Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

JimHow

The New Hampshire folks ended up being very nice, I guess I've developed a bit of a reputation there.
They extended the 20% sale for me.

JimHow

If/when you come to the Great State of Maine, Nicola, I will uncork one....

JimHow

Stash has been stored safely in cellar, surrounded by security of poison-tipped darts and jungle trip wires.
Inventory of Lafite now totals 34 bottles. I will drink well when I am 116 years old....

JimHow

That’s a lot of murder trials!

JimHow

Agent How reporting.
Stash has been secured.
Over.

JimHow

Yes, the 1986 Pichon Lalande used to be one of my top ten wines, it seems like "the tannins have outraced the fruit" in more recent bottles. Slightly alarmingly, I think the last three bottles of '89 Pichon Baron have been corked. I really enjoyed the dinner at Bistro Lepic. I vote for hav...

JimHow

I’m glad you liked it, Nic, we were comparing notes with Jim Harrigan in DC and he agrees as well. The $28 price we’ve been getting it at is as good a deal as I’ve seen in at least a decade. I have two cases of the 2019 and a case of the 2020.

JimHow

Thanks for the report, Mike, I am in no way surprised that 2019 + Leoville Barton excelled, it’s as consistent a performer as I’ve seen in my entire Bordeaux tasting career and 2019 is as good a vintage. As I reported a few weeks back, the 2019 Langoa was my favorite ever.

JimHow

Jimmy uncorked the 1978 Giscours towards the end of the dinner and it was profound on the nose and palate, almost youthful, it was one of my wines of the night. Both the 1989 Pichon Lalande and 1989 Palmer were outstanding, the 1989 Pichon Baron was unfortunately damaged. I’m not sure what to make o...

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The artist does have a connection to the porn industry....

https://www.decanter.com/wine-news/jeff ... ist-23078/

JimHow

Two very enthusiastic thumbs up for the food and service, thank you Joel for organizing, it was great to see Joel, Jimmy, Brian, David, Marcs, and Winona. We had our own private room, no corkage fees, I can’t wait to go back there again! Highly recommended. I’m on the road so I’ll be brief here, we ...

JimHow

Wow there’s a lot going on in that label.

JimHow

I bought their last 6 bottles of 2019 Lafite.
After this purchase I will be done buying wine for the year….
Lolololol

JimHow

New Hampshire is working with me on those 2016 Lafites. I'll report back. Over.

JimHow

Hey whatever people feel is fine with me. Some of the lines are better than others. Some of the lines are trying too hard. I’ll bet the 2010 Mouton is an Mmm Doggie though.

JimHow

We are counting on the great state of Michigan, Mr. Northway, to save the American democracy experiment as we know it, and perhaps the health and welfare of the other 8 billion inhabitants on the planet. No pressure, I know, but I'll buy you a nice Felsina Rancia from the vintage of you choice if yo...

JimHow

Over two decades ago I drank a 1996 La Croix Ducru-Beaucaillou. It was swill. It was a supermarket wine at best. Thin, shallow, watery. No resemblance to the first label. For over twenty years, I have just basically kept away from this wine. Over the years, however, I have heard from some like Racer...

JimHow

I was in Manhattan yesterday, there were four U.S. Presidents on the other side of the street. I'm in Washington now, going to meet up with some BWEers tomorrow night for some fine Bordeaux. Every way I cut my interactive 270 electoral college map, it comes down to a frighteningly fairly narrow path...

JimHow

No I did not see one on line, it is pretty extensive, but of course pricey.
We had a glass of Louis Roederer NV to start, then the Domaine des Lambreys, then a glass of Gevrey Chambertin with the final red wine based course and dessert.

JimHow

Oui I thought we were going to have to do 5pm but a 6:30pm slot opened up so I snatched it on Wednesday night.
I've been thinking about that meal for the past 48 hours, the staff was so nice to us and the food/wine match was one of those things that makes life worth living...

JimHow

Thanks David, I think I will buy more if they will work with me.

JimHow

It was a magical night, Danny, a dinner of a lifetime.
I enjoyed this video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV1jiBHG19Q

JimHow

It was not decanted, but it seemed very open and expressive of its terroir from the get go. A bit warm on the first taste but she brought more ice and we were good to go….

JimHow

We had such a wonderful experience last night at Le Bernardin in midtown Manhattan. The staff was wonderful, so professional, courteous, well-versed, but in no way pretentious or snobby. Our sommelier was wonderful, I focused on the white Burgundy page of the list and she led me to the 2018 Domaine ...

JimHow

Ah well probably for the best, they are protecting me from myself. They have bent the rules for me before, letting me close out the purchases after the sale is over, etc. I would think they would be willing to work with me to sell me 18 bottles of wine for $12k but I guess not, ah well, it's not all...

JimHow

Ha ha I am certain he is referencing you Ian, he who picked out that 1988 Pichon Baron blind back in 2015. That may be one of the most impressive fears I’ve seen in all the years of BWE.

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Does Coravin really work?

JimHow

I really liked the 2019 Giscours. I really, realky liked the 2019 d’Issan.

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The 2009 Giscours was a BWE wine of the year, Mark, I think we liked it in its youth but I agree with you, it was tight as a witch’s ass when I had it last year. I recall Musigny151 saying, if you like the 2009 Giscours wait til you try the 2010.

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This guy is being a dink, they have worked with me before.

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This guy is being an asshole at the Hampton South store, Gerry, I know he’s bullshitting me…. Hello, Unfortunately, Online ordering is down for a system update and there is a transfer freeze (so neither store could get 12 bottles in one location). We also cannot take orders/payment over the phone. Y...

JimHow

Sounds good to me, Mr. Flaneur.
I'll be dining with a few BWEers in the nation's capital this weekend.

JimHow

I had a 2010 La Confession last year that was a disappointment. 2009 Giscours was closed for business. 2009 d’Armailhac was spectacular.

JimHow

Yes, they should be reaching their plateau of maturity by then....
Mmmm.... I can taste the cedar and cassis and black currant now....

JimHow

My email to them: Let's see how they respond. Hi Stores 73 and 76. A few months ago I bought a sealed original wood case from I think the Hampton north store. It looks like you have 10 bottles at the North store and 8 bottles at the South store. I haven't made the decision to pull the trigger yet bu...

JimHow

Yeah I hear you, I mean, if it's probably insured and nothing else goes wrong, at worst my heirs should be able to sell them at break even prices, I would think. And heck when I'm 78 years old and they are feeding me my steaks in my pajamas in a room with CNN on what do I care if I uncork them then,...

JimHow

It is $691 tax free, Ian. I bought a sealed owc six pack a couple months ago, I'm considering buying 6 to 18 more. I'm mad. I'm a madman.

JimHow

What are your thoughts on 2016 Lafite at $691 Ian?

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And… Maine Lobstah!!

JimHow

Thanks Stefan what is the 2016 Lafite going for?

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