Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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I subed the Lalande, for the Champers once I located it. The 89 TBA is still in though.

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So how'd it go? I thought Toms (Haut Brion Lover) ideas on point. As it's spicy the 97 Ruffino D'Oro should be perfect.

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In support of Fabios. They cooked the best Veal Chop I've ever had! If my steak is overcooked I've always sent it back with no problems whereever I've gone. How long does it take to cook a med rare steak, 7-10 min. I'll gladly wait to get my infrequent steak, cooked as I ordered it. The Wait Staff w...

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I voted for Stefan "The Dark Horse".

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Maybe four years back a new member that used to post here asked me why I didn't post on Squires Board. I told him I don't like "Mosh Pits", physical or verbal.

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Save some money and buy Paul Pernots Folatieres, Joseph Drouhin company buys eight barrels of it from Paul Pernot and slaps the Drouhin lable on it. Drouhin also buys Pernots Batard Montrachet and does the same thing. I've asked this to the Drouhins two years ago at Zachys after I had read it in Mat...

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I nominate Jerry from Texas for moderator on the Squires "Bored"

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Patrick, I bought so much German wine from Hart Davis Hart in the past that they used to email me to give them a call for "First Shot" on private collections they'd get, before they would list them on the website. One time they called me from a private cellar of a collector in Germany. I b...

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I've been buying Wine bid about 5-6 years. Got some great deals and some real losers. I'd say 20% Great deals, 20% very good, 40% good, and 20% bad. Bad as in shot! One of the worst things they do is send you dirty btls, I mean btls that can be wiped down clean as fast as it takes to put them in a s...

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P.S. Also be carefull when buying Champagne from PJs. They keep some of the best btls up high ( you need a ladder to get them) , as anyone knows, heat rises and collects near the ceiling. At this time of the year the A.C. is on and you wouldn't notice, but it's a whole different story in the colder ...

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Jim and All, be careful of buying any wine from PJs, or any other store, that has been released more than three years ago. Of course that does not mean re-releases or "Library Wines" that were stored at the Winery. The temps are too warm in my opinion in PJs and some other NYC stores I've ...

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Stefan, The Burgundy threads are the reason I ever go to Squires board. I don't post, just read. That core group is the most knowledgeable group I've ever read. I too think Cellar Tracker the best source of what state a wine is in. I get to know who's pallet is similar to mine after a period of time...

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"Grand Theft"-my advice is to flee to Mexico until Jim can plead you down to an offense. :>)

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Stefan/Bill I suggest you put in a "Notify Me" on the 1990 Ruffino D'Oro. They will contac you via email when it is available either on Auction or retail. I tipped a friend to it being available on Wine Bid and he bought the 90 last Fall for $40 per btl. He got 3 btls in perfect shape. PD/...

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Stefan Fevre has toned down the oak quite a bit since the 04 Vintage. Lemon curd, other citrus notes and sea-shells are now more pronounced. I still love Dauvissats wines for purity. If you can find the 01 "La Forest" from Dauvissat, buy it. I've drunk 4 btls in the past six months and all...

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Yes! Yes! Niellon 1999 Chevy Montrachet is one of the top five White Burgs I've every drank. I can taste it now and five years ago this summer was the last time I had one. Jackdaw and the rest of our Family had a 01 Champ Gain for lunch at Le Chassagne Resturaunt in the Village of Chassagne in 2005....

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Totally agree that 99 du Martray is a NO BUY at any price. I also was burned on Mags of the 99 that were a little over $100 per Mag. I returned them for full credit. I drank a really nice 2005 Pul. Mont. "Combettes" from Martrot this weekend. Everyone thought it splendid as Matrot uses no ...

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RDD. Many of us are now wary of aging White Burgundy. Here is why: From Wiki Source Several consumers, producers and critics have reported that a non-negligible number of bottles of white burgundies suffer from a phenomenon called "premature oxidation". Simply put, the wines appear at vari...

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Duhart is so classic Bordeaux. It's a "throwback" to times when aging 15 years was a pre-condition to purchasing it. Always punches way above its' weight in great vintages, it proudly wears the coat of arms of Pauillac.

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By the By Ian, that was a down right comely lass you were trying to hide at the Zachys Burgundy Tasting. She seemed very comfortable and unassuming. A winning combination in a Lady. I hope she enjoyed the evening although it did get a bit crowded at times. I too am a fan of Drouhins "Clos Des M...

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Happy Birthday Ian! So how many revolutions around the Sun has it been? We'll have to toast you at Kittle House.

John

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I don't post on Squires board but read it once or twice a week. I read it for the Burgundy threads as there are a core group of Burg nuts with as much experience as many Professional critics. There are some very good comments on German wines from time to time as well. I read, again don't post, on We...

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Danny, Indeed the 82 Lalande should have blown you away. Definately a bad btl. This said, I find Lalande one of the most inconsistant Chateau. I've had the 90 a half dozen times and each time its' been a poor showing. I wouldn't pay $20 for a btl. Then again the 96 is a knock-Out, and I think that o...

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Pssst on the QT the 08 Gazin is the Deal! Not cheap but possibly the best they ever made.

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The only Carruades that impressed me was the 96. Then again, 96 Left Bank wines are top notch. I agree with most here that it's much better to drink a Sociando, Lagrange (St Julien), Duhart, etc than most second labels. These are some second lables that did make an excellent impression on me. 1982 &...

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Ramon,

I bought this at Garys Wine Library in New Jersey for $30-$35. I've had it in three different vintages from the 2000 on. Always most rewarding.

John

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Thanks Jim. From time to time Zachys has sales that are truely rock bottom. The "Three btl" sales of Burgundy, Brunello, and Barolos were wines sold at cost (The Beau Sejour Bescot 2005 for $65 is an excellent example) to raise capital to buy wines that will sell in the $10-$30 market. Tha...

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Jim,

Any chance you could pick up a btl of the Champans for me?

PD

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Jimmy,

I like that Line Up!

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Hi Guys, Zachys was doing this Tasting at Citi Field the new home of the Mets. The Charge was $75 per ticket in advance, $100 at the door. It was canceled at Citi Field because of pontential liability issues. All profits were going to the Famous Met player Rusty Stuabs Childrens Foundation. The pers...

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To Bill & Jan,

All our best wishes to a couple that truely examplifies a bond of love.

Love,

Stephanie & John

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Alch,

Just checked on wine seacher Pro, it's $46 for a low to $60 for a high. Not bad at all considering the quality and market.

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Alch, 08 Gazin is going for $52 range.

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2008 Gazin looks to be one of this estates best ever and the prices aren't crazy.

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Nick, I think you may have the spelling wrong, is it Guffens Heynen ? If it is they are the Burgundy Producer Verget. They use the family name for Macon wines and wines they make further South. I believe they are from Belgium. Send love to your Family, perhaps I could make the trip up North if you o...

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Jim, I still can taste the 89 Haut Brion you brought to Gios Home the night before the 03 Convention in NYC. It was amazing, and the most massive Haut Brion I've ever drank. While it was an infant more similar to Paul Bunyan at birth, it could not have been mistaken for any other Bordeaux. One of my...

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Ian,

I latched on to an 89 Pinchon La Lalande. It should pair well with Jacques Baron.

PD

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Yesterday I was introducing a customer to BWE. When I opened the Forum the first thread he and I saw was the "Incest" spam.

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Stefan, Was that from "Closeout.com"? or some similar named site. The best deals to me were the Hudelot Noellot Clos-Less than half price and a great wine. The Gosset is great and a 750 sells for more. The Boillot was $55 per btl and sold out fast-Excellent Bouchard Genny is one of my favs...

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I've got two six packs of Spieglau, one Burgundy and one Bordeaux, one four pack of Riedel "Overture" Magnums (18 5/8th oz-short stems good for crowded tables), one Riedel "Tasting Set" Vinum ( one glass each of Bordeaux, Burgundy/Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Montrachet/Chardonna...

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