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- Sat Feb 03, 2024 2:31 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
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Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
Taste a 2020 Calon Segur, and you'll understand. Like i wrote before, how the 14.5 % alcohol 2019 GPL could be better than the 13.5 % alcohol 2020 GPL? But 2016 is better than 2019 and 2020. Mark my words. Had a 2016 Malescot Saint Exupéry on my birthday, January 13th, with JeanFred and AlexH, and i...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 2:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 857
Re: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Nice! I can tell you the 2016 is great too!
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 1:09 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Throwing a rock in 2021 d’Armailhac lake
- Replies: 3
- Views: 456
Throwing a rock in 2021 d’Armailhac lake
In Montréal, i taste the 2021 Château d’Armailhac. I know dstgolf, JimHow and JeanFred taste it too. It is a well made wine, no objection there. It is a very good red wine of Bordeaux, I can still buy that. It is improving since many vintage (at the stand, they explained to me that it is the case si...
- Wed Jan 31, 2024 11:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 15
- Views: 857
Re: The 2020 Wine-That-Shall-Remain-Nameless has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Did you taste the 2021 in Montréal? I did not taste it… Which one is the worst (expecting both aren’t very good)?
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 3:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4897
- Views: 1582709
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Lucky, i found 1 bottle of 2019 Jamet Côte Rôtie.
- Tue Jan 30, 2024 1:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Whole Lotta Lafite
- Replies: 29
- Views: 1810
Re: Whole Lotta Lafite
Good title and great report Stuart. I was wishing that you had the 2002 and 2008, as I had them with dstgolf and JimHow last May, and would have been fun to compare. Complexity, élégance, classic Médoc, are for me thé Best descriptives for Lafite. I feel that in your descriptions. Well done and than...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2 young Lafon-Rochet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 639
Re: 2 young Lafon-Rochet
Jckba, these two Champagne are at 78 $cad here (58-60 $usd). But remember, monopoly by SAQ here, so no real deals!
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Getting high on a 2020 Sociando Mallet with a little help from my friends....
- Replies: 8
- Views: 800
Re: Getting high on a 2020 Sociando Mallet with a little help from my friends....
A nice young Sociando from your report Jim. Does Sociando ever deceive? No... tout simplement.
AlexH bought a bottle of the 2008 cuvée Jean Gautreau last week.
AlexH bought a bottle of the 2008 cuvée Jean Gautreau last week.
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Chateau de Lamarque has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 993
Re: 2019 Chateau de Lamarque has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Nice report Jim. I did not get to Lamarque last week, as i did not taste many wines, passing more time discussing with producers.
I'm very happy with what i bought from the 2021 vintage, so Lagrange, Talbot, Brane-Cantenac, tasted last week. Only no show, is the fourth wine i bought, GPL...
I'm very happy with what i bought from the 2021 vintage, so Lagrange, Talbot, Brane-Cantenac, tasted last week. Only no show, is the fourth wine i bought, GPL...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2008 Lynch Bages
- Replies: 5
- Views: 711
Re: 2008 Lynch Bages
Jim gave me a bottle of the 2008 some years ago, and i still have it. Looking forward to it, as your very positive report on that 2008 Lynch Bages, Chateau Vin, will surely work against my patience... Did not had the 2009, but i clearly think that the 2019 is an impressive Lynch, that will need anot...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 6:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 05 La Tour Blanche, 17 Langoa Barton, 00 Beychevelle
- Replies: 6
- Views: 923
Re: 05 La Tour Blanche, 17 Langoa Barton, 00 Beychevelle
Nice report Alex. I think that 2017 are interesting as well made, and will be drinkable sooner than bigger vintages. The 2000 Beychevelle seems in a great place from your report. Enjoyed the 2021 Langoa last week, preferring it to many other Saint Julien last week, but 2021 Branaire was my favorite,...
- Sun Jan 28, 2024 4:54 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2 young Lafon-Rochet
- Replies: 3
- Views: 639
2 young Lafon-Rochet
Last night, dinner with my friend AlexH. I was in a good mood, as after the weekend in Montréal last week, i had to fly to BC on emergency on Monday morning, as our smelter there was having a problem... i was back at home on Friday noon. So after the adrenaline, it was time to relax! Billecart-Salmo...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 2:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: UGC Montréal - 2021 Bordeaux
- Replies: 3
- Views: 826
UGC Montréal - 2021 Bordeaux
It was a very well organized event on the January 21st in Montréal. Location was Le Grand Quai and site was wide enough for all attendees and lot of natural light. Was fun to be with my friend AlexH, and some BWEers, JeanFred, dstgolf and JimHow. First, let say that the 2021 is less solar, more clas...
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:58 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4897
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
While in Montreal, bought :
1 X 2016 Pol Roger Vintage
1 X 2018 Michel Magnien Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Climats d'Or.
1 X 2020 Lafon-Rochet
1 X 2020 Le Gay
1 X 2010 Latour à Pomerol
2 X 2019 Petit Village
2 X 2019 Bélair Monange
1 X 2016 Pol Roger Vintage
1 X 2018 Michel Magnien Morey Saint Denis 1er Cru Climats d'Or.
1 X 2020 Lafon-Rochet
1 X 2020 Le Gay
1 X 2010 Latour à Pomerol
2 X 2019 Petit Village
2 X 2019 Bélair Monange
- Mon Jan 22, 2024 12:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Two vins de Bourgogne letovers from yesterday
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Two vins de Bourgogne letovers from yesterday
2003 Clos des Lambrays : still dark red, intense spicy aromas (cinnamon, black pepper) in a dark cherries and blackberries mix, some bramble, mushrooms and concentrated plums. In mouth, ripe fruit attack, concentrayed pinot berries, serious integrated wood, some bbq spices, darkberries, long, tannic...
- Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2263
Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
Saturday night dinner wines, after 3.5 hours at UGC tp tadte 2021 Bordeaux...
Krug 171
2020 Champy Corton-Charlemagne
2003 Clos des Lambrays
1996 Rauzan Ségla
1996 Lynch Bages
2011 Haut Brion
A great time, but i feel i won't wine for a few days... it was a lot.
Krug 171
2020 Champy Corton-Charlemagne
2003 Clos des Lambrays
1996 Rauzan Ségla
1996 Lynch Bages
2011 Haut Brion
A great time, but i feel i won't wine for a few days... it was a lot.
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2263
Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
What a night!
2013 Dom Pérignon
2016 Pol Roget
1989 Mouton Rothschild
1996 Montrose
2010 Duhart Milon
2010 Latour à Pomerol
2010 Montrose
2010 Calon Ségur
2020 Rieussec
2013 Dom Pérignon
2016 Pol Roget
1989 Mouton Rothschild
1996 Montrose
2010 Duhart Milon
2010 Latour à Pomerol
2010 Montrose
2010 Calon Ségur
2020 Rieussec
- Sat Jan 20, 2024 5:47 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A last glass of 2020...
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A last glass of 2020...
After a great night with dstgolf/danielle, JimH, JeanFred/Josėe and AlexH...
A last glass of 2020 Lafon Rochet... young, wild, purple, violet flowers, blackcurrants, incense, concentrated, primary,...
A last glass of 2020 Lafon Rochet... young, wild, purple, violet flowers, blackcurrants, incense, concentrated, primary,...
- Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2263
Re: Un week-end avec les Canadiens.
Nous sommes là aussi, arrivés pour la fin de semaine BWE... et la dégustation UGC du millésime 2021.
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 3:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4279
Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
We will all aim at winona chief philosophy : enjoy and drink more Champagne!
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2014 Duhart Milon has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1318
Re: 2014 Duhart Milon has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Duhart Milon. I might bring a bottle next week. I guess 2014 is your type of vintage Jim. Unfortunately, i don't have any bottles of 2014 i think. But will try to find something decent. Weekend of 19-20-21 January, UGC Montréal, 2021 vintage with BD, dstgolf, JeanFred and my good friend AlexH. Shoul...
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:43 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1771
Re: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Thank you Eric. I appreciate the welcome to the club!
I plan to be back once to the USA before the next election. Let's make it something ordinary (opposite to extraordinary) for my 50 years. But please, no 1974 Bordeaux!
I plan to be back once to the USA before the next election. Let's make it something ordinary (opposite to extraordinary) for my 50 years. But please, no 1974 Bordeaux!
- Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:12 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
- Replies: 11
- Views: 1771
SCOOP : THE LAST WINES BEFORE MY BIG 5-0
Yes, yes and yes (or no, no and no)! Will hit the big 5-0 tomorrow at 4:20 am. Yes i don't look like. No, i really feel like. Yes my wines are getting older too. No, wisdom is coming in, shouting out my wilderness and creativity. Yes, near retirement and the eternal run, skiing, biking and BWE parti...
- Wed Jan 10, 2024 11:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are your top 10 wines of 2023?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3195
Re: What are your top 10 wines of 2023?
Hmmm.. A harder question for me this year as I’ve had lots of good young wines yet not so many top old wines. In no order except the first one. Best wine of the year: 2020 Chateau Canon St Emilion Other top wines: Philippe Leclerc Gerry Chambertin Combe Aux Moines 2009 Berthaut Gevry Chambertin Caz...
- Mon Jan 08, 2024 2:15 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2022 Clos des Fous Itata
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- Views: 1302
2022 Clos des Fous Itata
Last night, opened a corked Lafon-Rochet 2016. Didn't open anything else afterwards. This evening, opened an impulse purchase made today, Clos des Fous Itata 2022. 75% Cinsault and 25% Païs. The person at the checkout at the SAQ told me that she didn't like the nose but the mouth was ok. Beautiful p...
- Sat Jan 06, 2024 10:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE
- Replies: 11
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- Fri Jan 05, 2024 5:08 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Guide Hachette 2024
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1858
Re: Guide Hachette 2024
Guide Hachette is probably the best and most serious reference for french wines analysis and rating. I like it a lot. The only problem, many wines not available in Québec are rated in it. Also, it seems like every high reputation wines aren't analyzed/rated every vintage. But i might be wrong on tha...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 11:48 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4279
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:11 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are your top 10 wines of 2023?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 3195
Re: What are your top 10 wines of 2023?
Very easily, my top 10 is coming from 2 events, London convention and my pre-wedding day diner. It is always tough to make a selection... 1983 Cheval Blanc 1975 Petrus (double magnum) 1937 Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 1983 Chambertin Joseph Drouhin 2002 Lafite Rothschild 2008 Lafite Rothschild 1996 Mo...
- Thu Jan 04, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4279
Re: Just call me Mr. Lafite.
What a buy! Lafite from my favorite vintage... but ready when?
My last purchase of red Bordeaux are 3 bottles of the 2016 Lafon Rochet.
My last purchase of red Bordeaux are 3 bottles of the 2016 Lafon Rochet.
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2010 Courcel Grand Clos des Épenots
- Replies: 1
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2010 Courcel Grand Clos des Épenots
"Want it or not, wine is a superb hobby as you'll always learn but never know it all, while developping eternal friendship with other wine lovers". Nic Opened a 2010 Domaine de Courcel 1er Cru Grand Clos des Épenots 2 days ago. On the first night, the wine was almost unbreathable with tone...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy New Year
- Replies: 3
- Views: 914
Re: Happy New Year
Happy New Year to you Ian, and all BWEers around that planet. Wish you health, happiness, friendship and more peace in the different parts of the World. I had the 2002 Mouton Rothschild, as Jim brought it to Charlotte in 2016, when we did that roadtrip to see Susan/Rob Dayton. It was very impressive...
- Sun Dec 31, 2023 7:05 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: A fantastic night with Stu and Kathy
- Replies: 12
- Views: 2344
Re: A fantastic night with Stu and Kathy
Nice report Joel, and a night with Stu and K is always a great time. It's been too long since last time i saw them in 2019... maybe 2024 would be a good year to go back to the sunshine State? Never had any of these wines, except the 1982 Mouton Rothschild, but all great as you described for sure. Ha...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:34 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE
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Re: 2023 BORDEAUX WINE ENTHUSIASTS WILLIAM "STEFAN" JOHNSON WINE OF THE YEAR: 2019 CHATEAU MONTROSE
Very good choice. Montrose is surely a wine that many BWEers love, and that has not turned to the dark side, staying a classic strong Saint Estèphe. The 2019 is already recognized as a great red wine from Bordeaux, one of the top in that vintage. Personally, if I would have had to make the call, thi...
- Fri Dec 29, 2023 5:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Riesling, Gamay and Nebbiolo
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Riesling, Gamay and Nebbiolo
December 23 Dinner with a couple of friends 2018 Riesling Trimbach: really very good in this vintage. Nose of lemongrass, flowers/white peaches and petroleum. Mouth with a slight richness of fruits, lemons, tangerines, but the wine quickly returns to the floral flavors, with good acidity, and length...
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4897
- Views: 1582709
- Thu Dec 28, 2023 11:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: White wines, pre-white Christmas
- Replies: 2
- Views: 859
White wines, pre-white Christmas
December 22 pre-White Christmas 2022 Kalogeri Domaine Papagiannakos: good white wine for an aperitif, with light fruitiness of dry lemon and pineapple. In the mouth, very dry, light minerality, simplicity. Correct. Score: 82-83. 2022 Roero Arneis Vietti: we just moved up several levels! Very beautif...
- Wed Dec 27, 2023 12:07 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: December 15th wines
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- Views: 1057
December 15th wines
Philippe Gonet Rosé Champagne: an “affordable” Champagne, well made, but lacks a little depth for the terroir where it comes from. Fine nose of light red berries, a little flower. Plus an aperitif Champagne. Rating: 87. 2020 Chablis Laurent Tribut: a lottery product, one of the few allocated for me ...
- Tue Dec 26, 2023 3:42 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2023 BWE WOTY
- Replies: 59
- Views: 25722
Re: 2023 BWE WOTY
I wanted to open the 2023 BWE WOTY last night, so opened a 2019 Château d'Issan. Even 3 hours decanting did not help, and it stays as hard as a "witch something" (can't remember exactly the expression used here sometimes). Deception! The 2016 Col d'Orcia Brunello di Montalcino was offering...
- Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:40 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Saturday Convention Notes/Pics/Vids
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1068
Re: BWE Saturday Convention Notes/Pics/Vids
Great write up Joel. You surely have the "BWE spirit". BWEers are the nicest people you can find.
Killer wines there, some of my all time favorite. 1985 Mission and 1982 Gruaud, when enjoyed with great people, i prefer not think about it... as i missed that one...
Killer wines there, some of my all time favorite. 1985 Mission and 1982 Gruaud, when enjoyed with great people, i prefer not think about it... as i missed that one...