Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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When I got into high end wine there were no wines to be had on shelves prior to 1994. Save some older 1970's and odd year 1980's. 1991 California CabSauv based wines are my favorite vintages of that ilk. To me that rank far higher than the lauded 1994's. But with my liking of so-called 'off' vintage...

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You probably know by now I am a fan of local produce, whatever it is. I mean, that's how things started in Europe for wines, cheese, food. Several things have cropped up lately around here. Sure, I've been buying at local roadside farm stands and such for years, but recently there are actual local t...

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Bill,

I did.

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Clinet!

That's the 1994 Right Banker I can never remember. Got some.

Sorry, digressing.

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Kinda weird, you drive into New Haven and see signs for Yale Polo grounds and such. Being a rube from North Carolina, and now Maryland, it's just weird. Less weird from Md.

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Jim,

I'll be looking for it, for sure.

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Jim,

We always bounce off to the Merrit Parkway up through CT to New Haven. Kathryn's father live less than a mile from the sprawling Yale Campus.

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Saw Mill Parkway, heck I see that every time we drive up to CT. Off I286. I just remember the signs. We always take the Tappan Zee.

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Jim,

If I see it for a decent price I'll probably try it.

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JimHow wrote:Yeah i bought one of those 2005s for $49, I personally didn't like it, but I seem to be in the minority on that one.

Jim,

I've always found this wine to be a young drinker. Second wine of a second growth, no matter what one thinks.

Just me. I've often been wrong. But I don't care.

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Jaques,

Damn! Then I have no idea how mine are behaving. Yeah, drink them this year. Probably with grilled aged steaks. Spring or Summer.

No regrets.

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Jal,

Just a question, do you have a passive or controlled cellar?

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Jim, That Storm of the Century movie was partly filmed in Glouchester also, except it was bunk. The actual bar is across the street and a little up from the docks of Gorton's piers, the movie version showed a restuarant on the pier (eaten at it). Still want to visit Salem. Love to see how folk lived...

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Harry (and Jim),

No idea. 2003 was the weirdest vintage I ever tried young. Heck, haven't even had one in a year or so. Honestly, just didn't care for it. So different from other first release tries. Personnal palate only. Just answered so if you didn't like it you'd have company.

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Sometimes these oddly named and cutesy labled wines are good. Rarely great, but good. Sub $20? Merlot-Grenache blend?

Interested.

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Jim,

Hope you have a guest room.

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Jim,

Imperial? That a double Magnum?

Gonna throw a BBQ and serve it? Maybe the week I get back to Cape Ann this year?

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Tim, Glad there's another fan of "off" vintages out there. The 1994 d'Issan turned me on to the Margaux wines. I still remember just sniffing it on the back deck on a mild Summer evening for hours. The good news is I've had these wines since 2000 or so in my cellar, which is passive, the b...

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Does anybody have any of these? I have a bottle or two each of LLC and some darn Pomorol, can never remember that estate. Methinks they went for $150 per in the 2000 vintage. Doesn't matter, anyway, any one else have something from this vintage? Seriously. I know I'm off the grid as far as connoisse...

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Interesting,

I think I may have some 1995 CdM in the cellar. Haven't tried one in years and it was kinda closed and tannic then (hmm, around 2001?). I did buy a case of the 1998 ($250) and have 3 or four left.

Huh, just what are these going for now?

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Ah.

I haven't been dissappointed with the 2000's I've tried. Bought a case of the Brown, still have several left. Lovely wine.

Guess one of the reasons I am confused over some who are GaGa over the third wine of Latour. Always was shit to me.

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Just a faint dusting of snow in patches here. January was COLD though, but dry. Most below freezing days in a row (10) I can remember since the 28 inch plus snows of 1996 when it got to minus 7 (Fahrenheit). One Global Warming scenario says some areas will be colder and dryer...we seem to fit that b...

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Well Jim, someone has to do it. And heck, you're a lawyer, I can make jokes. And a politician. More jokes! But heck, you're a wine geek so I can't. I'm a wine geek too, just on a different scale. I don't make lawyer salaries of hundreds per hour. Even for telephone calls. So I'll await something to ...

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Damn Jim, that a lower class or higher class than the 'regular'. I honestly can't remember.

Even if a 'lower class' seems young to pop one.

I'll be interested.

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Got to admit, the few (red or white) 2003 Bordeaux I tried was ...heh...whatever. Didn't much care for that vintage. Personnal taste.

2005 seems different. Real Deal kinda thing.

But then I liked 2001 and 2002 also. Varying degrees.

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Glad to hear François is still going strong.

One of his dinners may well be interesting, but I doubt I'd ever be able to appreciate 100 year old wines as he does. For those who have never met François, the older the better it seems.

Hasn't he tasted a 1900 Margaux?

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Gregory, I recognize your name from somewhere. WLDG? Did you ever need Therapy? I love Nebbiolo. Unfortunately I can rarely afford the ultimate expression of this grape. My experiences are often the lesser quality wines, or more aptly, the lesser known. I've had wonder experiences with Gattiniara (s...

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Yes, I wouldn't even pay $28 for that mediocrity, let alone $268. That last bottle of 2000 Carruades I had a few months back was a notch above swill. There's going to be a crash. It is going to be a big one. I wonder what will be the impact on Harry's 2007 CdPs? This about the 2005? Carruades 2005 ...

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I have a case plus of 1998 CdPs. I opened one a couple three months ago, forget which. I almost melted into my leather chair. They will probably peak in my cellar this year or next. So smooth, so tasty, so aromatic. Not sure the current prices but one does need to give them lots of time. I haven't t...

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Roberto, Alex will have his opinions, and unfortunately many I'll never see. Bordeaux Blanc is a rarity in my area, except for a few Entre deux Mers and Classed Growths. One store often has the EdM from the guy at hmmm...Petrus or some place. Last I bought it was $10. Nice little fresh fruity wine a...

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Jim, my stupidity, didn't look the right place. It's just to the left of "QUOTE. Plain as day.

Doesn't appear to affect the original time stamp of the original post. either.

This is edited.

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Ah HA! Original post! There IS an edit tab!

Disreguard my previous post. Thanks.

Hah! Edited.

Just because now I can.

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Thanks Jim.

I've searched all over this page for an edit, no such luck. Admin thing?

Sometimes I REALLY need edit. Klutz that I am, with this keyboard.

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Claudius, My cellar gets lowest to 59, there now with such a damn cold January\February. The main thing that surprised me was the color. So darn youthful. Older wines I'd bought later were in far browner states. My main lesson, buy young and store, never trust another cellar. But I do remember I lik...

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Claudius,

I'm sure the negociants and resellers are making far more than they used to, but I'm also sure Margaux et al are making far more too. I guess now they are making close to $200 profit at least on each bottle of 10000-20000+ case production. Don't expect sympathy from me.

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Heck, my '?' key is dead and I have to bring up charmap and copy the character to post it. And this keyboard is shot and sometimes puts characters in not what I want. Or meant. Edit? Please? Carbaneaux, sheesh. And a favorite white of mine too.

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Roberto, I knew the prices had shot up, just didn't know the lid had been blown off. I mean, I've been buying unclassed 2005's for like $15 that had delivered FAR more than anything I could get for twice the price from Cal. Hell, some of the Md blends are better for the price than counterparts from ...

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This St. Estephe was grand. Lamb stew and wanted something good. Down to the cellar and saw a singular cap. Pulled it and it was the 1995 Meyney. I figured 'Hey, 14 years in a 60 degree cellar, time.' Damn thing was dark as venous blood. Looked fresh bottled. Aroma wasn't LSDville but really nice wi...

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ISIS! Sheesh, I mean, it's been what...3 years or so since I HAVEN'T GIVEN A SQUAT but damn. Went through saved trash mail yesterday and one was Calvert Woodley Fall Wine Sale. Sale mind you. 2005 Margaux for $1500??? 750ml bottle??? Each??? Freaking Styx but twas just a very few years ago when you ...

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Alex,

I'd love to have Carbonnieaux red to have improved. It was just a tannic hell in the 1990's.

I do love the white though, and have for years. I juke the white, you juke the red.

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