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by ericp
Sat Mar 16, 2024 4:24 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
Replies: 28
Views: 533

Re: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…

Thinking about 1/2 a case of the 19 Larcis Ducasse Jim 🤔
by ericp
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:26 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…
Replies: 28
Views: 533

Re: Your least favorite famous Bordeaux aoc…

The little voice in my head saying 'no, thats my favorite... no that's my favorite...' This is a bit like asking which of your children do you like the least!
I have a similar view Ian, very close groupings lead by St Julien and Paulliac, but with St-Estephe right up there!
by ericp
Tue Mar 12, 2024 2:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Chateau Cantemerle.... Best Cantemerle ever.
Replies: 29
Views: 600

Re: 2019 Chateau Cantemerle.... Best Cantemerle ever.

Nice enablement BD! I've got a planned order from Saratoga - adding Cantemerle to the list, at that price it's hard to beat for the quality.
by ericp
Sat Mar 02, 2024 8:38 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: President Trump
Replies: 5478
Views: 683690

Re: President Trump

It sure feels it Jim. Barring some significant change for sleepy Joe I don’t see how this trend changes.
by ericp
Thu Feb 29, 2024 4:45 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: My wine cellar
Replies: 28
Views: 615

Re: My wine cellar

Great looking seller, Jim! I see plenty of floor space for additional trips to New Hampshire!
by ericp
Sat Feb 17, 2024 3:30 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?

For me, this was a bit of a tossup. I agree with Gerry - his early days in the industry provided a lot of additional transparency to consumers about wine making, the quality of wine and moved the needle on information availability from a very few reviewers/negotiants too much broader general access....
by ericp
Sat Jan 20, 2024 10:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2015 Haut Brisson
Replies: 0
Views: 732

TN: 2015 Haut Brisson

2015 Haut Brisson - Nicely surprised how well this is doing given it's humble price. Medium to full-bodied, surprisingly concentrated, on the nose cassis and black/blue fruits. On the entry hint of cedar, earthy with diced herbs. Tannins are quite present, and offering nice structure.
by ericp
Sat Jan 20, 2024 1:38 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
Replies: 23
Views: 1637

Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.

vous devez aimer une dégustation UGC auto-construite par BWE !!
by ericp
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:26 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Siran
Replies: 3
Views: 773

2019 Siran

2019 Siran - Medium bodied, floral on the entry with notes of violets, black cherry and a hit of graphite. Nicely balanced, richly textured, cherry, minerals nd dried herbs, with a hint of cola on the palate.

At $35, really nice QPR.
by ericp
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:59 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Replies: 11
Views: 1289

Re: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0

He wasn't Jim, but he probably looked 17 lol
by ericp
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:58 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Replies: 11
Views: 1289

Re: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0

It could be worse Nic, at least it beats 1965! :(
by ericp
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:22 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Replies: 11
Views: 1289

Re: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0

Welcome to the 50+ club Nicholas! You are aging like a first growth :D

How you and MC have a great dinner planned for tomorrow night!
by ericp
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3519

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

Yowza! Well done Agent How!!
by ericp
Sat Dec 30, 2023 1:16 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE
Replies: 11
Views: 1744

Re: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE

Great choice Jim, your earlier note had me on the hunt for a few bottles. This only escalates the need to grab some!
by ericp
Tue Dec 05, 2023 10:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4837
Views: 1546725

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Finally picked up 19s (shipping delays from France), the Montrose begged to go home with me...

2014
3 Montrose
1 Montrose Mag

2019
12 Lanessan
12 Tour St. Christophe
12 Leoville Poyferre
12 Branaire Ducru
6 Lynch Bages
6 Malescot St. Exupery
2 Cos Estournel
2 Haut-Bailly
2 Canon
by ericp
Fri Nov 24, 2023 1:39 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Happy Thanksgiving BWE!
Replies: 7
Views: 2047

Re: Happy Thanksgiving BWE!

Happy thanksgiving all! We spent las night in NYC with Billy Joel, super fun show. Drove home today so we’re having turkey day on Friday. I’m thinking a white burg and SI Pinot, but we’ll see tomorrow..
by ericp
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:16 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 1988 Pichon Lalande
Replies: 12
Views: 2497

Re: 1988 Pichon Lalande

>> Sadly had to make choices when selling wine and recently consigned a bunch of 88 PLL and 88 LLC to KL. Now that I read here, perhaps a mistake. >> Yes, you should have sold them to me. Then you could have continued to drink them if you visited Oregon. Am I wrong in thinking years ago we had an i...
by ericp
Tue Nov 21, 2023 6:04 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4837
Views: 1546725

Re: So what have you bought lately?

1 - 2014 Montrose 1.5
3 - 2014 Beychevelle
by ericp
Thu Oct 26, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Mass shooting Lewiston, our BD's hometown
Replies: 37
Views: 40091

Re: Mass shooting Lewiston, our BD's hometown

Terribly sad news for your hometown Jim. I pray your friends and family are safe as well.

Tom and Jay, thankfs for confirming BD is ok
by ericp
Tue Oct 24, 2023 4:08 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: WTF? When did I buy that?
Replies: 2
Views: 999

Re: WTF? When did I buy that?

Been there Gerry! Got a call a few years ago about 2cs of 2010 Lanessan I had “forgotten”. Perfectly aged when I picked it up lol
by ericp
Wed Oct 04, 2023 5:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose
Replies: 8
Views: 2050

Re: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose

I hate those things, the wax eventually hardens and makes a huge mess. Have some Dunn Cab bottles I loath opening as a result.
by ericp
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose
Replies: 8
Views: 2050

Re: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose

Me too Gerry, the 'cleaner' GL is very good, but is missing a little something from the old school vintages. I too have a few 2000s, might be time to pull one and see if the secondaries are on par with those 80s bottlings.
by ericp
Wed Oct 04, 2023 3:20 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Weekend dinner wines
Replies: 0
Views: 2401

Weekend dinner wines

Dinner at RCs house - Rack of lamb (damn that was good!), roasted potatoes and broccoli cheddar casserole. 71720757141__7D0DAB1E-76C6-4503-BB2E-413E34F75829.jpg 2016 Pape Clement - Definitely modern bordeaux. On the nose red berries and earth with a slightly green/herbal undertone (in an interesting...
by ericp
Mon Oct 02, 2023 12:55 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Your favorite 4ième Cru Classé
Replies: 18
Views: 5569

Re: Your favorite 4ième Cru Classé

I wanted to say Beychevelle, But then I figured I should let Cellertracker tell me what my “favorite“ was by which wine I’ve bought and drank the most of. Branaire edged out Lafon Rochet.
by ericp
Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:15 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose
Replies: 8
Views: 2050

Re: TN: 2010 Gruaurd Larose

Given the expectations on the vintage, that’s a little disappointing. Any thought on if this is a bit of a dumb phase?

I’m sitting on a few GL ‘09s, might finally be time to pop one.
by ericp
Wed Sep 27, 2023 3:12 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: My renewed love affair with Grand Puy Lacoste.
Replies: 6
Views: 1929

Re: My renewed love affair with Grand Puy Lacoste.

Highly recommended from you is a pretty high rating. I might have to get a six pack of the 19 - Checked my seller list yestersay and could’ve sworn I had a few vintages of GPL but turns out I have one lone bottle of the 2000 left.
by ericp
Tue Sep 26, 2023 10:11 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: My renewed love affair with Grand Puy Lacoste.
Replies: 6
Views: 1929

Re: My renewed love affair with Grand Puy Lacoste.

Renewed? Cmon now BD, maybe long resistant romance finally coming to fruition but not renewed 😂.

You are making me think about breaking my buying slushy to pick up some 19😬
by ericp
Fri Aug 25, 2023 7:24 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 1996 Sociando Mallet
Replies: 15
Views: 7567

Re: 1996 Sociando Mallet

What’s amazing to me is this cru bourgeois at age 26 is still going pretty strong!! I was on the early bandwagon with Jim on this one and my cases are long gone and I’ve been gone for a very long time.
by ericp
Mon Aug 14, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Caymus 40th Anniversary 2012
Replies: 17
Views: 3893

Re: Caymus 40th Anniversary 2012

When did Randy Dunn leave Caymus as winemaker? Late 80s?
by ericp
Sun Aug 06, 2023 3:11 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE in Manhattan….
Replies: 55
Views: 23459

Re: BWE in Manhattan….

Now that’s a legendary lineup (of BWEers) …. And those wines are amazing too! Great notes Ian, I’ve only had a few of them but your notes bring them to life. It’s clearly some BWE magic that every bottle was drinking great - it’s got to be some sort of Benevolent Dictator super power 😎.
by ericp
Sun Aug 06, 2023 2:51 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2009 Poujeaux…
Replies: 8
Views: 687

Re: 2009 Poujeaux…

Spot on Jim, totally a BWE kind of wine - wish I had more than a couple bottles left.

I’ve got a case of 15, but as Nicola mentioned - might need to grab some 16 too!
by ericp
Sat Aug 05, 2023 3:54 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2009 Poujeaux…
Replies: 8
Views: 687

Re: 2009 Poujeaux…

Boy, this is punching above its weight. After a couple hours in the decanter, this is fully in bloom, and ready for business. Red fruit, cedar a bit of cassis and a hint of menthol. Still plenty of structure but the tannins are nicely integrated. No rush to drink, but man this is drinking well right...
by ericp
Sat Aug 05, 2023 1:25 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2009 Poujeaux…
Replies: 8
Views: 687

2009 Poujeaux…

Popped and poured. Nose of dark berries, and leather with a hint of blueberry. Palate of dark fruit, a bit of cedar.

Onto the grill a goes a NY Strip….
by ericp
Fri Aug 04, 2023 3:36 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Two fine Médocs and a reflection on vintage reputations
Replies: 10
Views: 1477

Re: Two fine Médocs and a reflection on vintage reputations

As Alex points out I remember being early concern for that vintage being the wines being flat and flabby. In the end, bought wine from the more clay soil areas on the left that retain more moisture from St Estephe, Calon and Montrose. At least for me, this is really a tale of 2 wines which is curiou...
by ericp
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Maine lobster and Niellon white Burgundy on the back deck. If there is a Heaven, I have found it....
Replies: 17
Views: 1959

Re: Maine lobster and Niellon white Burgundy on the back deck. If there is a Heaven, I have found it....

Oh man, you guys are torturing me lol. Now I’m wondering how I can get a couple lobsters this weekend!
by ericp
Sat Jul 29, 2023 4:06 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2016 Sociando Mallet and other musings
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Re: 2016 Sociando Mallet and other musings

Having “How’d” a case and a half of the 96, it was terrific young. After age 15, it didn’t quite have the same gravitas it did in its youth, no argument there Ian.

The 16 may be headed for similar infanticide at ChezP, 1 of 4 six packs down 😂
by ericp
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:34 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2016 Sociando Mallet and other musings
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Re: 2016 Sociando Mallet and other musings

Biden in Maine, did you get a chance to see him? Sociando is really opening up now. The richness has continue to develop, graphite, black fruits, and a hint of cedar in the back. This is reminding me of the amazing 1996 Sociando. Really good wine (RFG as I tell my friends), time will tell if it can ...
by ericp
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:20 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Maine lobster and Niellon white Burgundy on the back deck. If there is a Heaven, I have found it....
Replies: 17
Views: 1959

Re: Maine lobster and Niellon white Burgundy on the back deck. If there is a Heaven, I have found it....

Jim, that’s literally the perfect combination of food and wine, lobster and Chassagne Montrachet - Wow.
by ericp
Sat Jul 29, 2023 2:03 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2016 Sociando Mallet and other musings
Replies: 10
Views: 1225

Re: 2016 Sociando Mallet and other musings

Those chicken thighs on the slow cook are super crispy and the lamb chops are ready roll. Grilled some potato slices along with corn on the cob (hello summer!). Sociando is opening up, much richer than earlier. Red fruit is really coming thru along with some forest floor. Amazing that in the meantim...