Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

DavidG

With a caveat that I haven't been to NO in 5 years and a lot can change, for traditional NO/creole restaurants I liked Clancy's and Brigtsen's. On the modern side are August, Bayona, and Gautreau.

DavidG

Chris, my opinion on Dom is similar. They really need 20 years to show their stuff. The 88 and 90 are killer now. Time will tell on the 02. I'm holding another 5 years before opening my first.

DavidG

Well done Gerry!

Just keep telling yourself at least you're not half as nuts as the rest of us.

DavidG

Snow flurries west of Baltimore on the drive home today - nothing stuck so no complaints.

Hope you got home OK Nic.

DavidG

Patrick the 98 Pomerols and St Em tannins have softened and they are drinking well in general but are at different stages of evolution. As Ed said the Conseillante and VCC need more time. The others showed well but are likely to reward further cellaring with greater complexity. The Haut Brion and La...

DavidG

Jim's using a bit of political license regarding the 1986 Mouton. It was declared the wine of the night but as to voting... Highlights for me were both Moutons with a slight preference for the completeness and lushness of the 82 over the power and finish of the 86, but I cant really argue with those...

DavidG

I remember drinking the 1970 Giscours. Missed the Gaffeliere.

DavidG

I think you meant 1976 Yquem, not 1986, unless I missed the 1986. Thought I would start a list of wines for starters and update as people fill in. MV Krug 164eme (3) 2006 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne (2) Plenty of 1998s 1998 Angelus (2?) 1998 Conseillante 1998 Evangile 1998 Figeac 1998 Pavie (2?) ...

DavidG

Despite the address, the restaurant entrance is actually at the corner of 1st and Louisiana. About a 5-min walk from the Hyatt and Liaison. Make a right on D, a left on 1st, and 2 blocks up on the right. It’s hidden behind a barrier from the March but there’s an opening at the corner. I just came ba...

DavidG

Peggy and I left our hotel about 11:30 AM and walked 7-8 blocks to the entrance point at D and 7th. We then gradually worked our way along Pennsylvania Ave. towards the stage. It got pretty dense at 6th St. so we stopped there for a while before heading back. Saw Ariana Grande perform a few songs an...

DavidG

Danny that was a sardonic reference to the old practice of fortifying Burgs with Hermitage. The 1924 was so youmg and tough it had several of us saying "Hermitaged."

DavidG

Peggy and I plan to join the March. One of the entrances is about 7 blocks from the Liaison and Hyatt. We plan to head out sometime between 11 and 12.

Link to info and map
https://marchforourlives.com/march-in-dc/

DavidG

I didn’t take notes and there were way too many wines to keep track of all of them, but I do remember my impressions of the Champagnes that Stuart so generously brought. The 2005 Cristal was crisp, mineral, pear and citrus, very sharply focused and my second favorite. Will it add complexity with mor...

DavidG

My favorites were the 1995 Krug, 2001 Donnhoff Niederhauser Hermansholle Auslese and 2002? Prum Wehlehner Sonnenhur Auslese, the 1959 Charles Krug Cab, 1989 Beaucastel, and the 2001 Donnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Auslese Goldkapsel.

The 1924 was an Hermitage from Burgundy.

DavidG

Jim, you sure this isn't the Cali Pinot Noir Lovers Convention? Cuz on my phone that picture is SIDEWAYS.

DavidG

Cant wait to see you all tomorrow evening!

We switched our hotel to the Liaison where Nick is because of proximity to the restaurants, the march, and all the wine I have to schlep (Nic said he'd help).

DavidG · Re: ***DC '18: Sat 3/24 Dinner 6:00 PM Charlie Palmer*** But of course...

But of course...

DavidG

Glad you had an uneventful trip Jim. The storm had a lot of offices closed and traffic was at a minimum. We got 5-6 inches but not bad. DC weather this weekend will be unseasonably cold, with highs in the mid 40s and lows in the high 20s but no precipitation. In other words, "beautiful" to...

DavidG

The two Champagnes for Saturday are 2006 Taittinger Comtes and MV Krug 164eme. We have 3 bottles of each so everyone will have an opportunity to try them both. Someone over on WB just happened to have these side ny side. A preview...
https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/vi ... 1&t=149799

DavidG

No worries Marcus.

I'll bring cash. You deserve a few extra miles/points on your card for your efforts.

DavidG

Roads around Baltimore were bad by noon, though the interstates should be passable. We're looking at 10-12 inches north and west of the city by morning. Looks like about 4-5 inches on the deck so far.

DavidG

I grew up in Michigan and lived many years in Albany, so the driving in snow gene is well developed. I know you wont ne foolish.

If Macarthur's next door to Blacksalt has 2014s at half off, save a few for me. You know, the one who is done buying.

Safe travels!

DavidG

1982 bests the 1995 and 1996 IMO but the 1996 is still improving and will likely take the crown from 1982.

I can't comment on the 2000 because I somehow managed to not buy any.

Can't comment on the 2005 because mine are still resting.

So 1982 but not based on enough experience to be certain.

DavidG

Good luck Jim and above all be safe. Don't be foolish (i.e. don't do anything I would do) just to get here if the roads are awful.

But you do need to be here by Saturday in case Peggy and I need to be bailed out.

DavidG

FINAL UPDATE: Start time Saturday has been moved up to 6:00 PM Location is Charlie Palmer Steak, 101 Constitution Ave NW STREETS WILL BE CLOSED FOR ABOUT 6 BLOCKS AROUND THE RESTAURANT UNTIL LATE AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING FOR THE ANTI-GUN MARCH It's possible they will still be closed at the start of ...

DavidG

Sorry to hear that 2/7 were corked, but otherwise sounds like a great time.

DavidG

Nice comparison Alex. I haven't had many Malescots but I really liked the 2005 in a big oaky Californian style. Du Tertre is pretty reliable and more classic to my palate. Giscours seems more variable. I thoroughly enjoyed a half case of the 2000 drunk over 10 years or so. I was not so impressed wth...

DavidG

I think you're right Patrick. It's been a long time since en primeur was an automatic bargain. Probably the 2005s as you note.

DavidG

Thanks Michael. Getting excited. I'll wait until Monday PM to see if we hear from Chris' other friends but it's looking like the final count will be 26. Final(?) List : JimHow + 1 Stefan (Bill) + Lucie (Jan) MichaelP + Nalan SF Ed Stuart + Kathy DavidG + Peggy Rob & Sue Peter (CabFan) and Julia ...

DavidG

Yup, bigger tips are good too. Makes them glad they hosted us and pays it forward for the next dinner/group.

DavidG

The high en primeur prices removed the main impetus for buying early: getting the wines at a substantial discount to release prices. I bought no 2015s en primeur and have no plans to buy on release but it will be interesting to see how much of a difference there is between the en primeur and release...

DavidG

It had the same effect on me.

DavidG

Nice bit on Ridge Geyserville here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=VgSbkVBcPlY

DavidG

Lest I be considered a slacker for bringing only 1 bottle Friday, I'll add a bottle of German Riesling to complement Jim's offering:
2001 Donnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Reisling Auslese Goldkapsel

DavidG

Great vids with Francois.

DavidG

Thanks to the inefficiencies of tbe USPS there was a delay in setting up our forwarding and I found checks from marcs and Bob and Barb in the mail at the old address today. List of those attending who have paid or made other arrangements: JimHow + 1 (PAID) Stefan + Lucie (PAID) MichaelP + Nalan (PAI...

DavidG

Marcus - do whatever you think will be easiest for you regarding payment. IMO up front is easier. At this point maybe have people check in with you on arrival at the restaurant to give you a check or cash. My routine once I have a pretty good estimate of all-in costs is to round up to the nearest $5...

DavidG

It'll eventually get forwarded to our new address. Don't worry about it.

DavidG

If only there were a Stormy Daniels wine to put in the mix. It might garner a classic John Kapon tasting note. Or even better: With internationally renowned and beloved lawyer and philanthropist Jimmy How's connections, maybe he could arrange for Ms. Daniels to attend and offer an opinion on how the...

DavidG

Bung Hole?

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