That 1986 Pichon Lalande is wonderful - gets my vote.
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- Sat Mar 02, 2019 11:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
- Replies: 66
- Views: 5612
- Thu Feb 28, 2019 3:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Mature Bdx @ Lenny’s North 2/27
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Re: Mature Bdx @ Lenny’s North 2/27
Thanks for posting your notes. I'm not surprised by the showing of 1985 Beychevelle - many 1985s (La Mission, Lynch Bages and Cos d'Estounel just few examples) are in beautiful place right now. Also not surprised by the corked Ducru, a very high percentage Ducru from the late 80s were corked. Althou...
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
- Replies: 66
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Re: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
Oh, by the way, shared a 1983 Talbot with Marjorie about a month ago - it was really good.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
- Replies: 66
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Re: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
I'm planning on 1983 Pichon Lalande for Thursday night. Plus something else as needed.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Feb 24, 2019 8:00 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
- Replies: 66
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Re: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
I think 1983 is a good idea for one of the themes for Thursday night. I'll check around when I get back home. Been busy this weekend drinking nice wines with JohnZ (Gary Rust) and the Minneapolis wine crew. One other thing, Marjorie will not be able to make it to the Thursday night dinner. She will ...
- Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE ‘19: Saturday Wine Planner
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Re: BWE ‘19: Saturday Wine Planner
Thinking of matching Jacques 1989 reds - Pichon Baron and Cos d'Estournel.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 4:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bolly, Pichon Baron x 5, Conseillante, Ducru, Cos, Yquem
- Replies: 11
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Re: Bolly, Pichon Baron x 5, Conseillante, Ducru, Cos, Yquem
The seven of us had a great time - four hour dinner with a lot of wonderful wine. Food was excellent and pleasant conversation with a nice group of people.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Feb 10, 2019 5:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: *** BWE 2019 *** Payments for Friday and Saturday dinners!
- Replies: 45
- Views: 5312
Re: *** BWE 2019 *** Payments for Friday and Saturday dinners!
The check is in the mail.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 3:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Super Bowl LIII
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- Views: 621
Re: Super Bowl LIII
Probably the worst Super Bowl halftime show ever. Game sucked, too.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 1:30 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: ??? BWE 2019 ??? Any Food Allergies/Restrictions/Preferences
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Re: ??? BWE 2019 ??? Any Food Allergies/Restrictions/Preferences
I can't do shrimp but have no problems with scallops, oysters, crabs, lobster or mussels.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Jan 30, 2019 11:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TNs - why bother?
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Re: TNs - why bother?
I don't take tasting notes. I do pay careful attention to the tasting notes of about 30 people whose opinions I value. These include most of the BWEers like Stu, Stefan, Jim, DavidG, Ian, Blanquito, etc. Also pay attention to the notes posted by individuals I know from tasting groups and other wine ...
- Tue Jan 15, 2019 3:33 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Hello from Shanghai
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Re: Hello from Shanghai
Happy Birthday, Nic. Have a great day!!
Unlike some of you kids, when I hear mention of Shanghai, I don't think of Shanghai Surprise. I'm really old so Marlene Dietrich as Shanghai Lilly in the early 1930s movie Shanghai Express is what comes to mind.
Chris Bublitz
Unlike some of you kids, when I hear mention of Shanghai, I don't think of Shanghai Surprise. I'm really old so Marlene Dietrich as Shanghai Lilly in the early 1930s movie Shanghai Express is what comes to mind.
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2 things you really need to know
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Re: 2 things you really need to know
Do you know where my keys are, David?
Happy New Year Everyone!!!
Chris Bublitz
Happy New Year Everyone!!!
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Dec 31, 2018 7:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1989 Cos d’Estournel TN
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1459
Re: 1989 Cos d’Estournel TN
I do remember the 1989 Cos from that long ago 1989 dinner at Fabios. I was surprised by how good it was - I agree it is one of the best 1989s. There are a number of disappointments (Latour and Mouton and Grand Puy Lacoste come to mind) from 1989 and Cos was a bit disappointing early on but I think i...
- Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:00 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1998 la grave a pomerol
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Re: 1998 la grave a pomerol
If it's a Pomerol from 1998, good chance it's going to be really good. Every one I have tried has been wonderful.
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Chris Bublitz
- Sun Dec 16, 2018 5:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Best white burgundy vintage ever?
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Re: Best white burgundy vintage ever?
Premox is still a thing - had a couple bottles of 2012 Criots Batard Montrachet showing early signs of premox in January and February 2017. They were rich and delicious but had clearly peaked. Given their aging trajectory, not for keeping. A good (let alone a Grand Cru) white Burgundy should still b...
- Sat Dec 15, 2018 5:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
- Replies: 66
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Re: BWE Denver, Thursday March 28 - who’s in?
I am certainly in for Thursday night. Marjorie is likely to participate as well. As to theme, I'm fine with years ending in 9. I do have some 1979s left and many of the 1999s are in a good place now. Probably better to leave 1989 for Saturday night.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Nov 22, 2018 6:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 16 Vintages of La Conseillante @ the Embassy of France in DC
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16 Vintages of La Conseillante @ the Embassy of France in DC
Oh what to do on the odd Tuesday night (November 14) in DC. Drop into the French Embassy and enjoy 4 different Champagnes, 16 vintages of Chateau La Conseillante and some Sauternes to go with a wonderful dinner. Marcus and I successfully crashed the head table to sit with event organizer, Panos Kaka...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:19 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC gathering tonight
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Re: BWE DC gathering tonight
Ok, Ok, I'll say something. We did not open either of the dessert wines - a Muller-Catoir Eiswein and a JJ Prum Gold Cap Auslese. And yes, David I do have your bottle and will hold it for a future event. It was a great evening, getting together with old friends. The wines all showed very well and th...
- Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:41 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
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Re: President Trump
There are still about 400,000 ballots left to count in Arizona - and that's after the additional 200,000 that were counted yesterday and today. Sinema is now leading in the senate race in Arizona. It will be interesting to see how the Maine 2nd district race works out with the ranked order voting. C...
- Thu Oct 25, 2018 4:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My new wine obsession: Sauternes
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Re: My new wine obsession: Sauternes
I like your idea stefan - Champagne and Sauternes at 2019 BWE . I think that would be great.
Also think, since it will be 2019, we should do 1989 Bordeaux at 30.
Chris Bublitz
Also think, since it will be 2019, we should do 1989 Bordeaux at 30.
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Oct 24, 2018 11:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My new wine obsession: Sauternes
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Re: My new wine obsession: Sauternes
I like Sauternes with blue cheeses. And of course with a pate or foie gras. Savory works best. I have it with lobster and that was fine. Except for Yquem and Climens, most Sauternes are relatively cheap.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Oct 22, 2018 3:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How does March 28-31 in Denver sound for BWE '19?
- Replies: 148
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Re: How does March 28-31 in Denver sound for BWE '19?
Certainly in for Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Maybe Wednesday.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 1:20 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How does March 28-31 in Denver sound for BWE '19?
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Re: How does March 28-31 in Denver sound for BWE '19?
Marjorie says she already has it on her calendar.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Oct 17, 2018 12:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: How does March 28-31 in Denver sound for BWE '19?
- Replies: 148
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Re: How does March 28-31 in Denver sound for BWE '19?
I think it's a good idea to get the dates set this far in advance - really helps planning my calendar. I'm in for this and probably Marjorie as well.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Sep 19, 2018 6:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Denver offline last night- a serious flight of 86s and more
- Replies: 25
- Views: 1842
Re: Denver offline last night- a serious flight of 86s and more
1986 Pichon Lalande is amazing. 1996 Yquem is amazing - even in a mediocre year for Sauternes, Yquem will do whatever it takes to make a great wine. I have been to a number of wine dinners in Colorado - always a great time, especially if Tom and Blanquito are involved.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2018 A vintage of the Century?
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- Views: 833
Re: 2018 A vintage of the Century?
But what about the 2020s? I've heard they are going to be Great.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Denver offline last night- a serious flight of 86s and more
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- Views: 1842
Re: Denver offline last night- a serious flight of 86s and more
Pretty sure it was the 1999 Guigal Ampuis that was corked - sorry. One other thing, I was at a 1985 Bordeaux dinner in DC just 3 days after this and I thought the 1986s were much better. Both the 1985 Cos and Pichon Lalande showed well but were much lighter weight than the 1986 versions of each. Man...
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Denver offline last night- a serious flight of 86s and more
- Replies: 25
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Re: Denver offline last night- a serious flight of 86s and more
The dog ate Blanquito's homework - uh, er, tasting notes. I took no tasting notes but can report that: 2003 Cos d'Estournel was rich and fruity and quite delicious. I thought it was Bordeaux but it had a bit of Cal Cab like fruit showing through. Didn't seem spoofed or over the top. About 97 points....
- Tue Aug 28, 2018 1:48 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Anyone buying 2015 red burgs?
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Re: Anyone buying 2015 red burgs?
There is a lot of excellent relatively inexpensive ($20 - $50) 2015 red wine from all over Europe. This. My wine buying "freeze" is in constant jeopardy, there are so many affordable, delicious, European wines from 2014-2016 for sale right now (especially from France: champagne, northern ...
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2000 La Croix du Casse
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Re: TN: 2000 La Croix du Casse
Now all gone but I was a big fan of the 1995 and 1998 La Croix du Casse.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Aug 27, 2018 7:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Anyone buying 2015 red burgs?
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- Views: 2122
Re: Anyone buying 2015 red burgs?
The 2015 red Burgundies I have tasted are very fruity and quite delicious. Almost everything I have tried has been less than $50 - Givry, Mercurey, Fixin, Bourgogne, Savigny les Beaune, Marsannay, etc. Mostly from MacArthur in DC. They are all good. There is a lot of excellent relatively inexpensive...
- Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: More random Rhones notes
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- Views: 654
Re: More random Rhones notes
I too, have mostly migrated from Chateauneuf to Cote Du Rhone and like DavidG, I am a fan of Charvin Poutet. I have had very good luck with low-priced ($8-$20) 2015 red wines from all over France and Italy.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
Re: test
I'm good.
By the way, last night's bottle of 2012 Barde Haut was really singing.
Chris Bublitz
By the way, last night's bottle of 2012 Barde Haut was really singing.
Chris Bublitz
- Thu May 24, 2018 2:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy birthday to Chris and Tom
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Re: Happy birthday to Chris and Tom
And now, glasses of1998 Smith Haute Lafite and 1993 Robert Ampeau Volnay-Santenots. Things still OK.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu May 24, 2018 1:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy birthday to Chris and Tom
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- Views: 843
Re: Happy birthday to Chris and Tom
Thanks, enjoying a wonderful 2015 Cotes Du Rhone as wine by the glass in a nice restaurant in Minneapolis. The group having a wine dinner across from us have sent over glasses of 2001 Beaucastel and 1996 Latricieres-Chambertin. Life is good.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon May 21, 2018 9:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Best Bordeaux vintages of the last 10 years (2008 on)?
- Replies: 20
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Re: Best Bordeaux vintages of the last 10 years (2008 on)?
Besides the big 4 (2009, 2010, 2015, 2016), I think 2014 is probably the best. However, for short term drinking, I'm a big fan of the 2012 vintage - lovely fruit with nice ripeness but not over-the-top and great for drinking young.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Apr 12, 2018 11:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1982 Bordeaux
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1979
Re: TN: 1982 Bordeaux
Thanks, Stuart, for posting your notes on this very impressive tasting. Some of the results of the tasting are a little surprising to me - I have had particularly good luck with some of the disappointments. Recent bottles of 1982 Trotanoy (95), Certan de May (96) and Pichon Lalande (97) have all bee...
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 6:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: It's cold as a bastard.
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- Views: 5658
Re: It's cold as a bastard.
Snow delay at the start of the Colorado Rockies game yesterday in Denver. Also about 25 degrees at the start of the game.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat Apr 07, 2018 3:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Question for all those who tried the 1998 Bordeaux...
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- Views: 878
Re: Question for all those who tried the 1998 Bordeaux...
I think Nic got t just about perfect.
Chris Bublitz
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