Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

brodway

Very nice line up Stefan. The 2001's seem to have fared well. Im personally a fan of the vintage as the fruit is not over ripe and manageable alcohol levels offer classic Bordeaux qualities. Surprised about the Grand Pontet. Love the 1990 for it's backward but persistent fruit. Seems they changed up...

brodway

Good looking set up. Most 88s I've had are relatively restrained. Seems you had a good experience with the Mouton.

brodway

I just looked on my CT and see I have a case of the 2015, how did that happen?

That's the HOWE effect....you cant fight it... so just succumb to it...

brodway

Also don't sleep on the other Kwok property Bellefont Belcier. Also 15% alcohol but integrated in a way that the juice is not overshadowed by the heat. Most are not talking about 2018 just yet but the 2018 Bellefont Belcier is being described as outstanding.

brodway

The Monte Bello is a real treat. Recently reported on the 94. There are multiple layers of fruit and sounds like the 95 was impressive as well. Really does not take a back seat to Bordeaux. One of the few American wines I'm happy to pay up for

brodway

In stock items only. Would have made a few futures purchases was the 10% offered across the board.
Grand Vin Merchants also has a 100 off 1000 sale. I like their Rhone selections and had a few cases of Rhone purchased as futures delivered earlier this year without a glitch

brodway

My last few bottles this year suggest they are ready to go. This could be a difference of palates as I like Bordeaux mostly ready for consumption at 15 to 20 years of maturity. I have 1 bottle left from the 2 cases acquired when our Benevolent Dictator was in a more generous acquisition mode.

brodway

David. Sounds like withdrawal symptoms

brodway

Howe you doing?

brodway

2016 Cantemerle is still trading in the low 30's. Is it worth aging?

brodway

I've been drinking through a case of 98 Rouget that I picked up at auction for 455 a case several years ago and it's a very solid wine. They are drinking really well now and I'm not sure I'd want to risk holding them for another 15 years

brodway

Arv
Are you suggesting I get cracking on my 2000 Malescot?

brodway

It can also be called fake news

brodway

Its an under $20 bottle of wine ....sounds like it has its purpose in the cellar

brodway

Jim

glad to see you are spending your time saving souls...would love to see you in a court room one of these days...

will keep the idea alive with a separate thread and gauge level of interest....seems about a half dozen BWE'ers should be on board

brodway

picked up a six pack recently...would love to hear your thoughts

brodway

virtual tasting? didn't realize that could be done on a vertical

seriously lets try to all find a Saturday/Sunday to get together in New Rochelle....

brodway

and Alion seems to be fetching close to $80 a bottle....no way would that be my first option if that was my last $80 of a wine budget..

brodway

Alion made some fantastic wines in the early 90's....the last bottle i consumed of the 2001 was still very good...now that i think about i really don't have any Spanish wines younger than the 2001 vintage

brodway

started drinking Mont Redon since the mid 90's.....78 seems to be a very different animal....please report back when you pop one

brodway

Arv

if you ever make it back to the right coast, a Spanish tasting would be appropriate.

I have a 95 CVNE that is just dying to be released from its prison term

brodway

78 Mont Redon is risky. I used to drink a bit of Mont Redon CDP as it was an affordable CDP. Was really never impressed with any of them but but they were good value. The Wind Gap is good juice. I've been a fan for a couple years now and probably have a mixed case in the cellar. The style is not tha...

brodway

98 was also a very good right bank vintage. excited about those little bad boys.

i have a 1995 Angelus that has now been designated to play

Jim please keep me posted about your trial schedule so we can coordinate something in NYC when you have some down time

brodway

David....

Lets shoot for February....

If the CT people are ok driving into NYC and Jim rather trek into NYC and Jacques gets back to NYC then it should work just fine.

Please email some preliminary dates that work for you. brodwaye@aol.com

brodway

rumor has it Whole Foods Market is going into the A&P property. would certainly be up to getting a bite/drink in the new year

brodway

Not far from where you live is a place i frequent often in Creeskill, namely Samdan. Its a Turkish approach to grilling meat which i find delicious. The owners are friendly and open to hosting a wine event for up to 50 people in a semi-private setting

brodway

i'm actually in Woodcliff Lake. Cafe Panache in Ramsey is generally a good BYO spot that would be conducive to a Bordeaux tasting

brodway

Mi casa tu casa?
New Rochelle works just fine too and probably very convenient for those coming in from CT

brodway

Im in at the very top of Bergen County....chilly and icy here

brodway

NY, NJ, CT all good options. David...would love to catch up with you as its been a long time and i need a few drinks. If NJ is an option, there are a few great corkage free options i can arrange. Or we can crash Jacque's pad and have an Animal House style party. Except we can't jump in the pool this...

brodway

Angelus dinner it is.

Would love to catch up with you Jim. And any BWE'er for that matter

brodway

Jacques

next time we meet i'm storing a few Angelus that need drinking

brodway

Muga Prada Enea is excellent and my last 2 attempts at Aalto surprised to the good....Its rare that Spanish wine creates a memorable experience.....it does happen from time to time....agreed with above opinions....as far as bang for the buck not many can compete

brodway

In the early days of this site, it was argued that the 96 vintage clearly ruled over the 95 vintage that received all the attention due to a publication naming the 95 Ducru as wine of the year. i've not deviated from that opinion based on the dozen or so wines i've consumed over last 5 years. the 96...

brodway

1989 Lynch Jeroboam??? Jimmy Howe is on his way to your home.....run and hide...

I did acquire a few large format bottles for special occasions including methuselah of 2000 La Dominique and think such format bottles are absolutely a conversation piece at a large gathering

brodway

Jacques i'm also a huge fan of the Chase Sapphire Reserve card. There is an annual fee of $450 of which $300 is refunded for any travel related expense including Uber and Lyft charges. All restaurant charges are tripled for points earned and there is 50k point sign up bonus. Travel related benefits/...

brodway

Love Donhoff Riesling...haven't had a bad one....going to pull one soon in fond memory of Pappa Doc.

brodway

2014/2015/2016/2017/2018 a run of phenomenal vintages....there will be plenty of Bordeaux on the market and at auction for some time...i don't see a rush to buy anything unless there is a hole that needs to be filled in the cellar....and agreed with the NH pricing there are compelling values created...

brodway

David

The 1989 Conseillante i had this summer was out of this world good. Its up there in the top 3 of this year for me as well.

brodway

Very clever scheme but not original....during Passover it has been customary for folks to trade away their not kosher for Passover items in exchange for a bill of sale which can be redeemed after the festivities are over

Search found 416 matches