Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

brodway

Any follow up on the 2016 Gloria? have seen bottles floating around at $45 and thinking of putting some away based on this last note and other notes suggesting a very successful effort

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2017 may just be another 2014 and perhaps better. it is squeezed in between a very successful 2016 and what seems to be a stellar 2018 vintage. these 3 vintages will represent a good bit of my Bordeaux for the next 3 years until calling it quits and enjoying what is being cellared

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12 2016 Lanessan 16
12 2016 Meyney 33
6 2016 Bellefont Belcier 35
6 2016 Badette 29

starting to stock up on several 2016's. for the most part they are priced similar to en premieur

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just scored some 2016 Lanessan locally as well. this is my first purchase of this estate. at 15.99 it really was a no brainer.
will pop one during the Thanksgiving weekend and report back.

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Invite DJT to the next DC BWE event and see whether he really likes US wine over French wine. Double blind Cali Cab vs. Bordeaux. Maybe this time he will make a judgement call with pertinent information rather than shooting from the hip. The proof is in the pudding.

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Jim if you do decide to run and actually win the election, do you think you can arrange a BWE event at the White House?

DC BWE event will take on a whole different meaning

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Cant wait to hear about your final acquisitions....the end of one era is also the start of another one...specifically enjoying them with friends and family....A friend in town raids his dad's cellar on a regular basis...the dad is well stocked up on 1986, 1989 and 1990 Bordeaux....and apparently nev...

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good to see 2016 Bordeaux sampling living up to its reputation....

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I remember Jacques seeking out a massive sized striped bass one year .....and the white Burgundy was flowing faster than the water in the pool....they were some of the best times Julie and i ever had.

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Very true about Burgundy Alex....one can literally take several steps and be on a different plot....i've never figured it out after a spending a few days there.....its a small foot print and its easy to get around....tasting rooms are easy to find....and the food was better than average...For me the...

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Love the Raveneau Tonnerre ....i drank my last bottle of the 2010 last year and always look for it and Chablis in general when deals arise...really represents the best value for white Burgundy...the focused clean fruit in Chablis is addictive

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Jacques

how are you guys holding up in the heat?

Champagne visit has always been on my bucket list

Looks like the world is your oyster and you are sipping it down with bubbly

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Agree on the Cotes de Francs value.....i drank through my case of the 2000 Marsau a few years ago and wish i had more....just can't be beat for under $20 bottle

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yes sir Howe....noted!!!!

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Stefan

i hear the 2015 and 2016 La Lagune are an outstanding duo.....i'm supposed to sample the 2016 shortly and will report back....

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Maybe they hit the shelves in mid July when many are thinking of beach vacations and not their Bordeaux collections...keep us posted

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Jim...

its been 30 days since your last confession....where is the stash of the 2016's?

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One of the tastiest Bordeauxs i've ever drank. The aromas of the fruit that emanate from the glass is nothing short of enticing. Tremendous depth of fruit here with sweet blueberry and plum flavors with a twist of smoke and chocolate truffle notes. The body is just right and the wine tip toes though...

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Drank a bottle of the 2000 Sociando this weekend.....Very much Sociando characteristics including dark mineral(ly) fruit with black licorice twist... more refined than the more chunky 1996....Possibly the mid weight can give the illusion of greatness and balance, but it lacks depth.....i thought it ...

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that must be one fun lake house....those Pinots are sure fun to drink.....i've accumulated a couple cases of various Pinots over last year for same purpose....easy drinking.....great for week nights

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JC

the Artevino is not a bad option actually...and upon further investigation Costco seems to carry the brand at a reasonable price.....Costco's return policy is excellent and they offer free delivery and white glove service with this item....

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David

I don't particularly have a closed off area where i would be able to install the walk in kit. It would require some construction work and insulation which i would rather not get involved with

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David

i've always considered the walk in option but when i translate the cost into wine bottles, i'm torn and wind up spending the money on the wine....

i will investigate the suggestions on the stand alone units

brodway

Perhaps this subject had been discussed in the past, but i couldn't locate anything recent. I'd like to add a new 300-400 bottle cabinet to store newly acquired wines and have not shopped for one in over 10 years. Not sure if there is anything new on the market that BWE'ers are purchasing these days...

brodway

what a great friend to have in time of a health crisis. whatever the circumstances may have been to bring you together in the first place, it certainly seems both of you came out of this trying experience recognizing that life is so fragile, that each day must be cherished and not taken for granted.

brodway

Wine Library is offering 2016 Fonbadet for $30 with free shipping on case buy. Pretty good value in relation to California Cabs priced at this level. Jim sounds like another positive review for 2016. Winex shows the La Dame Montrose at $37 and i just don't think that is unreasonable for a wine of su...

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what were the most successful appellations in Bordeaux in 2016? based on reading (not tasting) it seems Margaux and St. Estephe did particularly well in producing wines that exceeded expectations

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Jim i still remember the cases upon cases that were purchased of the 1996 Sociando based on your raving review. Sociando offers super value. Not sure about the 96 points. Have to revisit it. Last bottle i tasted didn't wow me, but its always solid wine. Used to be priced at level where it was an eve...

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Arv i also picked up the minty notes in the 2000 Chauvin. was not as wowed by it as you seem to be. thought it was a bit disjointed and lacked depth, although the fruit was there. it is a good wine in a different price bracket (i picked up the 2000 under $30) at $50 i'd rather be drinking 2016 Lango...

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Kahn's still has some futures pricing available. I found the case pricing on Langoa Barton (645), Fonplegade (465), Meyney (388), Sociando (486) and Sansonnet (425) reasonably priced

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David i still remember you bringing several bottles of Rhone into a dark and mysterious restaurant in NYC. really couldn't see what we were drinking that evening, but it was damn good. after that experience i must have acquired 10 cases of Rhone wines that i'm still drinking through. best QPR was th...

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Terrible that there would be fraud involved as it relates to food products. Wine, olive oil and bread are some of the most sacred food items, and when we travel to Italy most restaurants offer these are extremely affordable prices. Several centuries ago they would probably chop his head off for such...

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Cote Roties are great and rarely disappoint. The QPR, although they are not always inexpensive, is still skewed to benefit the consumer. Sounds like your example was no different. Had my last bottle of 1998 Jamet in March and it was like drinking flowers integrated into grape juice. The wine had lay...

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Domaine de l'A has been uptrending as far as quality in Cotes de Castillon over last few years. Have not seen the wines locally but always looking to give it a whirl.

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Jacques we need to share a glass or two for sure. you are looking better than ever. Jill too. let's get together soon. i saved a bottle of 1995 Trotanoy to share with John Dawson (it was an eye opening wine for him when we shared a bottle last) and unfortunately i've learned that John passed. we nee...

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Blanquito

i don't remember paying more than $50 a bottle for the 98 Figeac. prices of Bordeaux have certainly risen. the saving grace is that good weather has gave way to superb wines being made at estates down the classified growth scale

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Jim you may not be 20 anymore, but you certainly drink like one

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Arv

been quite busy raising kids and taking care of ill parents.

looks like you had quite a dinner in Denver. glad to see the BWE connections have continued to strengthen

hope to see you soon. need to get up to see Gio in NewRo soon too

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Jacques and Jill you guys look great. Missed both of you.

Giovanni hasn't aged a day. Glad you enjoyed the masterful creations of Uncle Gio.

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Jim

if you see some compelling deals in NH please share. Would love to put a few cases in the cellar as i've not bought any Bordeaux since 2010 vintage.

I've missed some early offerings at prices somewhat lower than what the market commands today, so being hawkish finding deals.

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