Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

DavidG

For some reason Marcus your note made me think:

Insignia = golden retriever
LMHB = border collie

Not that either wine was a dog...

DavidG

Happy Birthday Nic!
And Danny, second 60th - you look great for 120!
Mine's later this month.

DavidG

jckba wrote:Picked up a 6er of the 2015 Vieux Don Johnson CdP at $44.98/per and with free shipping from Central Wine Merchants in NJ.

You should put it in a blind tasting against the Vieux Philip Michael Thomas.

DavidG

I agree with Glenn and JC. A corked wine is corked from the get-go and will have its effect on the wine regardless of age, though how obvious that effect might be could vary. And the industry seems to have significantly reduced the percentage of corked bottles.

DavidG

stefan wrote:Several of us are booked at the Washington Marriott Georgetown.

FYI despite the name and the location near M St, that hotel is not in Georgetown. It's between Dupont and Washington Circles.

DavidG

The Saturday dinner is a definite go, so go ahead and make travel and hotel arrangements. Hampton Inn at 901 6th St NW is close to Charlie Palmer and reasonable. I planned to ask for money in February once I have all the details ironed out but I’ll be away, so probably March 1. Love the 1998 theme. ...

DavidG

Nice selection of wines Nic. Never heard of Pol Carson. Wonder if it gets imported to the US?

DavidG

I don’t always drink super-Tuscans, but when I do, I drink Tignanello. I like Sassicaia, Ornellaia, etc. but they don’t wow me enough to buy them. As to the aging question, I agree with Harry. The good ones, even if "modern," will still age well. And I certainly wouldn’t let one Italian Bo...

DavidG

Awoke to 7 degrees F, winds still howling but not as fiercely as yesterday. Low of 3 predicted tonight but less wind. At least we avoided the snow.

Maybe mild stuff for you Down Easters and Canadians, but more than I’m happy with.

DavidG

I’m no expert on labels so can’t offer any insight. There are some knowledgeable people on Wine Berserkers who could likely comment on the pictures of the bottles or the store's reputation. Hope it’s great, and I hope your 60th brings you health and happiness. I'll put Tom's and my birth year, 1956,...

DavidG

Well, if we’re ranking all 5: Haut Brion - aroma and flavor profile plus consistency Margaux - aroma and flavor profile Lafite - aroma and flavor profile, almost a tie with Margaux Mouton - great highs but least consistent of the 5 Latour - great highs but generally too stern for my palate, never re...

DavidG

You guys can keep your bragging rights. I’m freezing my candy ass off here below the Mason-Dixon line despite awakening to a comparatively balmy 7 degrees. And a big storm, a "bomb cyclone" no less, followed by even colder weather is on its way. We’re heading to FL in February, which almos...

DavidG

Antoine, I like Bordeaux older than Jim does. Most of those I'm interested in start to drink well at 15 years. Though I've never had it, I would guess that would be the case for your 2006 Calon Segur. People on CellarTracker whose palates are similar to mine say to start opening them in about 5 year...

DavidG

A well-reasoned choice, Jim.

AKR wrote:Johnny Depp says "Truly a great choice, I drink a bottle for breakfast every day"

Only one?

DavidG

While I’ve had a few excellent Ridge Zins aged to 15-20 years that did show a complex transformation, I generally drink them young.

DavidG

I agree with Stefan's comments, and would add that the blend in the Geyserville may give it a slight advantage for long haul aging over the Lytton Springs.

DavidG

That should be a treat, Ian. Let us know how it works out.

DavidG

Thanks guys. I have one more bottle of 1947 Borgogno, but not the Cannubi. Saving it for her 75th. Or 80th.

DavidG

I bought this about 18 months ago in anticipation of opening it for Peggy's 70th. We took it to the Prime Rib in Baltimore, the site of one of our first dates over 30 years ago. 1947 Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo Riserva Cannubi - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (12/26/2017) Stood up for 4 wee...

DavidG

In no particular order. The 1988s tend to get extra credit in the memorable category as wedding year wines. 1989 Haut Brion 1989 Conseillante 1988 Lynch Bages - my 89s are still too young to make the list, the 88 is à point 1988 Krug 1996 Krug 1996 Salon 1988 Yquem 2001 Yquem 1988 Dal Forno Romano R...

DavidG

Now that’s the sort of swamp draining I can get behind! Our Peckerhead-in-Chief could take a lesson. Sorry to hear the Grange was past peak, but the rest all sounded wonderful. I’ve had most of the Granges from the 81 to the 98, many with 20-30 years of age, and have found they don’t really turn int...

DavidG

Now it feels like the holidays. Stefan has started posting the family TNs and all is right with the world. Wishing the very best to you and Jan and the whole gang.

DavidG

Jim, as Benevolent Dictator of BWE, doesn’t the simple act of you opening a bottle make it a 90+ point wine?

DavidG

Those are structural descriptors Danny. To ne it evokes crisp acidity and great balance. Maybe like Jim's "crunchy" descriptor.

DavidG

Yes, Danny, like you 2009 was my last Bordeaux futures vintage. I did skip 2010-2015, buying only a few bottles here and there after release. But 2016 EP got its hooks in me, though only 2 cases worth.

DavidG

Great report as always, and I love the pictures on your site, especially of the people. Thanks for sharing. I broke my "too old to buy young Bordeaux" promise to buy a couple of cases of 2016 futures. I think I'm truly done buying now, but enjoy reading about the latest vintage regardless.

DavidG

Danny, to truly appreciate Cheval Blanc you must drink it out of a styrofoam cup and pair it with a fast food burger.

DavidG

At the time, the dire predictions of excessive heat and "scorched" wines scared me off of 2003s. Jancis' take was more nuanced and turned out to be more accurate, but it wasn’t encouraging either. I purchased very little. Pichon Lalande since it is a perennial favorite, and Cos and Pavie b...

DavidG

Tell me more about the 2003. You mention hype. I recall there being major disagreements over this wine back when it was first bottled and released. From great to over-ripe and roasted and lacking any typicity. So of course I bought 2 bottles to find out for myself. Both are still resting in the cell...

DavidG

Plenty of 2005 love here. I did some serious cellar thinning in preparation for our downsizing. About 35 cases off to auction. I kept all my 2005 Bordeaux.

But I’m leaning towards a 2014 because they are the current release.

DavidG

We’ll be in Sarasota Feb 3 to March 3. Possibly booked 2/22 - 2/25.

DavidG

The Charlie Palmer Alcove room is reserved for Saturday night, March 24. Festivities begin at 6 PM. We'll start with passed hors d'oeuvres and Champagne. The Champagne is resting in my cellar: MV Krug 164eme and 2006 Taittinger Comtes. Dinner at 7 PM or 7:30 PM depending on whether we do a blind tas...

DavidG

I could tell it was Rimmerman without even reading it, based on length alone.

DavidG

Oh I don’t know. It was an aberration of a campaign. A child molester lost by a whole 1%. Next year two thirds of Senators up for re-election are Democrats. It’s going to be a very difficult year to pick up net seats in the Senate. I think this is right. 48% voted for Moore. He carried the white fe...

DavidG

If DM is for dextromethorphan, it’s also a cough suppressant. Very useful if the cough is getting the better of you. I use just the guaifenesin alone as an expectorant without the cough suppressant to help get the mucus out during the day if the cough isn’t too bad. I also like a humidifier in the b...

DavidG

Rest when you’re exhausted. Feels better.

DavidG

Decency wins in Alabama.

DavidG

Stay in bed, drink a lot of water, hot liquids, chicken soup. Ibuprofen for aches and pains. Pseudoephedrine (ask your MD first if this is an issue with other meds or if you have hypertension) plus nasal spray decongestant at bedtime to breathe enough to get to sleep. Dextromethorphan at bedtime to ...

DavidG

Welcome aboard Felix. I agree that Bush, W in particular with his Midfle East wars, is responsible for far more human suffering and death than Trump. The Bushes had 12 years between them. Trump has only had 1. Give him time. The potentially saving grace with Trump is that he is so overtly vile and s...

DavidG

Question for all, but especially for Jim: I think we can agree that Trump is the worst ever President of the United States. At least worst modern day President. Someone who makes us nostalgic for George W. Bush, who we all thought was a terrible President with several catastrophes on his watch - 91...

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