Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Harry C.

I thought you were supposed to carb load-not Bordeaux load! Good luck!

Harry C.

April Fools!

Harry C.

https://www.wine-searcher.com/m/2022/04 ... to-terroir

Harry C.

Any Cordier funk? Aka Brett?

Harry C.

Well, we agree on some things! Are you feeling well? Should I send a Cali Chard to you to recalibrate your tasting?

Harry C.

Is it a Chateau that has been a favorite in past vintages for you?

Harry C.

Is it from Pessac/Leognan region?

Harry C.

My experience with the 2000s higher Cru are that they do need 5+ years more of cellaring. Aren't the 95s just coming around? Oh, ye of little faith!

Harry C.

I just reviewed the 98s in my Cellar. Lots of Chateauneuf and still about 20 right bankers and some Pessac-Leognan- as the latter tends to mirror the right bank in vintage quality. Gotta start drinking more!

Harry C.

Loved what 61s I’ve had. But brings up the old saying-“There are no good vintages, just good bottles.” Where did you source them?

Harry C.

Had a 1998 le Petite Cheval recently and it was wonderful. Price on the bottle was $59. Taste has a strong resemblance to a Guigal LaLa. Amazing! This was worth it!

Harry C.

Jacques, before bigger reds, try a Claritin an hour before. May help prevent the headaches after.

Harry C.

Sounds like a Lovely night. In reviewing my favorite wines from the year, I realized that 2021 was a Champagne year for me. 3 ‘discoveries’ this past year. Drink some higher end ones you haven’t had before is my resolution!

Harry C.

Hint, the wine has hints of Brown Sugar!

Harry C.

I just ran these numbers and my largest Bordeaux holding is...Pontet-Canet!!! I big surprise to me. The next two are not: 2-Angelus, 3-Pichon Baron.

Harry C.

I agree with 89 Beaucastel. I would add 1990 PLL. I once served it blind and literally half the tasters loved it, half hated it. I was in the latter group. It was the same wine, but I hated the overt green notes.

Harry C.

Very Eurocentric poll. “New World” can cover USA, South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and others.

Harry C.

Years ago, Jancis Robinson published a book on typical aging curves. Admittedly, it was for the bigger named wines. But at the time, there was precious little info available like this. Also, one assumes that the aging curve is for perfectly stored wine. Even CT, IIRC, does not make that clear.

Harry C.

For 2018, they did change the Lafite label. They drew in a small hot air balloon with CL on it to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Rothschilds owning the winery and CL is Roman numerals for 150, also CL stands for Chateau Lafite.

Harry C.

And an article I read implied a bigger price, also.

Harry C.

OrlandoBob. I do not have major skin in this game, but showing the last 5 years in Bordeaux of a couple of wines to "prove" a point is faulty. 2015-2020 have been very good to great in Bordeaux with global warming showing its presence. Do this for all the classed growths likely show an up ...

Harry C.

Jim H. "I am kind and benevolent."
Harry C, "and Humble!"

Harry C.

In my post I meant Henri Gallet, not the Villard one. And how could I forget Ogier?

Harry C.

My favorite is Guigal. I could smell La Mouline for days. For a classic take, I haven't seen Gallet mentioned. Classic bacon fat in the nose.

Harry C.

Interesting. The red flag for my taste is the Lalande getting a 91. It was and always has been a disaster. To each his own.

Harry C.

Concerning VVC and the mangod, he wrote in WA “this garage wine is produced from a parcel carved out of the better known Chauvin estate.”

Harry C.

Hear, hear

Harry C.

First, I remind you of the “Arthur Johnson” rule (Arthur is a fellow Philly area Enophile) who says “you always like the wine your brought”. 1995 Figeac en Magnum. Surprise of the tasting for me. RMP initially rated it in the upper 80s. Gradually improved to 92 points. Garnet. Nose was typical Borde...

Harry C.

Bwahahaha

Harry C.

I plan on getting rid of some magnums. A Cali white and Cali cab for Friday. 95 St Emilion and some blinded for Sat

Harry C.

Lamb please

Harry C.

The trend has been to using a more white wine glass. Flutes limit nose, coupes limit seeing the bubbles. White wine glasses are a happy medium.

Harry C.

Lorenzetti has done a good job with Pedesclaux so all hope.

Harry C.

Please post what info we need for venmo, etc

Harry C. · Re: The BD Champagne Reception: Friday, 10/1, at 4:00pm. I’ll be there!

I’ll be there!

Harry C.

I’m in for 1

Harry C.

At the first Millennium tasting my wine group put on, there was a flight of Haut Brion-1982, 1989, 1961. The 61 was the greatest red wine I’ve ever had. The 89 wasn’t far behind! The 82 was left in the dust.

Harry C.

on another thread an obvious theme was suggested. 1995 versus 1996 Bordeaux.

Harry C.

I believe I can make it.

Harry C.

Too bad it was a too short visit. Let us know if down this way again.

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