Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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David, I agree that the Monbousquet during Parker years was over naked/extracted with 2015 my last vintage as well. When the 2009/10 were released on futures the price was right and I put up a trial balloon with a case each. I was certainly concerned at how disjointed this was early on and up to las...

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This has finally turned the corner from an awkward disjointed head scratcher last year to a well rounded delicious St Emillion. Tannins almost resolved with bramble berry plum nose and palate with peppery notes and well balanced at present. A very enjoyable drink at this time which I was suspecting ...

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Jim, You're not referring to Montelena Estate Cab as bleh? It would be too young to drink for most and though I haven't had this in over a decade through the late 70s when it started through the late 90s I thought it was one of Calfornia's finest. Isn't it well over $200 and even the Napa Valley Cab...

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Never had the opportunity to experience a witches anus!! Is that a lawyer thing??

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Nic, On our Spain tour we wandered through many bottles of Verdejos. Refreshing, crisp, citrusy and 11-12% mostly. Some are a little blah but we sampled through enough to find many favourites. South African Chenin Blanc can be fun if they are dry. The off dry just don't do it for me. Albarino from m...

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Ottawa Race Weekend came and went with two of ours racing this weekend one week after the festivities in Saguenay last week. Congrats to both with Jean Frederic placing 21/284 in his age category 45-49 for men and 212/3156 racers for the full marathon in a time of 3:11:50. Amazing the winning Ethiop...

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Blanquito,

Some great wines to crash through the freeze with.

As far as I remember from our visit there are only two varietals grown in Sancerre, Sauvignon blanc and Pinot Noir not cab franc in that rose fyi.

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Great weekend and so nice to share it with some special people culminating in the marriage of a wonderful couple. Nice to be finally home safe and sound but we had a superb time in Saguenay which surprised us in how well developed this place was for such a northern community with lots of history and...

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We echo the sentiments of Jin and Nic....What a Night. Thanks to JF and Josee to open their beautiful home and serve up a spectacular dinner from start to finish. The gravlax app was one of the best I've ever had and matched perfectly with the Krug. A little salty and hint of sweetness it was treat ...

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Great start in Le Capital National de Quebec with the infamous Jimmy H. Tried to keep it light and easy starting with a crisp citrusy 2020 Francois Carillon Cote d'Or Borgogne. More in the chablis mode than cote d'or for me but a nice entry. 1998 Vieux Chateau Certain was stunning. Right in its whee...

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Agent DSTGOLF and lover safely on site in QC looking forward to rendezvous 18:30 with Jimmy LB Chez La Girolle for pre event festivities.

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Musigny, Your comment on 13 years may or may not be an issue for FC. A lot of fine Bordeaux at 13 years in my opinion have seemed awkward and I believe this has been discussed in the past on BWE that one should avoid drinking 13 year olds at the cost of disappointment. May be fact or fiction but I'v...

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Jim, I had some of these and the 05s in my cellar and not to my liking for sure. Too Californiaesque with Parker heavy handedness all over it. I did much of what Comte describes...serve it to my kids and less discerning guests who seemed to like it. Not sure what happened to your palate along the wa...

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JAL, Great review and happy you had a good time. In Montjuic did you see the evening Magic Fountain and if not to anyone visiting Barcelona it was truly a memorable highlight not to be missed. Gaudi influence everywhere was a fabulous treat to behold for sure. You would have enjoyed Logrono but... A...

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JAL, We're almost done our time on Costa del Sol...leaving Monday and it has been a great trip. A few years back we also toured Rioja and San Sebastien. For us the highlights were just exploring tapas/pinxtos bars in Logrono one night. Just find Calle Laurel and walk in and out of places. They have ...

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Jim, I used to call it the Valpolicella Flu. Too much to drink, jet lag etc in such a short period. I know how we felt coming across the pond last Monday and it took us a full week to adjust. Certainly we were better a few decades ago but it knocks the stuffing out of us now. I'm sure the whole BWE ...

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Nice to see some old friendly faces again. Miss everyone. Hopefully some time soon. Enjoy what's left of the festivities and amazed at how fresh everyone is looking after the long flights and time change/jet lag. Keep the updates coming. Nice to live vicariously through the web!

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Always an amazing jaw dropping evening with Kathy and Stu which never disappoints. Looks like they've exceeded expectations once again. Thanks for sharing the experience.

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Harry For the most part I've enjoyed the 05s but they are evolving at a glacial pace. The Duhart Milon is an incredible QPR. l'Arrose, Lafon Rochet, Pichon Baron, Barton, Malescot Gruaud and others are fantastic. Many others are struggling to show their colours and not sure if they ever will. One ma...

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Kudos in taking one for the team Ian. certainly a controversial vintage that has been a bit of a mine field with some hits and misses along the way. I believe I may have two 03 bottles left in the cellar Trolong Mondot and a Pontet Canet the latter were mostly enjoyed early on and we had no issues f...

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Everyone's looking great! Have a wonderful weekend and we certainly miss the Florida sunshine/warmth on the west coast last week that we enjoyed so much. 10 inches of fresh snow today has brought back to the great white north reality hard and fast! Looks like a good start to the weekend festivities ...

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Both Pontet Canet and Barton will not disappoint with a slight edge to the Barton but both are excellent choices. Good luck hunting.

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Count us in when we're in the right time zone. Look forward to seeing some familiar faces again even if not in person. Agree with Nic monthly or bimonthly likely optimal for us.

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Jim,

You are one of few that can cut through those young tannins and find joy but who knows maybe with a little air and modern wine making this baby may surprise you and others. So ITNOS why not? You only live once and with 5 in tow you've got one per 5 yrs and that brings you to what 80-85!!

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As we all know taste is subjective and there are NO right and wrong answers to an individuals preference. For me I've had way more bottles of Latour than any other first growth with the 82 consistently beating out the Mouton in side by side comparisons all three times this has taken place. That bein...

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Happy Birthday Nic. Nice lineup of wines to celebrate with. Have fun with JF tonight.

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Always an enviable intriguing awe inspiring read after Stu posts one of these extensive verticals. Like life..nothing is perfect! Thanks for the read.

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Jim and Gail, Thanks for that video. We loved listening to the stories and seeing many familiar faces and some that we feel sad having never having the pleasure to meet yet like Joel and Marcus. Hopefully some time in the future but it was a nice walk down memory lane with the stories from Jim and M...

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Enfin! Felicitations! Danielle and I are very happy for the entire family. 2023 will be very special indeed!

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I usually find soccer boring but this final match was incredible. First half was all Argentina and it looked over up until that penalty kick 80 mins in then a few minutes later game was tied. Those last 10 mins in regulation had us on the edge of our seats but two penalty kick goals in the last ? mi...

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Stu, An incredible night for sure but you under sell the number of trophy nights that you've shared in your life and have similarly left many of us with fabulous memories of so many collected treasures. To do it occasionally builds the memory larger than life but to do it too frequently I suspect wo...

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Jim,

Thanks for the advice. I'll open it before we head to the restaurant.

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Sorry Bin 36...corrected by my wife!!!

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Joel

Based on your Palmer 2002 review I think I'll bring it out of the cellar for a dinner tomorrow with my local longstanding wine buddies who were both attending years back at Chicago BWE at Bin 33. Hopefully they'll enjoy it as much as you did. Thanks.

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Can't disagree with anything said or included on anyones lists. Most of the 82s sadly were at there peak about 10+ years ago with some like Latour and Mouton hanging in there but PLL and others have seen better days. In the latter category and at its peak I'd say Certan de May rivalled the number on...

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Great notes and another envious tasting review. We just finished our last 2005 bottle of a six pack a couple of weeks back that showed the best of the bunch to date. Your note sums it up pretty well with the first 5 pretty awkward and certainly drank way too young. I must say I was pretty disappoint...

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Ian,

Even with a flagging pound you continue to live large. Another incredible tasting that makes us all envious. Thanks for continuing to share your wonderful notes on these events and keep well through these tumultuous times.

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Frederico, What I found having very vintage from 99-2010 was they showed some improvement in the first five years or so but 10 years out they were starting to fade hence we drank them up as house wine pretty quickly over a few years. They didn't fall off the map but they certainly were not going to ...

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Nic, Note Bene was a house favourite for years first discovering it while skiing in Whistler at a restaurant where the sommelier highly recommended the wine. It didn't disappoint and we were able to find it at another restaurant a couple of nights later. In the Whistler liquor store it was going for...

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Outstanding wines and great review of the celebration.

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