Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

aimeedogdogdog

We liked the one we BWE stayed last convention in Chicago. We had a room with the river view. Awesome!
We should be able to make it this time too. Can't wait.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Thanks for the notes, Patrick! I have the same impression for the Rufina Ducale as Jon. The Monsanto could be really good in some vintages like '98. And they are rather consistent year in and year out. The Chianti wines are totally food-oriented. It could be harsh without food (new vintages anyway)....

aimeedogdogdog

Congratulations, Marie-Claude and Nic!

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Patrick, There are a lot of great ones, like '59, '61, '66, '70, '82, '95, '96, '00. But Stefan said it, there are also other classic clarets like '76 and '78, which are delicious. Good bottle condition is the key, under which any vintage before 1980 is worth a shot. The mid- late '80s could be prob...

aimeedogdogdog

Thanks for notes, Patrick!

Is there any wine made in the similar style 15-20 years ago, which we could get a peak what these wines could become?

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

I like the hand raising. Horay to BWE! These pictures are so dynamic! Thanks.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

More, please! And thank you very much! I had a smile on my face when seeing the folks smiling in the pictures.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Thank you for the wine notes here, David and everyone else! Much appreciated! I was tasting the wines in my mind when reading the notes. This was another awesome BWE family gathering. I am looking forward to hearing from everyone telling their own experience! Life is good (even on this side of the c...

aimeedogdogdog

I tried it when it first came out. My impression is: not as nuanced, classy or mineraled as '95, 96, or '00 (comparatively muddy to the latter 3). I am not sure if it was the vintage or the wine making style changed a bit (I think it's the first year some one new in charge of the wine making.) I fel...

aimeedogdogdog

"There are no great wines, only great bottles." Great bottles are great but preference is above all. '61 might hit it bigger but '59 is my preference. '82 is greater than '83 but my preference is on '83. '05 might have more in everything but 2000 is just perfect for me. I can see others ha...

aimeedogdogdog

1. Ducru Beaucaillou 2. '82 Ducru Beaucaillou (One bottle happened once only. The other 10 or so bottles of the same wine not even came close. Pretty odd. Would it be the separate bottling from different vats in the old days when there were no big enough tank to mix up the juice from the entire vint...

aimeedogdogdog

Two lobsters for each? I am drooling big time...
The pictures are great. More please! And details on event and wines notes too. I feel hungry already...

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Can't wait to read the event details! Some pictures would be appreciated greatly.

We are at Newport Beach now for a family reunion and the weather here is hot and humid. I wish we would be in Maine, just for the weather.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

We are out for now, unless we could introduce a baby sitter to Tessa in the next few weeks. If it happens, I would check back with you guys. Please plan without us.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

I can't believe it that we are going to miss this event (family obligation on the weekend of labor day and in the following week)! It seems this is going to be a lot of fun! Can't wait to see the reports.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Great dinner, Jim! Wish I was there. I am even drooling now by just reading the notes...

Bottle variation could be significant when it comes to old bottles. I had a great bottle of '83 Lalande but also some less impressive bottles of it.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Oysters...hmm... Yum! I love oysters with Muscadet!
Stefan, give it a try next time when you have oysters again. You might like it too.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Danny,

Thank goodness you pulled it through! Be strong, man!

Would it be that you got stinged by a spider (or some sort of creatures)?

Best wisges!
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

I had it once, and by blind. Strangely it had the telltale basics of the Pichon Lalande but without all the usual flesh. I was given a wine and asked to guess what it was. First sniff, it had the Paulliac pencil lead nose, then the taste the smooth lalande frame, but the wine was so simple and as dr...

aimeedogdogdog

Who needs room for clothes in the car as long as there is enough wine, right? I applause you, Stefan! I was going to ask you for the tasting note on the "82 Mouton Baronne Philippe" because in great year a small wine should come up big, but instead just ask you to enjoy your time with Luci...

aimeedogdogdog

I haven't tried all different types of wine glasses for different wines. However, I did notice the difference using Reidel bordeaux glass for Bordeaux better than for Burgundy, while Reidel burgundy glass for Burgundy better than for Bordeaux. Did I read it right folks here suggest Chianti glasses f...

aimeedogdogdog

---> BOUCHARD MEURSAULT GENEV 2005 12 @ 36.67

Amazing deal. I believe it was like $50 something (or $70 something. I don't remember now) at least when it first came out. This is the only wine I bought after our 2005 BWE Bordeaux trip. Let us know how it evolves now.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Thanks for the notes, Michael.

The the bigger vintages like '99 and '02 are probably in the dumb phase now?

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Hi Jim,

Tessa is born on December 4th, 2007.

Thanks,
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Thank you for the wonderful '09 convention! We had fun and we loved it! Use Tessa's favorite word -- "More!" Thank you all for entertaining Tessa as well! It's like Christmas in April for her, parties and all the presents. I love a convention in DC more and more. Let's have more in the fut...

aimeedogdogdog

Thanks for the report, PappaDoc! It sounds like what I am looking for. I would try to taste some '06s.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

We walked in to the restaurant close to 6pm. I tried to have a few sips of champagne before doing the blind tasting. 4 bottles of champagne and the two '88 no where to be seen. I was panic a bit because it would be late to open them now. I ran to Jim (whom I asked for a favor to carry the wines to t...

aimeedogdogdog

It was great to see the BWE family on Friday night! We had a lot of fun there in the restaurant. The food was good, as well the wines, but the people and the conversation were the best. Thanks Jay for organising the event! I managed to tast a few wines (less than half of all wines I guess.) The '98 ...

aimeedogdogdog

Stuart, Sir, can I have what you ordered?

To all,

I wonder if we need to decant most of the wines given what posted are about 10 years old or younger. 3-4 hours for airing would be enough? Or 8-9 hours (barolo)? Hope they are not in a dumb phase given enough airing.

See you soon!
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

-- '82 Leroy - Cent Vignes 1er Cru
-- '93 Rene Engel - Clos Vougeot

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

We will land in DC Thursday night after 7pm. Probably won't check into the Westin after 8pm or so. We will have to check with you guys Friday.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Wine wise, we will bring the following: -- '82 - Leroy - Cent Vignes 1er Cru -- '93 Rene Engel - Clos Vougeot (not sure if it's ready? These Clos Vougeots take a long time to mature.) My experience with pairing up burgundy with italian food is light on source. A vegetarian lasagna probably would do ...

aimeedogdogdog

Hi Jay,

I got the PM. A check would be on its way to you this afternoon.

No red meat or shellfish for Chris.

Thanks,
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

We will bring the following wines for Saturday:

1988 Veuve Clicquot Rare Vintage Champagne -- 2 bottles
1983 Palmer -- 1 bottle
1983 Pichon Lalande -- 1 bottle

Thanks
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Probably too easy, Jim.

1st guess: a B....urgundy.
2nd guess: a P...otel
3rd guess: a V...olney

LOL
Tessa said "thank you, uncle JIm!"
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Thanks, David!

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

I think my last post got lost in cyber space.

I would bring an '82 - Leroy - Cent Vignes 1er Cru, and a '93 burgundy, which I have to check the wine locker to see what's there.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Jay,

The guest we bring is our 15 month daughter who I don't think could eat a 5 course meal yet. So there should be still 3 seats open.

Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Hi Jay,

Please count us in -- Chris and me. We would bring Tessa too.

Thanks,
Werner

aimeedogdogdog

Thanks for the notes, David. I heard Gruaud Larose is such a wine that it only showed its true self after 20-25 years when in peak. A true marathon runner? Not much experience with this wine when it's mature. I think I would bring some '83s to DC this year, probably Palmer and Lalande but I have to ...

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