... to inconsistent to be regarded as vintage of the century.
Description of 2009 vintage and "naked" ratings - http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Bordeaux%202009.html
I hope to put words behind ratings by the end of coming week.
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- Sun Apr 25, 2010 8:59 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bx 2009 - possibly an excellent vintage but.......
- Replies: 1
- Views: 230
- Mon Apr 05, 2010 3:50 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2009 Lafite, Latour, Margaux, and Palmer
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2357
Re: 2009 Lafite, Latour, Margaux, and Palmer
dstgolf,
You got it wrong - Alex and me went to taste above mentioned wines Thursday afternoon the 1st April.
Agree with Alex on the description of these wines, but for me those three FGs aren't 100 point wines and aren't better compared with 2005 vintage.
You got it wrong - Alex and me went to taste above mentioned wines Thursday afternoon the 1st April.
Agree with Alex on the description of these wines, but for me those three FGs aren't 100 point wines and aren't better compared with 2005 vintage.
- Mon Dec 21, 2009 12:35 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Digital camera advice needed
- Replies: 7
- Views: 517
Re: Digital camera advice needed
Jay,
You'll not go wrong with Canon Ixus 100IS. 12.1 megapixels, fabulous true colours pictures and possibility of recording HD video.
You'll not go wrong with Canon Ixus 100IS. 12.1 megapixels, fabulous true colours pictures and possibility of recording HD video.
- Mon Nov 30, 2009 9:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bernard Magrez visiting Copenhagen....
- Replies: 0
- Views: 121
Bernard Magrez visiting Copenhagen....
Last week a famous owner of several properties in Bordeaux, Bernard Magrez, visited Copenhagen. invited by Danish wine merchant, H.J.Hansen. He owns a total of 35 properties over the world - 20 of them are in Bordeaux. Bernard Magrez believes back label is important so customers know who is the man ...
- Sat Nov 14, 2009 6:47 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2009
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1106
Re: Bordeaux 2009
Stefan, It was the second time I tasted PC 1990, but I rate it higher than Cru Bourgeois level. In my report there's a passage concerning Anabelle Cruse Bardinet from Chateau Corbin, who really said some wise words about 2009. While 2005 was served for winemakers on the silverspoon, it certainly won...
- Sat Nov 14, 2009 4:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2009
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1106
Re: Bordeaux 2009
DavidG,
Both things for you daughter! And some bottles aside for yourself.
Both things for you daughter! And some bottles aside for yourself.
- Sat Nov 14, 2009 2:03 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2009
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1106
Re: Bordeaux 2009
Thanks Jim, Having missed 2005 harvest by sickness, I wanted to be present during 2009 one, but I've already was "warned" in July that something special was underway. It was my 10th harvest and it reminded me of 2000 concerning excellent sanitary conditions of grapes. And the grapes were s...
- Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:37 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2009
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1106
Re: Bordeaux 2009
Jim,
Have you tried opening in new window?
Which security program you're using?
Have you tried opening in new window?
Which security program you're using?
- Sat Nov 14, 2009 1:32 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2009
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1106
Bordeaux 2009
For those who're interested - check out this link:
http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Octob ... deaux.html
We're witnessing a real vintage of the century and Sauternes & Barsac are in heaven.
http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Octob ... deaux.html
We're witnessing a real vintage of the century and Sauternes & Barsac are in heaven.
- Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Vintage visits to Margaux and Pichon Comtesse
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1165
Re: Vintage visits to Margaux and Pichon Comtesse
My TNs are close to Alex. Actually I went back to Margaux during yesterday afternoon afternoon and overlooked harvest of excellent Petit Verdot. When Petit Verdot is fully ripe then vintage is excellent. Yes, it'll be interesting how Bordeaux people will price 2009. I hope however, that common sense...
- Mon Sep 21, 2009 6:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Is 2000 the greatest Bordeaux vintage ever?
- Replies: 33
- Views: 5543
Re: Is 2000 the greatest Bordeaux vintage ever?
Looks like 2009 has all the potential to exceed 2000 and 2005. In 3-4 weeks we'll know better.
On my website http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com, I update news about 2009 constantly based on calls to several chateau owners.
On my website http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com, I update news about 2009 constantly based on calls to several chateau owners.
- Sat Aug 01, 2009 7:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Broadbent Sues Random House.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4619
Re: Broadbent Sues Random House.
Richard, Robert Parker always comes two weeks before primeur week and he doesn't apply for participation in Union des Grands Crus tastings as other journalists. He leaves Bordeaux before primeur week starts. We're around 100 wine writes every year and everybody mingles except the names mentioned bef...
- Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Broadbent Sues Random House.
- Replies: 33
- Views: 4619
Re: Broadbent Sues Random House.
Alex, I know that you don't like Robert Parker and really don't apppreciate his merits. So please don't run crusade against him every time there's a thread mentioning his name. :oops: Yes he "discovered" 1982 vintage bexcause he came with fresh attitude, fabulous tasting senses and was not...
- Tue Jun 23, 2009 5:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Robert Parker has sunk to a new low
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15430
Re: ROBERT PARKER HAS SUNK TO A NEW LOW
Stefan and ChrisW are open minded and understand things.
Comte Flaneur,
I find your comments far too ironic and far too personal. It's really under the belt.
I don't know and frankly don't want to know why you've been expelled from Squires. You've just entered my ignore list.
Comte Flaneur,
I find your comments far too ironic and far too personal. It's really under the belt.
I don't know and frankly don't want to know why you've been expelled from Squires. You've just entered my ignore list.
- Mon Jun 22, 2009 10:29 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Robert Parker has sunk to a new low
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15430
Re: ROBERT PARKER HAS SUNK TO A NEW LOW
Comte Flaneur, Sour grapes, aren't they? I don't need to make any career, neither here og there, I've full time job within chemistry and wine's my hobby not an income source. There're many people contributing with fine things on Squires board, Gil Lempert Schwartz and especially Jeff Leve alias pome...
- Sun Jun 21, 2009 11:05 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Robert Parker has sunk to a new low
- Replies: 44
- Views: 15430
Re: ROBERT PARKER HAS SUNK TO A NEW LOW
JimHow, I'm with ChrisW here! I sincerely think you have some personal agenda against Squires, which shouldn't influence this board. And I don't quite understand your complain - is it one thread in "Social Hall" that has been closed or whole section?? The latter functions still very well, ...
- Wed Jun 10, 2009 11:50 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My new wine obsession: Sauternes
- Replies: 66
- Views: 7168
Re: My new wine obsession: Sauternes
Blanquito, Sweet wines of Bx have been my love since 1987. I tasted many vintages and properties through all these years. Recent tasting of 5 vintages of Yquem and 37 vintages of Climens were mind-boggling. http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Sauternes%20and%20Barsac.html I agree with you on your impr...
- Fri May 22, 2009 3:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St.Emilion - end of nightmare/Climens vertical
- Replies: 7
- Views: 877
Re: St.Emilion - end of nightmare/Climens vertical
Climens - http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Saute ... arsac.html
Yquem - http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Yquem.html
Houndsong,
Yes, I tried twitter.
Yquem - http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com/Yquem.html
Houndsong,
Yes, I tried twitter.
- Fri May 22, 2009 11:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St.Emilion - end of nightmare/Climens vertical
- Replies: 7
- Views: 877
- Thu May 21, 2009 10:56 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: St.Emilion - end of nightmare/Climens vertical
- Replies: 7
- Views: 877
St.Emilion - end of nightmare/Climens vertical
I'm very surprised that nobody posted news about French government passing a law about 1996 classification standing with 2006 classification upgrades - 2 properties upgraded to PGCC and 6 properties upgraded to GCC. Properties degradated in 2006 classification are still where they were in 1996. Clev...
- Tue May 19, 2009 6:53 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 6 Bordeaux with Sunday lunch
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1228
Re: 6 Bordeaux with Sunday lunch
Alex, I think your bottle of Nairac 1997 was an off one. Normally, it should have flattened the other Barsac wine you had. Nairac 1997 has great reputation, is almost as stunning as Yquem 1997 and it certainly doesn't lack botrytis! I don't quite follow your assessment of it. :o Tasted it 3-4 times ...
- Tue May 05, 2009 8:37 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2008 report
- Replies: 0
- Views: 221
Bordeaux 2008 report
My Bordeaux 2008 report with text behind ratings is ready on my website - http://www.greatbordeauxwines.com
Enjoy.
D'yquem in five vintages + Climens in 37 vintages coming soon.
Enjoy.
D'yquem in five vintages + Climens in 37 vintages coming soon.
- Tue May 05, 2009 8:32 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Margaux the Magificent - but not always
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2992
Re: Margaux the Magificent - but not always
Here are some my TNs: 2006 Margaux 98p Tasted three times - last time in March 2009. Consistent notes. It impressed with great intensity of flavours, power, refinement and sophisticated touch. Great classic wine for the property. Paul Pontalier tasted with me and he looked to be completely in love w...
- Mon May 04, 2009 6:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Margaux the Magificent - but not always
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2992
Re: Margaux the Magificent - but not always
sdr,
I'm sorry to sound a bit rude, but your notes on younger vintages of Margaux are totally outrageous You don't seem to understand these wines at all!
I tasted 2006 both in April 2009 and October 2008, 2004 in October 2008 and 2003 in October 2008 and my TNs are totally different from yours.
I'm sorry to sound a bit rude, but your notes on younger vintages of Margaux are totally outrageous You don't seem to understand these wines at all!
I tasted 2006 both in April 2009 and October 2008, 2004 in October 2008 and 2003 in October 2008 and my TNs are totally different from yours.
- Fri May 01, 2009 9:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Looks like RP likes 2008
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9827
Re: Looks like RP likes 2008
All you should know about 2008: 1. Many wine writers have already doomed the vintage in early September. 2. Very few even dare to come to Bordaux during the harvest. I've been to Bordeaux harvest in 1985, 1988, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008, so I really know what I'm talking about! Hav...
- Thu Apr 30, 2009 2:26 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Looks like RP likes 2008
- Replies: 44
- Views: 9827
Re: Looks like RP likes 2008
Jon,
Thanks.
JimHow,
Relatively cheap wines. With economy recovering, I see next vintages more expensive. Glad to have bought few bottles of each FG!
Thanks.
JimHow,
Relatively cheap wines. With economy recovering, I see next vintages more expensive. Glad to have bought few bottles of each FG!
Re: spam
Tim,
It's not very polite to say that 80% of members here are spammers! Because they're not. Did you count yourself as a spammer or did you include me as well?? You should be ashamed of yourself!
Alex,
Would it be easier to put a spam filter on the forum here?
It's not very polite to say that 80% of members here are spammers! Because they're not. Did you count yourself as a spammer or did you include me as well?? You should be ashamed of yourself!
Alex,
Would it be easier to put a spam filter on the forum here?
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:58 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Primeur 2008 tastings as it happened day by day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5032
Re: Primeur 2008 tastings as it happened day by day
Not overblown as it sometimes appears to be. At the right price, it's pretty nice value for the money. Btw, Cotes de Castillon did extremely well in vintage 2008!
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Primeur 2008 tastings as it happened day by day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5032
Re: Primeur 2008 tastings as it happened day by day
ChrisW,
The wines i mentioned are worth to buy in 2008 if price is right.
I will think about posting Climens tasting notes here in the near future.
Sauternes & Barsac are in my opinion lighter and not so rich in 2008, than in 2005 and 2008.
Yes, it was hell of the trip.
The wines i mentioned are worth to buy in 2008 if price is right.
I will think about posting Climens tasting notes here in the near future.
Sauternes & Barsac are in my opinion lighter and not so rich in 2008, than in 2005 and 2008.
Yes, it was hell of the trip.
- Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:09 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Primeur 2008 tastings as it happened day by day
- Replies: 9
- Views: 5032
Primeur 2008 tastings as it happened day by day
I arrived at Bordeaux on the Wednesday 25th March and already the next day I had seven visits. 1. It started at La Conseillante, where its manager Jean-Michel Laporte presented with quite much pride Duo and Grand Vin 2008. La Conseillante 2008 was silky, very aromatic and very stylish. Terrific effo...
- Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2008 Bordeaux en primeur - first impressions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
Re: 2008 Bordeaux en primeur - first impressions
Thursday the 26th March 2009 - continued Jean-Luc Thunevin - Bad Boy (Bx), Bellevue de Tayac (Margaux), Domaine de Sabines (L.d.Pomerol), Fayat-Thunevin (L.d.Pomerol), Le Clos de Beau-Pere (Pomerol), Fayat-Thunevin (L.d.Pomerol), Fayat-Thunevin (Pomerol), Clos Badon (St.E. Grand Cru), Virginie de Va...
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 5:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2008 Bordeaux en primeur - first impressions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
Re: 2008 Bordeaux en primeur - first impressions
Hi Stefan,
I'm lafleur or lafleur2000 from the BWE forum previously hosted at MSN, so you should all know me very well already.
I'm lafleur or lafleur2000 from the BWE forum previously hosted at MSN, so you should all know me very well already.
- Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2008 Bordeaux en primeur - first impressions
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1895
2008 Bordeaux en primeur - first impressions
This year it's 25 years since I visited Bx for the very first time and i still feel same excitement. It looks like it'll be Right bank year from what I tasted. But it certainly will be better than 2007. And prices much, much lower than for 2007, that's certain already now. Some guys on the forum owe...
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Congratulations on new website!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1222
Re: Congratulations on new website!
I'm very happy to have "edit" function to wipe erors away, something which wasn't available on MSN.
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
- Replies: 108
- Views: 38668
Re: WELCOME TO THE NEW BWE!
Fabulously done. Thanks.
- Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Congratulations on new website!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1222
Congratulations on new website!
I'm formerly known as lafleur and lafleur05 has just came clean through registration.
Wanted to change my nickname anyway.
Hope there will be many, many posters from now on!
Wanted to change my nickname anyway.
Hope there will be many, many posters from now on!