I think in Jim's absence we should pick something outrageous, just to see if he swoops in with a BD edict at the last minute.
Maybe Meiomi Pinot Noir - that's about as anti-BWE as you can get.
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- Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 24801
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 St. Emilions
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1327
Re: 2019 St. Emilions
Welcome back JD! Long time... I've only tried one 2019 so far, but I bought a fair number so I'll be watching with interest. I ended up with almost no 2019 St. Emilions. They pegged my over-ripe meter harder than any other commune back in the day, and I've been wary ever since. So of course the one ...
- Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Mini dreamer tasting
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1108
Re: Mini dreamer tasting
Nice line-up and report! Despite TominDC's best efforts, it took me a loooong time to warm up to Italian wines. Still not a big Sangiovese fan unless it's blended with Cab. And I do like Nebbiolo.
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A Wonderful Year of Wines and Friends
- Replies: 2
- Views: 695
Re: A Wonderful Year of Wines and Friends
Looking forward to your impressions Joel!
- Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2000
Re: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
Opened the 2005 Pavie a couple of nights ago. Here's the note as promised: 2005 Pavie : Going through some 2005 right bankers. Was overwhelmingly disappointed by the Bellevue-Mondotte and thought I'd better check in on the Pavie. Cellared since release. Pop and pour, drunk over 2 days. Dark purple t...
- Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2000
Re: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte
Bellvue Mondotte is Gerard Perse made just like Pavie and in 2005 both received the magical 3 digit score from Parker’s Richter scale, so why don’t you instead try to sell or consign them as they do have value to others. And then you can plug the dollars into something that won’t make you cringe wh...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2000
Re: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte
Danny, I don't think these were heat damaged, but anything’s possible. I think this is just a hot, overripe over extracted mess. Marcs and Stefan, I agree - been pretty happy with most 2005 left bankers I’ve opened. Not sure they all lived up to the hype but no regrefs. A lot of misses on the right ...
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:13 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 24801
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
Agree on the facts JC. Selection process has been whimsical.
- Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:56 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
- Replies: 15
- Views: 2000
2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
I bought a lot of 2005s. They are all over the place. This one is not a wine for drinking. This is a wine for laying down and avoiding. 2005 Bellevue Mondotte : Cellared since release, perfect cork and fill. Pop and pour, sampled over 4 hours. This has gone from “feh” a couple of years ago to “yuck”...
- Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: It's time to (re) introduce myself.
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1057
Re: It's time to (re) introduce myself.
Welcome back. Look forward to seeing more of you.
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2021 Turley Juveniles
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1042
Re: 2021 Turley Juveniles
That’s interesting as I would categorize them in exactly the opposite way. I find Turley wines enjoyable in their youth as they are high octane, ripe, juicy black fruited and peppery nuanced that can pair well with BBQ. The several times I have aged them I have ended up with pruney / raisany messes...
- Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 24801
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
JC, I hear you and understand where you're coming from. From my perspective, selection of wines that have been in the market for a while makes sense for BWE. It's part BWE's BWE-ness. We're more a fraternity of Bordeaux lovers/drinkers than a group that offers buying advice or critical analysis. Of ...
- Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:14 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 24801
- Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:00 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4870
- Views: 1548583
- Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3822
Re: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
Can’t believe I missed a 1982 Gruaud! That’s what I get for not circling all the tables like a vulture and just sitting nursing a couple of brilliant wines like I did. I liked the 1985 La Mission but had it at a time in the evening when my palate was no longer registering new WOTN candidates My WOT...
- Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:35 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
- Replies: 20
- Views: 3822
Re: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
Great to see the gang again.
Saturday WOTN for me was 1985 La Mission Haut Brion.
Other standouts were 1982 Gruaud, 1986 Talbot, and 2002 Krug.
Plus another 20+ excellent wines I had a chance to taste, and too many others to get to.
Saturday WOTN for me was 1985 La Mission Haut Brion.
Other standouts were 1982 Gruaud, 1986 Talbot, and 2002 Krug.
Plus another 20+ excellent wines I had a chance to taste, and too many others to get to.
- Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4870
- Views: 1548583
Re: So what have you bought lately?
I had a couple of bottles of 1947 Borgogno, one at age 70 and one at 75. They were the red capsule original bottling, not the black capsule bottles reconditioned at the winery. I stood them up for 2 months prior to opening. Corks were soft but came out intact with a Durand (highly recommended). They...
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4870
- Views: 1548583
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Good to hear. I was thinking give it 5 years before trying. Sounds like it’s already drinking well.
- Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1988 Pichon Lalande
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2499
Re: 1988 Pichon Lalande
A favorite producer and our wedding year, we went through a case of this a while back. Glad to hear it still delivers.
- Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4870
- Views: 1548583
Re: So what have you bought lately?
4 x 2016 Malartic Lagraviere
- Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:38 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4870
- Views: 1548583
Re: So what have you bought lately?
I may have already posted these when I bought them, but they showed up today: 2014 Leoville Barton x 12 2016 Leoville Barton x 6 Right in the middle of trick or treating, too. The FedEx guy must’ve been dodging dozens of kids. He rang and left it without even getting a signature. A treat for sure! M...
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Mass shooting Lewiston, our BD's hometown
- Replies: 37
- Views: 40092
Re: Mass shooting Lewiston, our BD's hometown
OMG, how horrible. Glad you are safe Jim.
- Thu Oct 26, 2023 5:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Best plots of land for winemaking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1482
Re: Best plots of land for winemaking
Welcome to BWE drcheung! The answer is terroir: microclimate, soil, exposure to sun, etc. Debates over influence of terroir vs. intervention by the winemaker have existed for decades. Right bank properties are notably missing from his list. What Bordeaux have you tried and liked? Any of those menti...
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Worried with 2020 red wines of Bourgogne
- Replies: 10
- Views: 3277
Re: Worried with 2020 red wines of Bourgogne
Very interesting. I wonder what impacts the end result more, average temp, number of spikes, magnitude of spikes? Or if each has their own different effect. Or how the vignerons respond.
- Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:39 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Best plots of land for winemaking
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1482
Re: Best plots of land for winemaking
Welcome to BWE drcheung! The answer is terroir: microclimate, soil, exposure to sun, etc. Debates over influence of terroir vs. intervention by the winemaker have existed for decades. Right bank properties are notably missing from his list. What Bordeaux have you tried and liked? Any of those mentio...
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3280
Re: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
I could bring a 98 RB. There’s a possibility I could suffer temporary dyslexia and bring an 89.
- Wed Oct 18, 2023 2:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What Should I Serve?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2126
Re: What Should I Serve?
Assuming your friend likes aged Bordeaux and won’t have this reaction:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7sELqobCIXU
1970 Conseillante would be my first choice.
1983 Comtesse would be my second choice.
Of course, no great wines, only great bottles at this stage.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=7sELqobCIXU
1970 Conseillante would be my first choice.
1983 Comtesse would be my second choice.
Of course, no great wines, only great bottles at this stage.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3280
Re: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
I don’t have any 83s or 85s left either, but can bring something from that decade.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2989
Re: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages
+1
Subject to revision as younger vintages come online.
- Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:31 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3280
Re: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
Peggy and I are in!
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2010 Cantemerle
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1969
Re: 2010 Cantemerle
Sounds nice. Cantemerle has been a regular go-to but I missed 2010.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2009 Gloria
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1389
Re: TN: 2009 Gloria
They can’t all be winners.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Recent BWE get-together in Bordeaux
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2860
Re: Recent BWE get-together in Bordeaux
Wonderful report Alex, I really enjoyed hearing about the group getting together in Bordeaux.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:20 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Two St Juliens
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1847
Re: Two St Juliens
Very nice stefan.
- Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:17 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pasta straw
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1001
Re: Pasta straw
Interesting first post. I guess it depends on what you’re drinking. I wouldn’t sip hot coffee through one. Or a fine Northern Medoc. https://pasta.life/pages/faq
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Dueling First Growth Fun
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2284
Re: Dueling First Growth Fun
Great lineup, and excellent notes Marcs.
- Mon Oct 02, 2023 11:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Your favorite 4ième Cru Classé
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5573
Re: Your favorite 4ième Cru Classé
Tough call between Beychevelle and Talbot. Went with Talbot on the strength of those great Cordier wines. For some reason Branaire has been hit or miss for me.
- Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Ch Cantemerle 2016
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2054
Re: Ch Cantemerle 2016
Thanks for the note. I have yet to crack a 2016 of this. Sounds like a winner.
- Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2040
Re: Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
Nice report, Jon, I wish I had your patience. I drank my last of 4 about 6 months ago. It performed just as yours did, taking an hour to open and showing plenty of exuberant fruit with some early complexity.
- Tue Sep 19, 2023 1:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A historic royal BWE visit to the Great State of Maine
- Replies: 67
- Views: 179665