Bordeaux overall but I'm not surprised either, any guesses?

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