Sounds great, Jacques. I like everything about Leflaive's wine other than the price.
stefan
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- Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: tn 2000 leflaive puligny pucelles
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1489
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE '09- Segway tour Friday April 3rd?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 602
Re: BWE '09- Segway tour Friday April 3rd?
Thanks, Gail, but I am allergic to tours. I did look at the site, though, and noticed this frightening warning:
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Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to ride.
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stefan
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Anyone suspected of being under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to ride.
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stefan
- Thu Mar 19, 2009 11:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN:2007 Les Cailloux - Centenaire / 2007 P.Usseglio's Cuvees
- Replies: 3
- Views: 265
Re: TN:2007 Les Cailloux - Centenaire / 2007 P.Usseglio's Cuvees
Harry, when do you recommend drinking these '07s?
stefan
stefan
- Wed Mar 18, 2009 4:25 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1996 Carillon Puligny Montrachet Les Perrieres
- Replies: 14
- Views: 1413
Re: TN: 1996 Carillon Puligny Montrachet Les Perrieres
Too bad, Glenn. Mature Carillon is so good when the bottle is sound.
stefan
stefan
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 11:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1978 Clerc Milon, 1985 La Lagune
- Replies: 3
- Views: 357
Re: TN: 1978 Clerc Milon, 1985 La Lagune
Lucie and I went through two cases of this loverly 1989-1998. I was glad I found a few bottles at auction this past year.
stefan
stefan
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:13 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1978 Clerc Milon, 1985 La Lagune
- Replies: 3
- Views: 357
TN: 1978 Clerc Milon, 1985 La Lagune
With the Butcher Block at the Wood Tavern we drank 1978 Clerc Milon. This wine is definitely past its prime, but it still has some fruit and the muted secondary and tertiary characteristics made it worth drinking. stefan 85. Judd 89. Lucie 90. T 89. With the main courses of roasted chicken and flat ...
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:06 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Parker's buying advice
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6128
Re: Parker's buying advice
LB=left bank and RB=right bank I got. I still don't get ACB even after the explanation and Jacques statement that the explanation made him blush.
stefan, DTADDN
stefan, DTADDN
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 3:02 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 05 Col Creo, 00 Williamson Merlot, 00 Beaucastel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 467
Re: TN: 05 Col Creo, 00 Williamson Merlot, 00 Beaucastel
The first was thin crust Noo Yawk style; the second basic American crust. Neither suggested that a big wine was needed.
stefan
stefan
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 2:19 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 05 Col Creo, 00 Williamson Merlot, 00 Beaucastel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 467
Re: TN: 05 Col Creo, 00 Williamson Merlot, 00 Beaucastel
Chris, T made two pizzas. One was carmelized onions and goat cheese, the other carmelized onions, leeks, mushrooms, and mozzarella.
stefan
stefan
- Tue Mar 17, 2009 12:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 05 Col Creo, 00 Williamson Merlot, 00 Beaucastel
- Replies: 4
- Views: 467
TN: 05 Col Creo, 00 Williamson Merlot, 00 Beaucastel
With cheese and olives we drank 2005 Marcato Col Creo (50% Garganega, 20% Pinot Bianca, 20% Sauvignon, 10% Chardonnay). "Not very distinctive, but quite drinkable", says Judd. This is a nice, flavorful quaff. Lucie 88-89. Judd 87. stefan 87. With T's pizzas we drank 2000 Williamson Merlot ...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 5:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '09: Saturday Night Wines
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9158
Re: BWE DC '09: Saturday Night Wines
Subject to doing a physical inventory when I return home, I can match the '82 Leoville Poyferre and the '86 Ducru Beaucaillou. ADDED 3/18: Audit done and will bring these two. Thinking now about what else to bring. Maybe '82 La Lagune to combine with Jay's '89 & '90 to give a mini vertical of th...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 99 Hunter BdN, 79 Baron, 91 Geyserville
- Replies: 2
- Views: 232
TN: 99 Hunter BdN, 79 Baron, 91 Geyserville
At Dry Creek Kitchen, a Charlie Palmer restaurant in Healdsburg, we started with an off the menu sparkler: 1999 Robert Hunter Blanc de Noir. All of us would have assumed that this was a Champagne if we had drunk it blind. It has sufficient toast and yeast to appeal to Lucie and the taste is quite cl...
- Sun Mar 15, 2009 4:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE DC '09: Saturday Night Wines
- Replies: 40
- Views: 9158
Re: BWE DC '09: Saturday Night Wines
David, are we looking for matches or are we trying to avoid matches? So far it seems that it is the latter.
stefan
To match or not to match; that is the question.
stefan
To match or not to match; that is the question.
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Le Mesnil, '05 Jadot, '00 Cristia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 406
Re: TN: Le Mesnil, '05 Jadot, '00 Cristia
Thanks, guys.
The Le Mesnil was not a Krug. There is a small Champagne house called Le Mesni which produces a Blanc de Blancs that is all Grand Cru. I had never drunk one before (and, given Lucie's reaction to it, probably never will again).
stefan
The Le Mesnil was not a Krug. There is a small Champagne house called Le Mesni which produces a Blanc de Blancs that is all Grand Cru. I had never drunk one before (and, given Lucie's reaction to it, probably never will again).
stefan
- Sat Mar 14, 2009 12:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 1996 Leoville Poyferre has been uncorked....
- Replies: 4
- Views: 280
Re: The 1996 Leoville Poyferre has been uncorked....
Good wine, although still young. I've opened an '88 Ducru Beaucaillou and a 2001 Clos de L'Oratoire to have with Judd's duck breast. Before those we'll drink a '99 Potel Cuvee Paget Hospice de Nuits wine. Champagne to start, of! course. For lunch Lucie and I drank 1997 Pierre Amiot Morey St Denis. I...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 8:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Le Mesnil, '05 Jadot, '00 Cristia
- Replies: 5
- Views: 406
TN: Le Mesnil, '05 Jadot, '00 Cristia
Before dinner we drank Le Mesnil Blanc de Blanc NV. "Granny Smiths," exclaims Judd; "this is just a fizzy, apple flavored drink". Lucie dislikes it: says there is ittle bouquet, no yeast, and a short finish. "We should have had this with food and it should be a bit colder,&q...
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN's from a night of Alsatian wines, plus 2000 Ch Gloria
- Replies: 2
- Views: 356
Re: TN's from a night of Alsatian wines, plus 2000 Ch Gloria
Nice to end with a good Bdx, Michael.
I've always wanted to try an older Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile but have not had the chance.
stefan
I've always wanted to try an older Trimbach Riesling Cuvee Frederic Emile but have not had the chance.
stefan
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 5:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Parker's buying advice
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6128
Re: Parker's buying advice
Jay, The Bob's post suggest that he will be back from Bordeaux just before BWE-DC. Did anyone contact him about coming to the Charlie Palmer dinner?
stefan
stefan
- Fri Mar 13, 2009 3:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Parker's buying advice
- Replies: 40
- Views: 6128
Re: Parker's buying advice
Where is that post, Jay?
stefan
stefan
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 9:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: NWR. An ugly decision
- Replies: 19
- Views: 2277
Re: NWR. An ugly decision
You have our sympathy, Bill. It is sad when a favorite pet comes to its last days.
stefan
stefan
- Mon Mar 09, 2009 8:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Dinner-Friday April 3rd-Dino-dc dot com
- Replies: 96
- Views: 20846
Re: BWE Dinner-Friday April 3rd-Dino-dc dot com
Sounds good, Jay. What is your address?
stefan
stefan
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:24 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 09 Thursday Night - Rhone night
- Replies: 17
- Views: 1518
Re: BWE 09 Thursday Night - Rhone night
Jay, I am planning on bringing EyeTalian and/or Rhone on Friday and Burgundy on Thursday. Rick, which would you rather try from 1997: Bouchard Bonnes Mares, Hudelot-Noellat Romanee St Vivant, or Jadot Corton Pougets? For a second Burg I was thinking of something younger, from either 1995 (sic) or 19...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: First strike for the 2005 Bourgognes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3257
Re: First strike for the 2005 Bourgognes
That would be great, Nic. I was thinking of bringing '82 Bdx, maybe La Lagune and Canon, as surely that is before your driving time.
stefan
stefan
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 9:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: First strike for the 2005 Bourgognes
- Replies: 25
- Views: 3257
Re: First strike for the 2005 Bourgognes
Nic, all the '05 Burgs I have tasted have been quite good, but then most are 1er cru or village wines from a reliable producer. Bouchard hit home runs in '05 with their classified wines, but that does not mean that they did as well with village crus. I was given a couple of bottles of 2007 Ménage à ...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 6:01 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I just tripled my red Burgundy holdings...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3058
Re: I just tripled my red Burgundy holdings...
Maybe I'll bring some 06 St Innocent to taste blind against 05 Burgundies, maybe in Jim's suite? I have liked the 05 Burgs I have tried, including the Potel Volnay VV, but Vlossak's wines can give them a run for the money. I'm trying to decide what to bring to the Thursday dinner that Rick is organi...
- Sun Mar 08, 2009 1:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: I just tripled my red Burgundy holdings...
- Replies: 24
- Views: 3058
Re: I just tripled my red Burgundy holdings...
2 today, 20 next week, 200 this year--you are well on your way, David.
stefan
stefan
- Sat Mar 07, 2009 10:00 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: La-Las in NYC
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1205
Re: La-Las in NYC
Really a fun read, Ian. Thanks!
stefan
stefan
- Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:16 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1999 Vincent Girardin Corton Bressandes
- Replies: 4
- Views: 323
TN: 1999 Vincent Girardin Corton Bressandes
We ate seared tuna with a ginger, cilantro, and mushroom cream sauce and drank 1999 Vincent Girardin Corton Bressandes. There is some earth and tar in the nose. The wine tastes of fresh, sweet wild strawberries spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. This wine is excellent now and should improve for up to ...
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 5:23 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 1982 Château Latour à Pomerol (France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol)
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1996
Re: TN: 1982 Château Latour à Pomerol (France, Bordeaux, Libourn
1982 Latour a Pomerol is indeed a great wine. Unfortunately, we (mostly HM$ and I) finished off my last bottle at BWE-Sonoma.
stefan
stefan
- Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:40 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: Budget 2000 Bordeaux - some good & some really bad
- Replies: 8
- Views: 841
Re: TN: Budget 2000 Bordeaux - some good & some really bad
Well, you have to drink swill occasionally in order to appreciate the good stuff. Was everyone fighting for the l'Oratoire and Beaulieu and La Dame?
stefan
stefan
- Wed Mar 04, 2009 12:29 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bienfaisance St. Emilion 2005 and Milliere VV CDP 2003
- Replies: 3
- Views: 454
Re: Bienfaisance St. Emilion 2005 and Milliere VV CDP 2003
No acetone in your La Milliere '03, Patrick?
stefan
stefan
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Anyone tried the 2006 d'Issan?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1231
Re: Anyone tried the 2006 d'Issan?
Has D'Issan moved, Jim?
stefan
stefan
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN:Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tasting 1924-1969 in Germany
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5108
Re: TN:Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tasting 1924-1969 in Germany
The cold is really a pain. Here it was so bad yesterday that we didn't go to the golf course until after 2 and it got too dark to finish our round.
stefan, rubbing it in
stefan, rubbing it in
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 8:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: A mysterious St.-Emilion - Tour Peyronneau 2005
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1168
Re: TN: A mysterious St.-Emilion - Tour Peyronneau 2005
Otto, Wine-Searcher lists only one place in the U.S. that carries this wine. There it is $25.
I also cannot think of another St Emilion that is 100% Merlot.
stefan
I also cannot think of another St Emilion that is 100% Merlot.
stefan
- Mon Mar 02, 2009 1:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN:Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tasting 1924-1969 in Germany
- Replies: 18
- Views: 5108
Re: TN:Chateauneuf-du-Pape Tasting 1924-1969 in Germany
That is an amazing line up of old CdP, Harry! Congratulations!
stefan
stefan
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 8:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 82 Cos & Lagune, 83 Lalande, 73 Mouton, 86 Gruaud & more
- Replies: 14
- Views: 2950
Re: 82 Cos & Lagune, 83 Lalande, 73 Mouton, 86 Gruaud & more
You drank three of my favorites in 82 La Lagune, 83 Pichon Lalande, and 86 Gruaud Larose, Patrick. The only surprise is how well the 73 Mouton showed.
stefan
stefan
- Sat Feb 28, 2009 3:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Dinner-Friday April 3rd-Dino-dc dot com
- Replies: 96
- Views: 20846
Re: BWE Dinner-Friday April 3rd-Dino-dc dot com
Is it an Italian restaurant, Jay? Then maybe we should have Italian wines.
stefan
stefan
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 11:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Dinner-Friday April 3rd-Dino-dc dot com
- Replies: 96
- Views: 20846
Re: BWE Dinner-Friday April 3rd-Dino-dc dot com
Burgs sound good. But should we have only '05 Burgs?
stefan
stefan
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2003 Domaine La Milliere CdP VV
- Replies: 6
- Views: 512
Re: TN: 2003 Domaine La Milliere CdP VV
Chris, I meant that the tastes hold after swallowing. More specific than finish.
stefan
stefan
- Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Put down the bottle and back away slowly.....
- Replies: 36
- Views: 6820
Re: Put down the bottle and back away slowly.....
In defense of Bush Lite... He was a failure as a governor (although not as bad as his good hair successor), yet the country elected him to a post for which he was obviously not qualified. Instead of blaming him for everything, blame the American voter. After all, do you blame an untrained puppy who ...