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Very complex as David mentions. Nice scientific review below:

https://oeno-one.eu/article/view/2208

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I have tried several whites and found them to be excellent. No reds yet but, as always with Burgundy, it's all about the producer....at least for me. It was a very early harvest, if I recall correctly but the whites I have tried didn't reflect heat or drought as the acids and fruit were balanced. I ...

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Although I have to say 2014 has to be the best pleasure vintage I have tasted from release to present day. Every wine from left to right bank has been wonderful.

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Hello Joel. I just really liked where it is drinking now; fine bead of acidity, layered, long, and balanced. I've got 3 more and plan to drink two in the coming months and save one for a few more years. I have quite a few older Bordeaux so I don't really need more aged wines, although I am certain t...

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A blast of cooler weather brought the season's first fire in the fireplace. Along for the ride was grilled picanha (top sirloin cap), creamy stone-ground polenta and the seasons last zuchinni. Now to the star of the dinner, THE 2010 Cantemerle......just lovely. Perfect cork poured straight away. Dar...

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Right? I was a huge fan of Edmond Vatan Clos Neore Sancerre years ago and recall how frustrating it was to open a bottle and deal with the little bits of wax that inevitably fell into the bottle. Same with Dunn, as you say. I'd be interested in opinions on why winemakers use this method. It may look...

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Thanks....the Haut Bailly was $129 and the LdH was $42. I'll be curious on those 1985's. Some variation....

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I note that the 2018/19 have wax capsules.....never liked those

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In a nod to our BD:

4 x 2109 Giscours (Thanks, Jim)
3 x 2019 Lagrange
3 x 1985 Haut Bailly
3 x 2007 Lopez de Heredia Tondonia Reserva

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While I don't post a lot of notes, I am forever a Bordeaux lover and read this site daily. I am saddened by all of this and hope that we can forgive and move on with happiness. Wine should bring us together. Perhaps time will soothe the souls and provide us with an opportunity to reflect on the many...

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A recent and last bottle of the 2000 was ABFAB! Well made and elegant....

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I have traveled to China and set up a business for exportation. It is the world's factory; dirty, poor air quality (even on the nice days) and everyone has a hacking cough or is clearing their throat continuously. I have said for quite a few years that a slight pull of a thread will begin to unravel...

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Such a wonderful and consistent producer and as Jim says, great QPR. Another nice thing about Pavelot is you can find older vintages such as 2017 at or about the release price.

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Is there one of the following grapes in it?

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Carménère

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A Red wine from France?

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I hesitate to write this, but I am so disappointed in our country. Having lived abroad and kept in touch with many friends over the years from several continents, we are so dysfunctional. Friends say "how can the US elect Trump and Biden in consecutive elections? What has happened to your count...

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https://www.winespectator.com/articles/ ... in-chablis

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Double decanted and consumed over a couple of hours. Very dark in color. Nice earthy lifted nose of red fruits, smoke, black pepper and a hint of plum . Palate follows the nose with cherry, plum, spicy black pepper, earth, iron and touch of Cab Franc leafy flavors but no green pepper. Long on the fi...

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This was a good exercise as I had never done it. 1) Domaine de Chevalier 2) Grand Puy Lacoste 3) Sociando Mallet I also looked at non-Bordeaux: Italy = Produttori del Barbaresco Spain = Lopez de Heredia Red Burgundy = Domaine de Pavelot California = Montelena Germany = tie: Christoffel/JJ Prum White...

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Damn.....my calling is food and wine. Love it.

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Lots of jitters lately. Hope the regionals with IR exposure are shoring up.

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With filet and truffle butter, roasted brussel sprouts and baked potatoes: 2000 Lagrange What a beauty and in the zone. PnP, perfect cork. Not be the highest scoring Bordeaux, but it was the perfect accompaniment to the meal. Nothing out of place. Wonderful wine; soaring aromatics, beautiful palate ...

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I am with you, Jim....worse before it gets better.

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Bought a case on Musigny's recommendation. Very nice wine, especially for the price. Agree that the ABV is lower than labeled. Thanks for sharing.

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What a shit show

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It even looks like Shiraz....is this representative of the producer, vintage or both?

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Safe travels all. Menus look awesome. Echo the pic and notes request. Wishing we could be there as well. I'm expecting a Howard Cosell-like, round by round description on the "Thunder in London" match. Clay comes out to meet Liston and Liston starts to retreat, if Liston goes back an inch ...

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Guys I’ve watched all of this from the sidelines and have no dog in the fight. I make it clear that I don’t support any politician, and particularly Trump or Biden. Arresting Trump would go a long way to making the US look like a lot of corrupted, cronyist nations over here in Asia. We have kleptoc...

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JimHow wrote: ↑Tue Mar 14, 2023 8:08 pm Wish you guys could make it, RP!

Thanks Jim.

We would love to make as the better half lived and studied in London. A few competing priorities, I afraid.

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Wish I was going. A March madness single elimination theme might be cool with an even number of wines. Have fun all and safe travels...

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Would love to see the 2019 Giscours and GPL in that line up

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My distain for Trump aside, he did propose most favored nation clause on drug pricing that was struck down after heavy lobbying by pharma groups. I would venture a guess that regardless of one's political leanings, that program would have been very popular.

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JimHow wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 12:58 am Was it the 2019s you bought RP?
Well done. Very well done indeed!

Yes, all 2019's. Giscours and Lynch Bages are on deck

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I told myself that 2016 would be the last vintage I buy in meaningful quantities but then I bought a half of Chateau Dalem and drank it. Damn wine. Now the proud owner of Montrose, Phelan Segur, Dalem, Gloria, Leoville Barton/Poyferre....yada, yada. This is a GREAT vintage. Reminds me of 82 and 90. ...

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22 wines....22 years of BWE...so, the answer is BWE

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All personal preference, I think. I rarely decant but my rule of thumb is to open the wine and smell it. If it offers no aroma, I leave it open in the cellar for up to 8 hours, checking every so often to see if the aromatics have released. If I open a wine and the aroma is singing, I cork it for lat...

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Generosity, kindness, service....so touching. Thanks for sharing Jim.

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About 25 years ago my Mom, a former lab scientist, looked at a decanter of mine and told me that I should just use Erlenmeyer flasks and bought me a few 2L ones. They work perfectly. Easy to pour from, the right shape, easy to clean, and cheap. SF Ed These are great and quite a conversation piece! ...

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Thanks for sharing the article. I imagine that other wine regions across world are or will soon be in a similar position.

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