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by DavidG
Thu Feb 01, 2024 4:13 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 15
Views: 576

Re: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....

Nicklasss wrote: Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:51 am Nice! I can tell you the 2016 is great too!
Nic, does the 2016 still need cellar time? How about the 2014… let it sleep?

My notes from a year ago said ok now but better in 5-10 years.
by DavidG
Wed Jan 31, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 1045

Re: Whole Lotta Lafite

Valid point Ian. But once you get past 20 years or so, the risk of bottle variation increases, and I’m not sure that can be fairly attributed to the estate.
by DavidG
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:00 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
Replies: 29
Views: 1045

Re: Whole Lotta Lafite

Wow, now that’s a Lafite feat!

I’ve been favorably impressed with the ‘88, possibly because of low expectations and possibly for sentimental purposes. Your note seems spot on.
by DavidG
Mon Jan 29, 2024 10:30 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Old Burgundy Dinner
Replies: 6
Views: 539

Re: Old Burgundy Dinner

Nice report on some terrific wines.

The one ive actually had is the 1988 Salon. We drank a lot of that for anniversary celebrations over the years. Probably 5+ years since we finished our stash. Salon is one of my favorite Champagnes, but I haven’t bought any since the 2006. Just too expensive.
by DavidG
Sat Jan 27, 2024 3:39 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Getting high on a 2020 Sociando Mallet with a little help from my friends....
Replies: 8
Views: 616

Re: Getting high on a 2020 Sociando Mallet with a little help from my friends....

Nice description Jim. Sounds like a wine I'd enjoy. But the cellar is overflowing so no new purchases for me.

Regarding BAMA, I had a 2000 about a week ago. Just like the 2010 RG described.
by DavidG
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:58 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: President Trump
Replies: 5480
Views: 684405

Re: President Trump

Yeah, it’s waaay too early to make any serious predictions.

Bitches gonna bitch. Trump is great for the media, horrible for the country.
by DavidG
Tue Jan 23, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: President Trump
Replies: 5480
Views: 684405

Re: President Trump

Jim, I’m starting to worry about losing that bet to you…
by DavidG
Mon Jan 22, 2024 4:05 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

While waiting for my doctor to finish a colonoscopy before doing my endoscopy (I hope he washed his hands in between) I discovered that I had won a few lots at an auction: 6 2017 Vaudesir, L. Michel $381.30 6 1998 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Laurene $227.55 6 2014 Chateau Haut Bailly $409.59 3 2009 ...
by DavidG
Thu Jan 18, 2024 1:55 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Nothing crazy about 2014 Latour IMO Jim.

I’m so far sticking to my “no Bordeaux younger than 2019” pledge, and trying to backfill only 2016 and older.
by DavidG
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Fortunately, the glitch kept me out long enough for the good deals on stuff I’m interested in to be picked over. Tempted by 2016 Cantemerle at $40 but I’m well set on that and Saratoga has it for even less.
by DavidG
Wed Jan 17, 2024 3:23 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

It's been awhile since I've ordered from Zachys, I always got good service from them. There seems to be a glitch in the website right now. Just click on any Zachys website link from any of their emails and you sidestep that dump birthdate check which does not permit you to enter their site and shop...
by DavidG
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:12 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 Siran
Replies: 3
Views: 810

Re: 2019 Siran

The 2015 and 2016 were terrific QPR as well, very good-excellent wines.
by DavidG
Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:01 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3603

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

Wow, $125 is insane. Sure that’s not for 375s?

If you’re serious about buying extra and there’s availability put me down for 4.
by DavidG
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:53 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Replies: 11
Views: 1328

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

Happy Birthday Nic!
by DavidG
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2014 Duhart Milon has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Replies: 9
Views: 1124

Re: 2014 Duhart Milon has been uncorked and other ramblings....

I think you nailed the chatacter of the 2014 vintage: solid, classic, not flashy. I haven't had the Duhart but can second your endorsement of the Leoville Barton.
by DavidG
Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Regarding those 2016 Haut Brion - my favorite First Growth from a killer year and at INSANE “last chance” NH closeout pricing… I posted this in the Mr. Lafite thread, but it really belongs here. What can you say about a guy that goes 200 miles out of his way on his trip home from work to pick up a f...
by DavidG
Tue Jan 09, 2024 11:59 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3603

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

So, what can you say about a guy that goes 200 miles out of his way on his trip home from work to pick up a few bottles of fine Bordeaux for a buddy he sees maybe every year or two? Just because the buddy posted on BWE that he’d buy those bottles of 2016 Haut Brion (at INSANE pricing) if he could fi...
by DavidG
Mon Jan 08, 2024 5:51 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3603

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

I'll email you Jim...
by DavidG
Sun Jan 07, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3603

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

I'm set on '19 Montrose. It was ~$125 from Macarthurs as a future.

If I could figure out where the '16 Haut Brion is, and if they'd hold them for pickup in the summer, I might pull the trigger. I'll call them Monday. Do they usually know what's in stock in which stote if you call?
by DavidG
Sat Jan 06, 2024 4:48 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3603

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

Kind of a wonky website trying to figure out which store has what in stock, and the filters dont always work consistently, but this is the website for the NH state liquor stores: https://www.liquorandwineoutlets.com/ A number of 2016 Bordeaux are listed at 20% off or more (2016 Haut Brion marked dow...
by DavidG
Fri Jan 05, 2024 6:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Guide Hachette 2024
Replies: 9
Views: 1394

Re: Guide Hachette 2024

Thanks for the insight all.
by DavidG
Thu Jan 04, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
Replies: 29
Views: 3603

Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.

Well done!
You are wise to keep hands off.
Leave them all alone in the dark and who knows, maybe they’ll multiply?
by DavidG
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:07 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: A fantastic night with Stu and Kathy
Replies: 12
Views: 1752

Re: A fantastic night with Stu and Kathy

Great to see you all together and enjoying each other's company along with some fantastic wines. Well done as always!
by DavidG
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:02 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Guide Hachette 2024
Replies: 9
Views: 1394

Re: Guide Hachette 2024

Looks like 2022 Bordeaux rouge is tops in their estimation. I'm too old for them but it will be interesting to see the in-the-bottle impressions.

Does Hachette taste blind? Are there particular critics for each region or do they use a committee rating system?
by DavidG
Sat Dec 30, 2023 2:59 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What are your top 10 wines of 2023?
Replies: 21
Views: 2848

Re: What are your top 10 wines of 2023?

Still reliving the ‘80s glory days:
1989 Haut Brion
1988 Krug
1988 Yquem
1989 Montrose
1989 Lynch Bages
1985 La Mission Haut Brion
1990 Leoville Las Cases
1982 Haut Brion
1982 Gruaud Larose
1986 Talbot
by DavidG
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:45 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Nic, I’m always on the lookout for 2016 Bordeaux.
by DavidG
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:44 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Xmas 2023
Replies: 9
Views: 1437

Re: Xmas 2023

Sounds like a lot of nice Xmas dinners and bottles opened.
Feel better Jay.
by DavidG
Fri Dec 29, 2023 3:41 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Xmas wines
Replies: 1
Views: 602

Re: Xmas wines

Nice report marcs. I bought a buch of 2105 Cantemerle and have been popping them right and left. No complexity yet but I agree the nose is great and the palate is solid.
by DavidG
Thu Dec 28, 2023 10:26 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: So what have you bought lately?
Replies: 4868
Views: 1548093

Re: So what have you bought lately?

Solely due to BWE enablement:
4 x 2019 Giscours
by DavidG
Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:47 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Well, as simple as Nic can be
Replies: 7
Views: 1109

Re: Well, as simple as Nic can be

Merry Christmas Nic and a happy healthy New Year to all BWEs!
by DavidG
Mon Dec 25, 2023 1:46 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: BWE Saturday Convention Notes/Pics/Vids
Replies: 6
Views: 921

Re: BWE Saturday Convention Notes/Pics/Vids

Awesome report Joel. Thanks for taking the time. A nice holiday present for the group. My top 5: 85 La Miss 82 Gruaud 86 Talbot 98 Angelus 90 Baron The 89 Lynch was my biggest disappointment. It wasn't corked or flawed in any detectable way, but it wasn’t anywhere near expectations. I left it in an ...
by DavidG
Fri Dec 22, 2023 6:35 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
Replies: 59
Views: 24785

Re: 2023 BWE WOTY

I haven't had 2019 Giscours or d'Issan so can't comment from experience.
If they showed well at a BWE gathering, they warrant consideration.
by DavidG
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:23 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
Replies: 59
Views: 24785

Re: 2023 BWE WOTY

No objection to 2019 Montrose here. A few other worthy 2019s to consider:
2019 Palmer
2019 Vieux Chateau Certan
2019 Rauzan Segla
by DavidG
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:17 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Mmmm doggie....
Replies: 10
Views: 1223

Re: Mmmm doggie....

Yowza!
by DavidG
Thu Dec 21, 2023 8:13 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 St. Emilions
Replies: 9
Views: 1322

Re: 2019 St. Emilions

Thanks Mark, I have high hopes for the 2019s. And for my prospects for being around long enough to enjoy them in their early maturity.

I may never try many 2020s. I stopped after 2019.
by DavidG
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:29 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
Replies: 59
Views: 24785

Re: 2023 BWE WOTY

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. :lol:

Maybe Meiomi Pinot Noir - that's about as anti-BWE as you can get.
by DavidG
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:26 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2019 St. Emilions
Replies: 9
Views: 1322

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 ...
by DavidG
Mon Dec 18, 2023 8:15 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Mini dreamer tasting
Replies: 10
Views: 1100

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.