Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

DavidG

Net positive and not close for me, though there were definitely negative aspects to his influence. Parker did impact winemaking. For the better early on, and then negatively from the mid-'90s forward. Fortunately, the good changes (cleaner cellars, less rot, less Brett, etc.) are sticking while the ...

DavidG

Welcome eel! Looking forward to hearing more from you.

Prieure Lichine 1983 was one of my first case purchases - my father and I took a drive to Scarsdale and we went in on 3 cases together.

DavidG

It's our 36th anniversary. Planning on an '88 Mouton and '88 Yquem but Peggy's been taking Tylenol and Advil for a sciatica flare so we'll postpone.

DavidG

GBF, I hope you are correct about 2005 Angelus. That’s one I’m holding but have yet to try. I should crack one. CT notes suggest to me it’s very “modern.” I’m not seeing a lot of suggestions about over-extraction. Though the most recent says it’s shut down and very oaky. What do you mean by “a lamb ...

DavidG

GBF, I’m not sure what your point is about Parker and the WA. He was still writing the WA Bordeaux reviews when 2005s were bottled. That was at a point when a lot of folks were saying his palate had turned. Nevertheless, I bought a number of 2005s that he extolled in prose and rated highly (97-100 p...

DavidG

I went long (for me) on 2005s and have about half of them left. It was the last year I bought based heavily on Parker reviews. I was a slow learner. Early hype gave way to concerns for excessive extraction. I drank a lot of the lesser ones and a few of the bigger names at 10-15 years. The overextrac...

DavidG

I’m so sorry Joel.
Wishing you comfort.
I lost a younger brother over a decade ago.
Such a difficult, painful time.
My thoughts are with you.

DavidG

Bummer, Danny. Hope that’s the only trigger. Or alternatively if it’s frequent enough something can be done.

Spitting helps for larger events. Less useful for a single bottle at home but if Danielle is drinking and the bottle can be stretched 3 days?

DavidG

I think it’s been a while since NV Pol Roger has been $25. Not counting crazy NH discounts, that is. We served it at our wedding 36 years ago and IIRC it was in the upper $20s back then. Then again, $25 in 1988 would be $64 today.

DavidG

I would add 1986 Talbot (I bought a couple for $150 recently), as well as all the usual suspects from 1988, including PLL and Las Cases. No one cares about 1988 anymore, and its great value along with 1983. SF Ed Very wise words. This is exactly where I’d be setting my sights. Well-stored bottles o...

DavidG

stefan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:31 pm This BWEer will show solidarity with Berserkers by not drinking any alcohol In January, 2024.

LOL, you’d need a time machine to break that pledge! I’ll join you!

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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.

DavidG

Nice reminiscence, and a fun read.

DavidG

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

Bitches gonna bitch. Trump is great for the media, horrible for the country.

DavidG

Jim, I’m starting to worry about losing that bet to you…

DavidG

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 ...

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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...

DavidG

The 2015 and 2016 were terrific QPR as well, very good-excellent wines.

DavidG

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.

DavidG

Happy Birthday Nic!

DavidG

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.

DavidG

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...

DavidG

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...

DavidG

I'll email you Jim...

DavidG

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?

DavidG

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...

DavidG

Thanks for the insight all.

DavidG

Well done!
You are wise to keep hands off.
Leave them all alone in the dark and who knows, maybe they’ll multiply?

DavidG

Great to see you all together and enjoying each other's company along with some fantastic wines. Well done as always!

DavidG

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?

DavidG

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

DavidG

Excellent choice Jim.
Happy New Year!

DavidG

Nic, I’m always on the lookout for 2016 Bordeaux.

DavidG

Sounds like a lot of nice Xmas dinners and bottles opened.
Feel better Jay.

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