Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Gerry M.

The Cristal is probably 2014, at least that is what I saw in Nashua. I have enough high end Champ I think but it kills me to pay what they want for NV Pol Roger these days.

Gerry M.

I've been watching the inventory 3 to 4 times a week so I hear you.

One concern is not everything is listed yet. Of the bottles you mentioned, only the Giscours is shown to be coming.

Gerry M.

If I could figure out how to upload pics I would add a few.

Gerry M.

At least I can breath a little easier for MA, NH & ME. Too bad about Ohio and JD Vance beating Ryan. It's looking like another potential GA runoff to control the Senate.

Gerry M.

Any chance of LePage upsetting Mills?

Gerry M.

The 2016 Ch Charmail is really impressive for a $19 bottle.

I'm sadly suspecting that the Georgia Senate race is the bell weather for the night. Early voting gave Warnock a lead but now the election day vote is swinging back to the Republican ticket by a 38% margin. Ughh.

Gerry M.

CBS News is already talking about Kevin McCarthy being the next Speaker. God help us as I change the channel back to CNN and MSNBC

Gerry M.

I'm heading to the cellar now to choose a bottle. I'm leaning towards something modest, maybe a 2016 Charmail

Gerry M.

So far the only 2019's I've seen so far in NH are Les Ormes de Pez, Latour Martillac and Le Marquis de Calon Segur. Any early impressions on the Latour Martillac?

Gerry M.

Now I'm kicking myself that I never got my duel Irish citizenship. I believe we're about to enter the modern equivalent of the dark ages and I'm not trying to be funny. My fear is I won't live long enough to see how history will look back on this time and democracy could be entering s death spiral. ...

Gerry M.

My first 2019s! Jim, I finally made it to the NH store and followed your lead and buying four bottles. I would have bought more but the 15% made me hesitate. I've been paying more attention to alcohol levels over the last couple of years and they are rising across the board. Climate change is real ...

Gerry M.

I have the 16' and was impressed how good it was. I did see the 19' at the local NH store but now the inventory says it's gone

Gerry M.

I just had the 96' side by side with the 04' at our wine/poker game this past Sunday. My notes mirror Clarets' with no hint of green. Both wines were delightful.

Gerry M.

I keep looking in NH but so far only a few 2nd labels. I'm hopefull they will get there sooner than later. The item #'s are listed but no product yet.

Gerry M.

While reorganizing the cellar a 375ml of 2016 Cos fell from the top shelf and smashed. It splattered all over the floor and stained bottles on the bottom racks

. I guess I'm been lucky up to now but it made quite the mess.

Gerry M.

Thank you for your perspective on the 2015 Domaine Dujac. I have a couple of bottles and may pop one at the next opportunity based on your note.

Gerry M.

No, just a sad selection of 18's in Nashua. The Sox are too often painfull to watch lately.

Played golf with Michael Malinoski last Sunday and I popped a 86' Gruaud Larose after cooling off the the pool and having a burger. God, it was hot, 101 deg

Gerry M.

JoelD wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 8:26 pm 3x 1989 Pichon Lalande
1x 1995 Grand Puy Lacoste

Thd 89' Pichon Lalande is one of my favorite all-time wines. I've probably drunk through a case of it with only a couple left. It will be a dad day when it's gone.

Gerry M.

Great notes! 2002 was a sleeper year that has more than a few very enjoyable wines. I've gone through a case of Leoville Poyferre and over two cases of Pichon Baron. I've also enjoyed Leoville Barton, GPL, Giscours and Lagrange. One bottle I'm sitting on is a Leoville Las Cases and not sure how much...

Gerry M.

I've not seen any 19's in NH yet. They have a pretty severe issue with staffing now and shelves are pretty sparsely stocked. I'll keep looking

Gerry M.

In my haste to not miss any of the Celtics game 7, I quickly grabbed this out of the cellar to match with a strip steak. Sadly, I now realize it was my only bottle. At $42 it was another steal. The profile was my vision of classic old school Bordeaux, slightly lean but not green. Great mouth feel wi...

Gerry M.

Leoville Barton

Gerry M.

ericp wrote: ↑Fri Apr 29, 2022 7:11 pm BD - I might have to tag in on the GAS - Gerry Alerting System. man, thats a bad acronym

I check out the various inventory sources a couple of times a week and I'll dutifully report in at the 1st siting.

Gerry M.

Another vote for Pichon Lalande.

Gerry M.

Did you leave any Stony Hill behind?

Gerry M.

Good luck Monday!!!

Gerry M.

I had the 2016 no too long ago and it impressed me to order a few 2020's. So far, my only 2020 futures purchase.

Gerry M.

NH is the 1st time I've ever seen Stony Hill at retail. The timing suggests the new owners might have sold off some residual leftover stocks to raise some cash.

Gerry M.

Lol, that's my store. I live just 15 minutes from there.

Gerry M.

Glad you found it enjoyable. It's a great price on sale for $47/btl. What else did you get?

Gerry M.

Good question. I don't think so but I could be wrong.

Gerry M.

Other than Champagne, not much. White Burg's are seriously lacking, at least in Nashua. Reisling is usually a go-to, especially with the summer months coming. Im also interested in some 2014 Stoney Hill Chard that would be below $50 on the sale. I used to grab Peter Michael chards there but NH hasn'...

Gerry M.

If you're trying to deviate the least off of rt 93 then in Mass I would check either Rapid Liquors off rt28 in Stoneham or Total Wine in Everett.

Gerry M.

I was just in Nashua and the $53 Piper Heidsieck is the NV.

Gerry M.

I concur with Jim, 86' Mouton. I've had it a half dozen times and it's been outstanding everytime. I've had the 96' Latour only once and it was good but not as layered or nuanced as the Mouton. In looking at the CT notes it also appears more variable than the Mouton. Given the cost, the Mouton would...

Gerry M.

The Hooksett I93 south store is store #67. Right now they have a white wine sale going on which might be of interest, particularly for Champagne. #67 has Krug NV for $150 that would net to $127.

Gerry M.

I only have a single bottle of 02' Ch LLC and really appreciate the recent note.

A month ago a shared a bottle of 02'Haut Brion that was ready to go with only a short decant.

Gerry M.

Thank you everyone for your comments. It confirms my suspicions. The only 2003 I really liked was Leoville Barton. The rest, including Poyferre and Pontet Canet, were not my cup of tea. I did see the Langoa Barton and may pick up a couple and also Leoville Barton if I see it. It's a good opportunity...

Gerry M.

NH has finally received most of its 2018 allocations and with a sale going on I'd like to add a few to the cellar. Frankly, I'm a little hesitant. Initially I was hearing how great a vintage but over time I'm fearing it's more like 2003 with excessive ripeness, over extraction, etc. Should I just wa...

Gerry M.

Musigny 151 wrote: ↑Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:42 am Flickinger has the brilliant 2008 Haut Bailly for $690 a six pack. I have loaded up on this wine, otherwise would be all over this.

I just went to the site and it appears to be gone, that was quick!

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