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by DavidG
Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: A Wonderful Year of Wines and Friends
Replies: 2
Views: 691

Re: A Wonderful Year of Wines and Friends

Looking forward to your impressions Joel!
by DavidG
Sun Dec 17, 2023 10:38 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
Replies: 15
Views: 1991

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...
by DavidG
Fri Dec 15, 2023 7:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
Replies: 15
Views: 1991

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...
by DavidG
Wed Dec 13, 2023 11:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
Replies: 15
Views: 1991

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 ...
by DavidG
Wed Dec 13, 2023 9:13 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
Replies: 59
Views: 24776

Re: 2023 BWE WOTY

Agree on the facts JC. Selection process has been whimsical.
by DavidG
Wed Dec 13, 2023 8:56 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2005 Bellevue Mondotte and Pavie
Replies: 15
Views: 1991

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”...
by DavidG
Tue Dec 12, 2023 2:24 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: It's time to (re) introduce myself.
Replies: 7
Views: 1048

Re: It's time to (re) introduce myself.

Welcome back. Look forward to seeing more of you.
by DavidG
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2021 Turley Juveniles
Replies: 6
Views: 1031

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...
by DavidG
Mon Dec 11, 2023 6:37 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
Replies: 59
Views: 24776

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 ...
by DavidG
Thu Dec 07, 2023 6:14 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
Replies: 59
Views: 24776

Re: 2023 BWE WOTY

marcs wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2023 5:14 am I remember when Prieure Lichine was itself like $30/bottle
I remember when it was $15. Before your time, you young whippersnapper!
by DavidG
Wed Dec 06, 2023 3:00 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1547986

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Eric,
👍👍
by DavidG
Tue Dec 05, 2023 6:59 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
Replies: 20
Views: 3816

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...
by DavidG
Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:35 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2023 BWE DC Convention is under way!
Replies: 20
Views: 3816

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.
by DavidG
Thu Nov 16, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1547986

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...
by DavidG
Mon Nov 13, 2023 9:25 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1547986

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Ianjaig wrote: Mon Nov 13, 2023 12:33 am
DavidG wrote: Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:50 pm 4 x 2016 Malartic Lagraviere
Nice buying. I've had the 16 and thought it was beautiful, as was the 15.

Surprisingly, the 14 was really disappointing (nothing like the 15 or 16).
Good to hear. I was thinking give it 5 years before trying. Sounds like it’s already drinking well.
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1547986

Re: So what have you bought lately?

4 x 2016 Malartic Lagraviere
by DavidG
Wed Nov 01, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1547986

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...
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
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...
by DavidG
Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Worried with 2020 red wines of Bourgogne
Replies: 10
Views: 3276

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.
by DavidG
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...
by DavidG
Wed Oct 18, 2023 7:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
Replies: 11
Views: 3279

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.
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
Sun Oct 15, 2023 5:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
Replies: 11
Views: 3279

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.
by DavidG
Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages
Replies: 11
Views: 2988

Re: Red Bordeaux : what are your 3 favorite vintages

barsacpinci wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 3:29 am 82
89
90
+1

Subject to revision as younger vintages come online.
by DavidG
Sun Oct 15, 2023 1:31 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2
Replies: 11
Views: 3279

Re: BWE 2023 DC Convention 12/1-12/2

Peggy and I are in!
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:37 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Recent BWE get-together in Bordeaux
Replies: 7
Views: 2856

Re: Recent BWE get-together in Bordeaux

Wonderful report Alex, I really enjoyed hearing about the group getting together in Bordeaux.
by DavidG
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:20 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Two St Juliens
Replies: 3
Views: 1845

Re: Two St Juliens

Very nice stefan.
by DavidG
Mon Oct 09, 2023 12:17 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Pasta straw
Replies: 1
Views: 998

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
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
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.
by DavidG
Sat Sep 23, 2023 1:46 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Back to wine: 2000 Pontet Canet
Replies: 4
Views: 2039

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.
by DavidG
Mon Sep 11, 2023 11:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Over the Top Lunch 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 6721

Re: Over the Top Lunch 2023

Yup, a trove of real gems there, and wonderful notes to accompany them. You certainly know how to do OTT!
by DavidG
Sat Sep 09, 2023 3:23 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Magdelaine 2005
Replies: 11
Views: 5390

Re: Magdelaine 2005

Sounds wonderful Mark!
by DavidG
Fri Sep 08, 2023 7:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: COVID and wine - not a great combination
Replies: 29
Views: 15467

Re: COVID and wine - not a great combination

Not a fun thread folks. COVID has upped its game. I recommend using a product called Nozin https://www.nozin.com/ and masking of course. I bought a pack of disposable N95s. So far we have avoided COVID. Nozin can reduce bacteria present in the nose and subsequent postoperative wound infections. As ...