Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

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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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What past vintages are similar? 85 and 89 come to mind....maybe 75?

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I mean, was it like that for the Cardinals all year? That was ridiculous. I'm a turf agronomy guy. They likely used perennial ryegrass to overseed the Bermudagrass to fill in the gaps and make the turf look nice on camera. This turf species has a very slick cuticle and is known to produce a playing...

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Value: Potensac, Meyney, D'Aighuile and Cantemerle. Recently Tour Saint Christophe
Favs: Leoville Barton, Poyferre and Pichon Baron

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2012 Louis Jadot Pommard 1er Cru Les Rugien (375 ml) PnP. Stony, mineral-laden nose; coaxing reveals a mixed berry aroma. This needs time. Excellent mouthfeel but lacks fruit. Hold until 2025. Side note: this is exactly what I don't get about Burgundy. An 11 year-old wine from a half and a lesser v...

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2012 Malartic-Lagravière Rouge (375 ml) A very good wine from start to finish....not decanted. Smoky, hot stone and gravel nose. Very engaging wine...thought-provoking. Dark fruits, mid-level tannin framed nicely with an elegant bead of acidity. Lengthy finish carries through with smoke, gravel, an...

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2001 Fourrier Gevery Chambertain Clos St. Jacques Foot-stomping good. PnP. Served with seared duck breast; a perfect compliment. Classic GC and ready to go. 4.5 stars 2000 du Tertre Beautiful wine; pretty in every sense. PnP. A perfect balance between power and elegance. Wish I had more. 4.5 stars ...

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Having grown up in a family that entertained many a European guest, I was exposed to classical wine from France, Italy, Spain and Germany before Parker entered the wine scene. My taste in Bordeaux never aligned with him, although like Joel, I did spy Parker scores and even subscribed to his newslett...

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In no particular order.

1. Pichon Baron
2. Leoville Barton
3. Leoville Pyferre
4. Branaire-Ducru
5. Montrose
6. Calon-Segur
7. Lynch Bages
8. Cantemerle
9. Sociando-Mallet
10. Lagrange

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Harry C. wrote: ↑Tue Jan 17, 2023 10:09 pm Lovely. Has anyone really had a mature LLC? Tasting notes always seem to end with give another 5 years.

I'm with you on that and it's why I do not own a single bottle.

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Now or in 15 years

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Less than 25 years old my rate of success has been very high....reputable retailers, obviously.

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Had many a Pavelot and drink them with great pleasure across a wide window. No need to wait that long, IMHO

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Such a loss. There was a time in my vinyl days when I assembled what I thought were the best albums of each genre. Miles Davis Kind of Blue and Jeff Beck Blow by Blow etc. His guitar mastery was on full display on that album....no pick, just fingers.....and the sound quality was so cool. RIP

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JimHow wrote: ↑Sun Jan 08, 2023 2:22 pm What is the word on 2020 red and white Burgundy?

Nice brief here:

https://www.bbr.com/editorial/burgundy/ ... age-report

Slow malo is always a good sign in both red and white, IMHO

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Oddly enough, it wasn't a red burgundy that got me interested; it was a 1983 Chave Rouge. I find that older northern Rhone syrah and even some well-judged older southern Rhone (Rayas, Clos des Papes and even Beaucastel) can express some of the qualities that mimic a good red burgundy. That was my ki...

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I just grabbed a few of these to try: 2019 Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Aux Guettes x 1 2017 Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Aux Guettes x 1 2017 Pavelot Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er cru Aux Gravains x 1 Any decanting advice? I prefer to open, pour into a glass and wait an hour prior to consumpt...

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1990 Rayas Pignan

I went through a case of this over the years. Stunning every time; my last bottle consumed in 2012 was just as good as the first. Too bad prices are so silly on all Rayas wines.

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A nice little brief on Pavelots' style and winemaking as well as a look at the 2020 vintage:

https://winedecoded.com.au/product/doma ... half-2020/

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A huge favorite of ours. Such a consistent producer and one that offers a wide drinking window. I wager we have more of this producer in the cellar than any other in Burgundy. I like Bize as well but the wines have out-paced their quality/value. For a mere $50, why buy another producer? Have you be...

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A huge favorite of ours. Such a consistent producer and one that offers a wide drinking window. I wager we have more of this producer in the cellar than any other in Burgundy. I like Bize as well but the wines have out-paced their quality/value. For a mere $50, why buy another producer?

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I purchased many bottles from Premier Cru. I never doubted the authenticity but I only purchased new vintages. I did find it very concerning however, when I found out the Carolina wine would buy from Premier Cru and then resell it. I wasn't a major buyer from Carolina Wine but that shop went under a...

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(3) 2016 Grand Puy Lacoste
(3) 2016 Barde Haut
(12) 2018 Piaggia 'Riserva' Carmignano
(1) 2006 mag Lopez de Heredia Tondonia
(3) 2019 Weinbach Riesling Cuvee Colette

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We enjoyed grilled burgers and a lovely Bordeaux. The 2002 Leoville Poyferre was absolutely delicious. Opened and poured into glassware with no decanting. Operatic nose burst from the glass and all I can say is this is classic freakin' Bordeaux. Loved it. Perfect and in the window. A 5 star effort.

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That '02 Palmer was quite a show-stopper at the convention.

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Sounds like '96 left bank...

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Colder weather arrived this past weekend so we stoked a fire and opened a couple of bottles. Served with a grilled steak, cast-iron rosemary potatoes and grilled zucchini (kitchen is in reno now so the grill is my oven!) 2000 Chasse Spleen - Moulis en Médoc Perfect cork, no decanting. Mature and rea...

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Regan and I want to thank everyone, but especially Joel. Such a nice group of people enjoying excellent food and wine. Long live BWE!

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Regan will have the chicken and I'll have the lamb.

Lee

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Pulled this to have with strip steak. One of the last wines delivered by Premier Cru and it did not disappoint. Opened 3 hours and left in the cellar before decanting. Perfect cork and a beautiful garnet color with only a slight bit of bricking. A little tight in the glass on the first sip.....but s...

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Lee and Regan will be there Friday eve and Saturday departing Sunday

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I am considering attending my first BWE event on the 28/29. Can someone debrief me on the goings on? I'll bring wine, of course, but what about hotel, food/lunches/dinners etc? All of this is still in the works. But everyone from out of two generally stays in one of two hotels. Someone will have to...

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I am considering attending my first BWE event on the 28/29. Can someone debrief me on the goings on? I'll bring wine, of course, but what about hotel, food/lunches/dinners etc?

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One of the true joys of being a member here is reading stories like this.....

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Just read on the Berserkers Board that Max has passed after a long battle with cancer. Sad news. Many of my Bordeaux were purchased from Max at the Wine Connection. I think I'll open a 2000 Haut Bailly in his honor this weekend. His indomitable spirit and quick wit will be missed.

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Had them throw in a Chardonnay...just for fun. It was described it as Chablis-like, which I find intriguing. Love me some Chablis.

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jal wrote: ↑Tue May 24, 2022 6:33 pm RPCV, I think you're better off just getting the winery to ship you a case. When I bought from them, they used 10 day shipping in refrigerated trucks for a reasonable shipping fee.

Thank you Jacques. I took your advice and have a mixed case on the way. Super nice people at the winery.

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I never had a St. Innocent Pinot before and based on this thread I asked the local retailer to bring in a few bottles. I tasted 2017 Freedom Hill, 2017 Temperance Hill, 2016 Zenith and 2015 Shea. Either I do not like this style or the wines were cooked. Super closed on the nose (almost reduced with ...

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Inspired me to purchase a mixed case.

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A fair comment. Perhaps it the bombardment of offers and generally use your outline these days. I’ve gotten particular in Burgundy…..I remember when I used to buy Lambrays for $35….

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