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Roel

Plince surprises sometimes, same counts for Clos René and Mazeyres. Maybe '2nd in rank', but with more than expected longevity. Thanks for the notes, Spike!

Roel

The 2003 was made before the cow horn and Jupiter approach and costed like 40 Euro in 04/05. They were in transition to the biodynamic approach at the time and prices were agreeable. I visited in 2006 and Jean Michel told me it was his goal to make wines on the level of Mouton-Rotschild with prices ...

Roel

"I'm your father, not your friend. That's not my job. You have others for that"
A great quote, nowadays often forgotten by 'modern dads'.
Condolences and thanks for this great write-up.

Roel

Gone are the days of 'fine Pontet-Canet', I guess. Had my share of 'fine' old PC, but from 2003 onwards (well, the 2002 can pull a trick too) it's a new, wonderful and really-giving PC. Maybe Lynch is the new PC from the 1990's? Anyway, too expensive for me, but -no doubt- absolutely worth it.

Roel

What a great read! Thanks for this indepth and jealous- making post. You all had a once-in-a-liftime experience. From the hidden cellars of François tot the greatness and heartwarming welcome at Pontet-Canet. Was at the place in 2006, when I had the pleasure meeting Jean-Michel Comme. Very dedicated...

Roel

Visited Anabelle and Corbin in 2006. A great visit at this 'female-run château'. Her son was school-sick that day, but he will be slightly older now too I guess. Great memories of times that will probably never return. Thanks.

Roel

Purchased a six pack of both the 09 and 10 Cantemerle based upon many fine reports. 89 was a stunning vintage for the property, so the CAN do it if all is well. The off-vintages are lean and better be avoided. Gonna let my 09 and 10 Canty's sleep for some time, though. Except for the one bottle of 0...

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The '95 I had last week also was a beautiful St. Estèphe, still muscular and showing no signs of fading away.

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Not in the absurd hot vintage 2003 was ... Athough I do believe that left bank quality wines will live for years to come. Still haven't popped my first 2003 Léoville-Poyferré.. (but I must admit I am down to my last 2003 Langrange after two cases full of steady pleasure.. Always scoring around 91 po...

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Sérilhan is getting better every vintage. Earlier vintages weren't that good imho. Think I had the 2003, 2005 and another one.

Roel

I msut admit my encounters with de Sales were lesser years, so I'm open minded to anyone who wants to send me a bottle to try a grand année..

Roel

Cool note. A 'lesser' Pomerol like Plince, Mazeyres, Clos René etc. De Sales, hmmm, never been thrilled...

Roel

What you had for dinner sounds even more attractive, I must say!

Roel

Visited the property in 2007 and I recal a beautiful, rich yet classic 2005 (and a stunning winemaker..). Very fresh wine at the time, great promise. My 2002's all have been gone now. Rated them 86-87, so not extremely divine. With prices increasing, I'm heading for a close neighbour of La Lagune, C...

Roel

Thanks David. I've got 3 bottles, so it maybe time to do some testing...

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Hmmm, time to open my 2005's I guess? Thought they needed more time.

Roel

Fine note in the 1990 Haut Marbuzet. Score dmy last one 91-92 too, but that was years ago. Have one bottle left for a special occasion. Indeed, the critic(s) was/were wrong on the longevity and quality of this wine..

Roel

Excellent notes added. Heard good reports from various sources too. But it will all be a matter of pricing. As usual.

Roel

I love the Cru Bourgeois. Thanks for the notes. Have my cellar packed with CB's, mostly from '09 and '10..

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I would be very conservative in buying 1981 and 1983 Pomerol anno 2015. We're talking 34-32 year old Pom here, the appellation that delivers first and lasts long, but thát long?

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I was surprised (too) that it still was full of life and offering fruit.

Roel

Wow! What a great trip it must have been Alex. My red Burg inventory is limited to a few bottles of Lafarge and Michel Magnien, but previous encounters with 'better Burgundy' have always been positive surprises. But pricing.... If I win the jackpot, more Burgs will enter my cellar. Good news that th...

Roel

I still have a 1998 left. Hope it still delivers, because last encounters (2007-08) were very good.

Roel

Château Plince Pomerol 2005 : Pop and pour. Big nose, full of cherry, plum, lavender, pine forest and some cream. On the palate young, but inviting. Reminds me of the 1998 at this point, style-wise. Elegant, but seductive too. Creamy red fruit, oak, licorice, vanilla, lively acidity and tannins. Go...

Roel

Château Certan-Marzelle (Guiraud) Pomerol 1989 : Bang! A beauty, even after more than 25 years. Property on a very good location. The wineshowing some age on the nose, but combines it with life and freshness. Tobacco, cedar, iron, blood, cherry, plum pie and licorice. Refined, classy. On the palate...

Roel

Thanks Alex. I stopped in 2010, but I've heard various reports that 2014 is indeed worthy of attention and being 'the best since 2014'. That's not that hard though.

Roel

Good note! Herbal, bell-peppery- flavors are indeed not for all. Seems Barde-Haut is more of a 'drinkers wine'. Going to check it out if pricing indeed is reasoanble.

Roel

I can recommend the 2010 as well. Stunning wine in my book.

Roel

Château du Glana St. Julien CB 2005 : On of the few St. Julien Cru Bourgeois. The property is a reliable producer, located not far away from classified growth Ch. Langrange. 59 hectares under vines, 55% cabernet sauvignon and 45% merlot were used in the '05-blend. Yields at 45hl/ha, with harvest co...

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Château Fonréaud Listrac Cru Bourgeois 2010 : Pop and pour. 52% cabernet, 44% merlot and 4% petit verdot is in the glass. Shy nose at first, but offering ripe crunchy red cherry, plum, stones, ripe tomato and thyme. On the palate quite smooth and with a decent mouthfill. Certainly elegant, with ber...

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Château Lilian Ladouys St. Estèphe Cru Bourgeois Supérieur 2003 : 55% cabernet sauvignon, 40% merlot and 5% cabernet franc was used in this extremely hot vintage. Pop and pour and enjoy the memorylane to my first visit to Bordeaux, 12 years ago. First sniff... Plum, black cherry, lavender, tobacco,...

Roel

Good question, but not in my book. It has a high perecntage of muscadelle in the blend, leading to a tangarine/apricot taste. I would rather mistake it for a Tokaji (although I had my last one 6 years ago, so my memory may be wrong).

Roel

Sociando is a wine you love or hate. I love it. Very unpredictable. Can be a charmer, fruity or full of bell pepper and poop. Or all together. Always with a long lifespan though. Not sure when to open the 2000, but will drink my last 1989 in a couple of years first.

Roel

Hard to check out which is which with these Bellevues, Belle-Vues, Belgraves, Belairs and Bel-Airs these days..

Roel

Wine, women and songs?

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Château Tirecul la Gravière Cuvée Madame AC Monbazillac 1996 ...and forget the replacing value of this rare 500ml- bottle: Harvested between 15 October and 25 November 1996. Dark golden amber colour indicating some age. Wonderful nose with dried apricot, raisins, toffee, hay and orange skin. Intens...

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Yes it was. Still have a bottle left. Will try it in 2020 or so...

Don't expect decline at all.

Roel

Domaine du Pavillon (Albert Bichot) Meursault-Les Charmes 1er Cru 2009 : Tell-tale wonderful backward and utter authentic chardonnay, with lots and lots going on underneath. Butter, stones, smoke, hazelnut, soft oak, zesty focussed citrus and all this packed in a stunning and luxurious, complex sip...

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Château Reverdi Listrac-Médoc Cru Bourgeois 2009 : Ripe nose with plum, cherry, lavender, pine, vanilla and a bit of cream. On the palate tasty and with solid, ripe tannins. Licorice, black cherry, oak, fresh pepper, spices, espresso. Some heat (14,5% ABV) towards the long finish. Good mouthfill, a...

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I just started. Hope it helps ...

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