Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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Nice to know about the '89. I have a magnum that is waiting to celebrate an anniversary from 1989.

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Not good for prices regardless of the amount of loss . . .

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Several years ago, my wine club decided it had too many older wines in its cellar to drink in a timely fashion. So we decided to do a "wine dividend" to distribute a few bottles to each current member. I happened to receive two magnums of 1985 Pichon Lalande for which I'm been seeking an o...

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Eric Asimov has an article in the online New York Times today about the Stony Hill winery.

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Sounds like it turned out to be a beautiful wine in spite of some reservations. Positive surprises are always nice. Great way to celebrate a birthday.

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Damn straight. I think we all have that experience of seeing a civilians jaw drop in astonishment when we even hint at how much wine we have

When asked I "estimate" a number that is about 40-50% below actual holdings.

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It seems this has been a "controversial" wine among posters here over the years. Some felt it suffered from the hot growing season and lacked what one would expect from a Pauillac, and especially from this producer. I actually bought two cases of the 2003 because I could see that the price...

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Nic, count me as a major fan of 2016 Tuscan wines. I have enjoyed several Chianti Classicos, And I have stored away a few cases of my favorite producers' riservas, based on their regular wines. I've also really enjoyed the 2016 Rosso di Montalcinos for current drinking. And based on tasting those, I...

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I have one bottle of the 1983 Gruaud Larose that I got as a "dividend" from the cellar of my wine club in Chicago. I keep saying I'm going to open it for a special meal, which never seems to happen. Guess I should just open it and enjoy it.

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Hart Davis Hart in Chicago sent at email today with the info below - guess you have to want it . . .

2014 Château Latour (97+ WA, 96 AG)
$3,588 per 12 half-bottles (owc)
$1,785 per 3 bottles (owc) | $3,570 per 6 bottles (owc)
$3,585 per 3 magnums (owc)
$2,496 per double magnum (3L) (owc)

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Sounds like a lovely way to celebrate a birthday, RC. I'm envious of your father - I hope I can still enjoy Bordeaux wines when/if I reach 93!

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Quite an amazing line-up (only partial) of wines Great that all of you could get together after all this time. Looking forward to further reports of the weekend.

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At a dinner tonight with Paula's brother and family, we will honor BWE by opening a 2000 Talbot and 2000 Grand Puy Lacoste. I've opened both to do a quick decant and back in the bottle, and they both seem to be in fighting form.

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Cheers to BWE!

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The restaurant sounds great, Jacques. I'll have to remember that if we are ever in Sarasota (we have acquaintances who moved there a few years back). I've really enjoyed the few 2015 Brunellos I have drunk. They tend to drink well on the young side, with lots of fresh fruit and moderate tannins to s...

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I think that both 2002 and 2005 were considered excellent vintages in Burgundy. I think the 2005s might be a bit "bigger" than the 2002s. But I have had no problem enjoying either vintage.

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Woods Wholesale Wine in the Detroit area just sent out a promo for the 2015 at $90, though limited quantity. Not sure if that is good pricing or not.

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Thanks for the note on the Washington state Syrah, Nic. I've been trying a few Washington wines, and most of them seem to be good quality for the price.

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Sorry for your loss, Ian. And sorry for your illness. My wife and I both got it over the holidays - actually tested positive on Christmas morning, which obviously changed plans for the day. I had a stuffy nose and slight cough for three days - I had been boosted in November, which I'm sure helped. T...

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Pretty epic tasting. Not something you can put together easily! A few of those wines sound amazing for their age.

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Saratoga Wine Exchange has a few if you are able to have wines shipped to where you are (including a Mondeuse).

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You are getting a pretty diverse wine experience up in the Great North. I have not had that wine, but some I know think it's decent quality for the price.

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How is the 2000 developing, Stefan? I have an unopened case that I'm wondering about.

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Between the Kistler and the Silver Oak, sounds like the restaurant has a pretty good pipeline for California wines (as compared to Bordeaux

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You are drinking well in Fairbanks. I think that wine would be difficult, in not impossible, to find in Detroit.

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Sounds like a hot mess, Jim. Hang in there. Omicron seems almost unavoidable. Both of us got it over the holidays; visited a friend on the 21st; got a call on the 24th that she tested positive; self-tested positive on the 25th, and promptly changed plans to spend Christmas at home isolating. The goo...

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Thanks, Danny. Same to you and Danielle.

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I looked at one retailer's website today, and the price of the 2014 La Conseillante is more than 25% higher than before the announcement was made . . .

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Thanks for sharing, Alex. We don't really get that kind of "reporting" on this side of the pond.

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So if the Runcot Riserva grapes went into that Nebbiolo, it must have been really concentrated compared to the usual blend. I must have been snoozing when you posted that last year.

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Pretty nice weekend line-up, Jacques. I'm curious about the Grasso Nebbiolo. Is that one that you buy regularly to have some experience with consistency? I'm curious because the current release vintage seems to be the 2019, which I'm tempted by based on your comments about the 2017.

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For New Years Eve dinner at home, we started with shrimp cocktail and NV Gatinois Brut. I've not had this Champagne before, and it was quite enjoyable. Nice fruit with good freshness, and a really interesting color - not pink, sort of light salmon. I will look forward to the next bottle. With filet ...

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It may all be gone by Jan. 3!

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12 x 2020 Vajra Nebbiolo Langhe
12 x 2016 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino
12 x 2018 Felsina Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia

I have my eye on a few Bordeaux wines. But I think they will be more readily available early next year when so many BWE'ers will be on a buying freeze.

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mrs AKR is reluctant to let the minions have unfettered, unsupervised access to the hot glue gun, given the issues with the curious cat the last time

That sounds like an interesting story!

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My largest holding by producer is Felsina, but that is counting regular, riserva and rancia riserva together. I think next would be Pontet Canet.

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Not exactly a ringing endorsement!

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Jim, I have no official records of the evening, but I think your list is correct. I know 89 Lynch was first, and the Lagrange was next. And the Petrus was a surprising last place. I don't really have recollections of the wines because I had a cold that night. But even if the Beaucastel was a good bo...

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I've been adding white Burgs, and Italians from Piedmont and Tuscany. These areas have had pretty consistent good quality the past 3-4 vintages.

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post by JimHow » Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:16 am

Hmmm $1,367 for a case of 2014 La Conseillante at Saratoga.

And it ships free!

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