Different terroir, different wine. Trust me. Prats is involved in everything from top to bottom at Lafite as well as at all the Rothschild properties.Comte Flaneur wrote:Let’s hope Lafite don’t allow JG Prats anywhere near the winemaking.
Imagine a Parkerised Lafite? The notion is just too ghastly to contemplate.
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- Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Cos d’Estournel 2009
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3442
Re: TN: Cos d’Estournel 2009
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Cos d’Estournel 2009
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3442
Re: TN: Cos d’Estournel 2009
I doubt that any regular reader of BWE thought that Marcus gave an accurate summary of your reviews. Wait! That wasn’t an actual Leve tasting note?!?! Then what the hell am I supposed to do with this supposedly ‘intense’ case of 2009 Cos that I just ran out and bought??? Send it to me! I will find ...
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:51 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: La Conseillante with Marielle Cazaux
- Replies: 130
- Views: 6855
Re: La Conseillante with Marielle Cazaux
Jim... It was a fair and friednly question. It is not about whether I taste more wine or not. It was about did the poster decide he did not like the wine because he tasted it, or did he conclude that just because?
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: La Conseillante with Marielle Cazaux
- Replies: 130
- Views: 6855
Re: La Conseillante with Marielle Cazaux
Great notes. Love this estate! Well, I should say “loved” as in past-tense. I stopped buying after Rolland got involved, well, I did buy but have not tried the 2014. I’m guessing the vintage spared the wine from his goopy style, like what you note in 2015. I still cannot believe such stalwart class...
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 4:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Cos d’Estournel 2009
- Replies: 62
- Views: 3442
Re: TN: Cos d’Estournel 2009
I think the issue here is that some people fail to appreciate the experience of having your palate assaulted with waves of vinous intensity, and thus are not qualified to communicate the true nature of a wine such as the 2009 Cos d'Estournel. Too offer a different perspective, I have taken the libe...
- Sun May 24, 2020 10:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Bordeaux EP Campaign
- Replies: 229
- Views: 22882
Re: 2019 Bordeaux EP Campaign
No bad will. As I said earlier, I have the same discussion, a lot, with some of my best friends. Most do not agree with me. But if they like the right wine, I am still OK to drink with themJimHow wrote:Well, I'm not here to fight and create bad will over this issue Jeff.
- Sun May 24, 2020 8:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Bordeaux EP Campaign
- Replies: 229
- Views: 22882
Re: 2019 Bordeaux EP Campaign
I think the point being made Jeff is that there was no need to destroy the world economy and impoverish 8 billion people. Not sure if you’re going without food yet but lots are and will be. I see the cases of 2019 Bordeaux are coming in for you while the JC Penney workers scrounge. I guess time wil...
- Sun May 24, 2020 5:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Bordeaux EP Campaign
- Replies: 229
- Views: 22882
Re: 2019 Bordeaux EP Campaign
We shall see. My friend Karolina in Poland emailed me today. She noted there were 2,000 cases when they closed down the country. She says there are 20,000 cases now and they are opening it back up. She says “This coronavirus was the biggest prank in the history of the humankind.” Your friend in Pol...
- Sun May 24, 2020 5:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1162
Re: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
Guillout is a lot of clay. I went there. I am not sure about the other wine unless my TN mentions it. You might need to read themMusigny 151 wrote:Seriously, Jeff, do you know anything about the soils and terroir of the property?
- Sun May 24, 2020 4:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1162
Re: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
Jeff and I have different palates as well, but I often find his write-ups and notes quite helpful. In this note, he uses the words “fresh and “medium-bodied” and “elegant” and he does not give it a 98+ score and call it liquid chocolate sex. Knowing it’s made from Thienpont, and Jeff gave it modest...
- Sun May 24, 2020 4:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1162
Re: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
Jeff and I have different palates as well, but I often find his write-ups and notes quite helpful. In this note, he uses the words “fresh and “medium-bodied” and “elegant” and he does not give it a 98+ score and call it liquid chocolate sex. Knowing it’s made from Thienpont, and Jeff gave it modest...
- Sun May 24, 2020 4:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
- Replies: 21
- Views: 1162
Re: A brand new Pomerol. Ch. Fillotte, made by the Thienponts
Jeff and I have different palates as well, but I often find his write-ups and notes quite helpful. In this note, he uses the words “fresh and “medium-bodied” and “elegant” and he does not give it a 98+ score and call it liquid chocolate sex. Knowing it’s made from Thienpont, and Jeff gave it modest...
- Sat May 16, 2020 8:16 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2586
Re: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
Oh... But I do not agree exactly because you need to take the vintage into consideration. In my simple mind, I don't exactly agreed with the need for taking vintage into consideration. So if Nic is at a Siran blind tasting of 6 vintages, he picks the wine he thinks is the best. Now as we know, crit...
- Sat May 16, 2020 6:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2586
Re: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
Jeff what did you thought about 2017? At UGC tasting, I thought it was a small deception after the 2015... Good to hear from you. Nic I am not sure what you mean by deception Nic. But 17 Siran is not at the same level as the 15 or 16. You can see tasting notes on my site if you wish. Nic means &quo...
- Fri May 15, 2020 3:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2016 La Fleur de Bouard has been uncorked....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 934
Re: The 2016 La Fleur de Bouard has been uncorked....
JL! Great to hear from you, hope all is safe and sound. Yes I've consistently liked this property from multiple vintages, I like them young. Jim, I have a lot of time on my idle hands these days. So definitely time to play on the net. Though I will be busy tasting hundreds of 2019 Bordeaux wines in...
- Fri May 15, 2020 3:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2586
Re: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
I am not sure what you mean by deception Nic. But 17 Siran is not at the same level as the 15 or 16. You can see tasting notes on my site if you wish.Nicklasss wrote:Jeff what did you thought about 2017? At UGC tasting, I thought it was a small deception after the 2015...
Good to hear from you.
Nic
- Thu May 14, 2020 3:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
- Replies: 39
- Views: 2586
Re: 2016 Siran... Better than the '15 Siran.
Jim... I am doubly impressed! Siran has been on a roll since 2014, when they brought in Hubert de Bouard as their consultant. Though I prefer the 15 for its softer lusher tannins and greater volume. 16 is very good, but just a bit less IMO. 18 is beautiful as well.
- Thu May 14, 2020 3:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2016 La Fleur de Bouard has been uncorked....
- Replies: 12
- Views: 934
Re: The 2016 La Fleur de Bouard has been uncorked....
Two enthusiastic thumbs up on this wine. Medium bodied, no sharp edges, great fruit. Nothing overdone here. No reason not to drink this young. I'm sure it will age for a decade or more but I don't see where it gets better than the ripe, fresh fruit it is showing right now. 92 points. Oh My God! Obv...
- Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:55 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2015 Brane Cantenac
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2194
Re: 2015 Brane Cantenac
Jim, IMO, it is the best vintage ever produced at Brane Cantenac.
- Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:14 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Comparing Bordeaux Vintages 2015 vs 2016
- Replies: 20
- Views: 2986
Re: Comparing Bordeaux Vintages 2015 vs 2016
Having actually tasted about 600 wines from each vintage, in bottle and barrel for 15, and so far, just in barrel for 2016, stylistically, 2015 is sexier and softer, while 2016 is a little more fresh, bright and structured. But those variances are only part of the story. In 2015, Margaux, Pessac Leo...
- Thu Nov 23, 2017 6:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2014 Tour Saint Christophe has been uncorked....
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2032
Re: The 2014 Tour Saint Christophe has been uncorked....
I think Jeff Leve is a fan of this wine as well. Yes, he is. I love the wine. It's a really great wine that is also a super deal. You can read details on the wine here: https://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/bordeaux-wine-producer-profiles/bordeaux/st-emilion/chateau-tour-saint-christophe-st-emilion-...
- Wed May 03, 2017 11:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what's the story with this Tour St. Dildo stuff?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3790
Re: So what's the story with this Tour St. Dildo stuff?
I've tried and imho, it's certainly not worth 95-97p, too high score. With this high score, it would mean, that this wine is better then Corbin, La Lagune and Petit Village. Never. I do not agree. I gave it 94-96 Pts and for me, it's a much better wine than all the wines you mentioned. So, there yo...
- Wed May 03, 2017 2:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what's the story with this Tour St. Dildo stuff?
- Replies: 19
- Views: 3790
Re: So what's the story with this Tour St. Dildo stuff?
I keep hearing how they are "building their brand." <rolls eyes> Put me in the "very skeptical" camp. If it is SO good -- like, 95-97 point good -- how is it selling for $24.99 in 2015 and 2016, two supposedly great Bordeaux vintages? I've ordered a few bottles of the 2015 en fu...
- Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 00 Sansonnet [St Emilion]
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1679
Re: TN: 00 Sansonnet [St Emilion]
Arv... Do you ever Google these chateau you are discovering? Lots of info out there. At least to me, Sansonnet was not making very good wines in 2000. Since 2009 however, they have been on fire and making one of the better wines from St. Emilion at that price point. The wines are just super! You can...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Palmer's quality
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7213
Re: Palmer's quality
Jeff I love your tongue in cheek: "from my limited experience...."what were your top wines from each estate? Off the top of my head... Lafite, 53, 59 & 96. Latour, 29, 59, 61, 82, 09, 10 Mouton, 45, 61, 82, 09, 10 Margaux, 1870, 1900, 2000, 2009, 2010, 2015 HB, 59, 61, 89, 09, 10 Chev...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 11:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Palmer's quality
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7213
Re: Palmer's quality
Jeff I love your tongue in cheek: "from my limited experience...."what were your top wines from each estate? I see as the official Pomerol Lover you substituted in Lafleur for LLC - fair cop. But what a magnificent set of memories...to reminisce with your family and friends. I would imagi...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 3:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Palmer's quality
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7213
Re: Palmer's quality
I put my 5$ on Winedinners as one person who sampled almost every vintage of every First Growth. Me too! Back to the original topic now : I had Chateau Palmer on a few vintages, and a few First Growth on few vintages, and from my limited experience i think I've always preferred the First Growth. Wh...
- Tue Jan 10, 2017 4:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Palmer's quality
- Replies: 51
- Views: 7213
Re: Palmer's quality
Can I play too? I should have tasting notes for about 99% of these wines on my site, FWIW. Some of these wines are from my cellar. But several of the best bottles have been opened at shared group dinners over the years. In my youth, I made friends with several older collectors that would pop some of...
- Fri Dec 23, 2016 6:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Top Ten Wines of the Year
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1670
Top Ten Wines of the Year
2016 was a great year of wine. While my top ten list has some of the usual suspects, I think there were at lest a few surprises this year.
What were your top ten wines from 2016?
http://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/201 ... sted-2016/
What were your top ten wines from 2016?
http://www.thewinecellarinsider.com/201 ... sted-2016/
- Fri Dec 23, 2016 5:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2012 La Fleur de Bouard revisited.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1764
Re: 2012 La Fleur de Bouard revisited.
I must seek some out. I was reading Wine Cellar Insider and I couldn't help noticing that Jeff is somewhat lukewarm about this wine. I am not so sure that 90 Pts is lukewarm. It is a very nice wine, a little oaky, and in 2012, like many wines, it can be a bit short, but it is well priced, has chara...
- Fri Dec 09, 2016 6:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Question to the great members of the BWE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4487
Re: Question to the great members of the BWE
I have never been to d'Armailhac, not sure they receive visitors. Normally, I taste those wines at Mouton. Not sure how it works for the general public.
Hard to get visits to Ducru Beaucaillou
Not sure they take non, professional visits at Leoville Las Cases
In all cases, it never hurts to ask...
Hard to get visits to Ducru Beaucaillou
Not sure they take non, professional visits at Leoville Las Cases
In all cases, it never hurts to ask...
- Thu Dec 08, 2016 4:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Question to the great members of the BWE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4487
Re: Question to the great members of the BWE
Personally, that is not how I would advise my friend. They should visit the chateaux that make the wines they already know and love. That will give them the personal connection to their visit that will create a special memory. Going to a First Growth is a special experience, but meeting the people ...
- Thu Dec 01, 2016 9:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Question to the great members of the BWE
- Replies: 31
- Views: 4487
Re: Question to the great members of the BWE
Personally, that is not how I would advise my friend. They should visit the chateaux that make the wines they already know and love. That will give them the personal connection to their visit that will create a special memory. Going to a First Growth is a special experience, but meeting the people t...
- Mon Oct 31, 2016 1:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE California 2017
- Replies: 27
- Views: 3256
Re: BWE California 2017
If for some reason this was in late February or closer to the beginning of March, I'd try to attend. Just in case your dates are not firm.
- Fri Sep 30, 2016 3:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: More BDX chateaux being sold to gauche nouveau riche
- Replies: 10
- Views: 753
Re: More BDX chateaux being sold to gauche nouveau riche
Arv... I do not get your headline. Why are the buyers gauche nouveau riche?
- Fri Aug 26, 2016 9:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pauillac pecking order
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1710
Re: Pauillac pecking order
There are some pretty strong views on GPL in Danny’s GPL thread. I would have GPL at number 10 in my pecking order of 20 Pauillac estates, half way down a list of estates as defined by Jeff's Wine Cellar Insider. Thanks for the mention Ian. For everything you ever wanted to know about Pauillac and ...
- Thu Aug 25, 2016 3:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St-Julien pecking order
- Replies: 56
- Views: 7244
Re: St-Julien pecking order
Things can certainly from vintage to vintage. And some estate have recently stepped up their game with new, state of the art cellars and changes in personal. But overall, at least for me, based on quality and style, this is how I see it for the past few years. 1. Ducru Beaucaillou 2. Leoville-Las Ca...
- Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Three greatest vintages
- Replies: 22
- Views: 3458
Re: Three greatest vintages
2009, 2010, 2005... Better wines from more producers makes these better vintages for me. I also believe that the top wines in those vintages are the equal of, and are probably better than the best wines from the legendary vintages of the past.
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 7:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: People starving in Biafra, and '15 Haut Brion selling for $524.98
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9521
Re: People starving in Biafra, and '15 Haut Brion selling for $524.98
Sure, you can include the middle men in my complaint about greed. This $524 price for Haut Brion is EP, I wonder what Parker thinks about it Again you do not answer any questions. You also missed my point which was, sure, Haut Brion could sell their wine for $100 and make money to you. But you, or ...
- Sun Jun 19, 2016 4:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: People starving in Biafra, and '15 Haut Brion selling for $524.98
- Replies: 51
- Views: 9521
Re: People starving in Biafra, and '15 Haut Brion selling for $524.98
I'm hardly the only person who has criticized the Bordelaise for their pricing Jeff. Raising prices for futures is one thing. Saying they should charge less because people are starving in Biafra is another. Writing "Bordeaux is a disgrace, really, in the end, when all is said and done. Take yo...