Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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AlohaArtakaHoundsong wrote:I have not had too many 1995 right bankers but the few I have had, including the Croix du Casse (x3), have been exemplary going back 10 years or so.

Yes, the 95 Croix du Casse was a great value.

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Still sitting at 7 bottles of champagne purchased in 2020.

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Well, let us know. I have some 09 Chasse (and 09 Poujeaux), but I have been afraid to open one. I know what you mean about half bottles. Back when I used to buy futures, I often would get half bottles. They are such a civilized format, especially for work nights. I have over 100 half bottles of 05 B...

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Hasn't Chasse Spleen gone rogue/modern like Poujeaux?!?!

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This thread is making me hungry. My favorite "sauce" for virtually everything, but especially steak, is high-end olive oil. I buy a case of vintage-dated, single varietal Italian (usually Tuscan) olive oils from Rare Wine each spring, and I treasure these elixirs. Rich in antioxidants, it ...

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jal wrote:I would not decant, too scary and the wine could deteriorate quickly... I usually pop and pour older wine.

Me too.

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We are not worthy.

I’ll never forget that pour I got of the 89 in Denver 2019. Along with the La Mission, it was in another league and amazingly youthful against the other 89s in the room that night.

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It must get super boring saying essentially the same thing over and over again.

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JimHow wrote:I think the 2016 Sociando is very Bordeaux.
It is nothing like California.

Completely.

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I am optimistic about the 16 SM, but it is riper/sweeter/less tannic than the 03 was on release. I never found the 03 overripe, it’s biggest difference for me was the chewy, glycerin-infused midpalate. It probably has lower or softer tannin than most prior years too, but I recall it having more obvi...

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The 2016 Sociando was for sure the biggest, ripest Sociando I have ever had. It was pretty un-Sociando like to me, although not a bad wine. +1 (with the caveat that I’ve not tried the 09, 10 or 15). I like Jancis' notes because even though they are written in a somewhat random way I trust that they...

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Purchased in 2019, I just collected my 6 bottles of the 2008 Dom Perignon with their fancy boxes and inset brochure. I felt very 1% for a minute or two.

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Ian, thanks. I feel better now about being 7 bottles in the hole already. But then, I only opted for 1 case of wine for the year purchased in the USA. I’ll probably pick up a mixed case or two in London and France, depending if I can wrangle out of VAT or not.

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stefan wrote:Um. Are you on a crusade?

We’re on a mission from Jim.

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No wine bought today, but I’ve been doing a lot of window shopping.

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Comte Flaneur wrote: The cost of Trump’s tariffs are being primarily borne by US consumers and businesses.

Fake news!

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This thread is seriously making me wonder if my 6 bottles of 08 Dom Perignon are enough.

PS. And I haven’t even tasted it!

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Like many on this site, I’ve had heaps of SM through the years, probably more than any other estate except Ridge. I’ve had the 82, 86, 88, 89 and 90 multiple times in the last 5-10 years, especially the 82 and 90. When it’s on, the 82 is my favorite SM. But I’ve had more off bottles than not. The 90...

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My granted plan: -1 mixed case for the year (7 bottles down already if I count champagne) -1971 and 1980 vintages exempted as birthyear wines of my local wine group -up to 2 cases, sourced in Europe during our trip to Bordeaux in March I think I will count champagne against my purchase, which means ...

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And maybe we should give a blanket exemption for all past BWE WOTY winners?

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No wine purchased today. I’m 3 for 4.

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I agree with jim, this is a great SM.... but it’s also easily the ripest young SM I’ve ever tried. Sexy even. These aren’t bad things. It will settled down I’m sure but I plan to give my 6 bottles a good sleep.

OBobby, you should try a bottle and let us know your thoughts!

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stefan wrote:>>
Which leaves me 5 bottles left in my one mixed-case allowance for 2020.
>>

After which you will start using your allowance for 2021?

Fear not! Despite an inauspicious start, I remain steadfast with my brothers on our journey of shared sacrifice for a greater good.

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3 bottles Krug Grande Cuvée 168
4 bottles Taittinger Comtes BdB 2007

Which leaves me 5 bottles left in my one mixed-case allowance for 2020.

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Alrighty then, I am hence 7 bottles into my one mixed case for the year!!!

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There’s a blanket champagne exemption, right? Or is that just Chris B’s?

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Very nice shout out, Nic. Lots of great times at BWE, here’s to the next 20 years!

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1.5 days down, 364.5 to go.

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The 82 l’Arrosee is sensational.

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OrlandoRobert wrote: Bought another wine fridge in December and it is full!

Baller.

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Day 1 of my captivity... The going is easy, I am feeling fine as I consider plans to ship all the wine ordered in the final-minutes-of-2019-buying orgy. Come on, who could need more wine?!, I tell myself... I feel a sense of pride. I am proud of us for our commitments to buy no wine before its time,...

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Terrific prices, Jim!

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Great stuff, Ian. Happy 2020 wine fast! I will be with you in spirit, fasting this month as stated, except for a wine dinner in NYC on 1/15 with JC, Ramon, Dale and my bro. I have had great luck with Billaud Simon since ~2004, when Premier Cru started "selling" them. My two cases of 2010 B...

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Nice, David.

Here are my 2019 'in-out' vital statistics:
- Bottles In (includes purchases and gifts): 319
- Bottles Out (includes drank, sold, gifted and flawed bottles): 442*
--Net change: -123 bottles

*I sold a consignment of 198 bottles in 2019.

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Last purchase for a year: 6 bottles on the 2008 Dom Perignon (on sale)

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Glad you like it, Jim. Crazy deal for the $34 it cost me.

Happy 2020!

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Gosh, there’s lots of 80’s La Lagune for sale in France for <$80 all-in.

Road trip anyone, say in March?

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I’m full alcohol fasting from January 3rd (when I get back home) through January 31st.

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jal wrote:Congratulations to Tour Saint Christophe, I'm sure it's delicious. I really can't comment more as I have never had any in any vintage. It is also not available anywhere in Florida, but I am looking forward to getting some when next in NYC.

Yes.

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