Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Winona Chief

The last bottle of 1990 Cos that I opened had a wonderful aroma and tasted great when I decanted it at 4 pm but was fading at 8 pm when we were drinking it at dinner.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

My impression of the 1994 Caymus Special Selection is very similar to that of DavidG. After tasting it at age 10, I gave away my last bottle to a charity auction. But back to the issue of wine of the year. My vote (and I realise this isn't a democracy) is for 1996 Pichon Lalande. It was my wine of t...

Winona Chief

Yes, the room we had for the Saturday night main event dinner at Charlie Palmer was very large with plenty of room for mingling. I agree with Jim - it could probably accomodate 50 people. I'm assuming we will be getting that space again.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Both the 1978 and 1979 Pichon Lalande are holding on but I plan to finish mine in the next year or two - I would prefer to not wait too long. A bottle of the 1978 opened in Minneapolis this past June was very much alive and singing a pretty song.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

With respect to wine glasse, I think that two stems per person is not going to be enough. We will probably need at least four per person. I am local so I can bring all that Marjorie and me will need plus a few extra. The 20 to 24 ounce wine glasses take up an awful lot of table space and seem to enc...

Winona Chief

Haven't had the 1979 Baron but I have really liked the 1979 Lalande. I have been drinking it regularly over the past twenty years. Always very nice - still have a couple bottles left.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I have also had premoxed 2001 Trimbach CFE. I think two out of five half bottles.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

JimHow wrote:1996 Calon Segur
1996 Ducru Beaucaillou
1996 Cos d'Estournel

I have the 1995 of each of these wines. Be happy to bring some.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

This was another fine New York BWE event. Many thanks to Ian for putting this together and thanks to all the participants for sharing their treasures. Great to reconnect with old friends and great to meet Maureen and Salil. Nice selection of wines that mostly showed very well but no true stunning wi...

Winona Chief

My 1980 mystery wine is fine to pair with Tom's Cal Cab. I will also bring a 1988 Lafaurie-Peyraguey.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

That's good news about the 1985 La Lagune - pretty sure I have one more bottle left. Probably open it soon. Speaking of 1985 Bordeaux, a bottle of 1985 Leoville Barton opened on Friday night was very nice.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I don't drink Petrus often enough (who does) to have an opinion on which wine is most like it but I can say that my current favorite Pomerol is 1998 Trotanoy.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

No kidding, 99+ for 1989 Lynch Bages by the man himself. Wine Advocate #196 dated August 31, 2011.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

This event is fast approaching - time to start thinking about the wines.

We can bring 1983 Pichon Lalande, 1985 Gruaud Larose and 1988 Mouton and a surprise 1980.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

My use of "spousal unit" comes from very funny Coneheads skits on Saturday Night Live in the late 70s. Just shows how old I am. Dan Akroyd (Beldar Conehead) describes his significant other, Jane Curtin (Prymaat Conehead), as "spousal unit" http://snltranscripts.jt.org/77/77nconeh...

Winona Chief

I am still planning to participate. With all the dropouts, perhaps there is room for Marjorie (spousal unit).

We were really looking forward to seeing Tom In DC (and Gail), DavidG and stefan (and Lucie) again. We will miss you.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

"The way you perceive flavours will vary according to your eating habits. You often need to double the amount of sugar in food for an American to be able to taste it." The first sentence certainly rings true. The second sentence is an arrogant and ridiculous over-generalization. I suppose ...

Winona Chief

Michael, Thanks for posting your notes. I always enjoy reading them. Sounds like another great evening. I remember that 1982 La Lagune as being really nice. Unfortunately mine are all gone. Still have a bottle of 1988 Filhot around here somewhere - sounds like a good candidate for near-term drinking...

Winona Chief

2004 is supposed to be a great year for Barolo. I haven't tried all that many but recently really enjoyed bottles of 2004 Marcarini Barolo Brunate and 2004 Cavallotto Barolo Bricco Boschis. Though not exactly open, they both tasted very good with pasta, sausage and tomato sauce.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I would like to participate again this year. Do you have a date in mind? I believe it has been the third Saturday in October each of the last three years.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Thanks for posting, Alch. Mostly agree with your notes. The 1999 Palmer is so nice now but will improve and evolve for at least another 10 to 15 years. I think 2000 GPL is too young right now and I really don't have a clue as to what its evolutionary path will be. The 1998 Clos des Papes is a very g...

Winona Chief

Sounds good, see you all there. Anyone around on Friday night. I'm coming up on the train early Friday afternoon. Give me time to take in the Vermeers in the Frick before dinner.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

The 1979, 1983, 1986 and 1996 Pichon Lalande are all fine examples of their respective vintages - I like each of them a lot. Probably drank about a dozen bottles of the 1979 PLL and they have all been very good (I agree with Ramon's take on this wine). No experience with the 2003.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

If anyone else is interested, there are great rates for hotels in NYC that weekend - just a little more than half of what I paid in October. I think I'll join this party if it's OK. I can bring Talbot and Rieussec.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Hubert Lignier is a fine producer - that 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin sure sounds lovely.

I really enjoy reading your tasting notes!

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Another good report on a 2006 red Burgundy - that's turning into such a classic Burgundy vintage. I like them a lot.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I'm a Champagne lover and I can say Champagne is something that takes a lot of time and effort (plus a bit of money). I pay attention to Brad Baker, Neal Martin, Antonio Galloni, Cellartracker notes, Terry Theise (ITB), Dan Kavitz (ITB), Randy McFarlane (local DC Champagne lover) and a host of other...

Winona Chief

Great to have you back, Rob!

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Gary,

The 1988 Lafite is a very nice wine but if you can get serious money for it that might be the way to go . A lot of options with $1500 or $2000 to play with. I have very little Lafite - never one of my favorite producers.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

At an early Thanksgiving with family in Minnesota a little over a week ago, we enjoyed Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais - 2009 Régnié Domaine des Buyats and Donnhoff 2005 Oberhauser Brucke Spatlese. Both were very good. For Thanksgiving Day, I will probably go with Vilmart Cuvee Rubis (Rose) NV Champagne,...

Winona Chief

I also vote yes - that's a good price for a very nice wine. I thought almost all of the 1978 and 1979 Bordeaux that we tried on Saturday showed very well.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Mike,

Which month?

I also like the 1983 vintage. Of course there were a lot of nice wines from Margaux but one of my favorites is another St. Julian - Gruaud Larose.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Works for me.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I also like line-up one better - I prefer to keep the Palmers in one flight and the PLLs in one flight.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Marjorie and I will be arriving on Thursday afternoon. Anyone available to get together on Thursday or Friday night? E-mail or call at 240,687,3390. We are staying at the Courtyard at 53rd and 3rd Ave.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Thanks, Jim.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I love Honeycrisp apples though I think the best examples are from Minnesota - they were developed by the University of Minnesota for the soil and climate there. If you can't get them from Minnesota, I suggest those grown in Pennsylvania - Washington and California are a step down. I believe Honeycr...

Winona Chief

I like 2006 red Burgundies. I have tasted the 2006 Domaine Bouchard, Beaune Greves "L'Enfant Jesus" a couple times and really liked it - where did you see it.

Not real familar with 2008 red Burgundy.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

Perhaps a bit young but those should both be fine wines. Awaiting your impressions.

Chris Bublitz

Winona Chief

I vote for Ducru. I have liked both 71 and 79 either of them would be fine with me.

Pretty sure I have a bottle of 78 Palmer that I could bring to keep that flight together.

Chris Bublitz

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