Nicklasss, Nicklasss, everyone is waiting to see your name and that lovely lady MC on the list for Friday and Saturday.
Chris Bublitz
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- Thu Sep 08, 2022 12:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2022 October 28/29 *Updated 10/18*
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18498
- Wed Sep 07, 2022 11:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2022 October 28/29 *Updated 10/18*
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18498
Re: BWE 2022 in DC October 28/29
Probably should put me and Marjorie (Hoffman) down for both Friday and Saturday.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Aug 30, 2022 3:28 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2022 October 28/29 *Updated 10/18*
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18498
Re: BWE 2022 in DC October 14/15 or 28/29
But what about 1962 - one of my favorite vintages of Bordeaux. Unfortunately, I am all out of 1962 Bordeaux.
Happy to bring some 1982s - it was our wedding year so I did buy a few.
Let’s not get too deep into a theme. My favorite theme is wines that are drinking well now!
Chris Bublitz
Happy to bring some 1982s - it was our wedding year so I did buy a few.
Let’s not get too deep into a theme. My favorite theme is wines that are drinking well now!
Chris Bublitz
- Fri Aug 26, 2022 2:10 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE 2022 October 28/29 *Updated 10/18*
- Replies: 125
- Views: 18498
Re: BWE 2022 in DC October 14/15 or 28/29
October 28-29 would be better for me.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Aug 22, 2022 1:36 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Decanter stains
- Replies: 14
- Views: 838
Re: Decanter stains
Another vote for Polident!
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 10:52 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Annual 2022?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1603
Re: BWE Annual 2022?
I could do the weekends of October 14-15 or 28-29. I am definitely not available the weekend of 7-8.
Like to hear others thoughts.
Chris Bublitz
Like to hear others thoughts.
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Aug 21, 2022 6:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1994 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
- Replies: 5
- Views: 345
Re: 1994 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Jacques,
None of us were there, so you could have told us how perfectly you prepared those lamb chops - we would have all believed you. Just think how much that would enhance your reputation as a great chef!
Chris Bublitz
None of us were there, so you could have told us how perfectly you prepared those lamb chops - we would have all believed you. Just think how much that would enhance your reputation as a great chef!
Chris Bublitz
- Mon Aug 15, 2022 3:21 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The most over classified wine.
- Replies: 63
- Views: 2734
Re: The most over classified wine.
I have had many fine bottles of Lascombes from the 1970s and few from more recent vintages that were reasonably good. On the other hand, I think Rauzan-Gassies is the easy winner in this contest - they had way more off years than any other classified Bordeaux between 1960 and 2000. The 1959 is the o...
- Sat Aug 06, 2022 5:17 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE Annual 2022?
- Replies: 35
- Views: 1603
Re: BWE Annual 2022?
I will definitely be out of town the weekend of October 7-10 and don’t expect to be back until the following Friday,14th.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 5:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Margaux appellation pecking order
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1272
Re: Margaux appellation pecking order
I drank probably 15 bottles of 1970 Lascombes. The first time I had it (about 1978) it was the best wine I had ever had up until that point. As the decades went by Palmer became my go to Margaux wine with Giscours and Rausan Segla moving up. Chateau Margaux moved to the top with all the fine stuff t...
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Winona Chief arrives in Maine....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 673
Re: The Winona Chief arrives in Maine....
Couple more thoughts.
The Angelus was from a 375 so it may be a bit further along its maturity curve than 750s. The Angelus was a fine, rich, outstanding wine not over-the-top, modern spoofy thing.
The peaches and blueberries with whipped cream were fabulous with the Yquem.
Chris Bublitz
The Angelus was from a 375 so it may be a bit further along its maturity curve than 750s. The Angelus was a fine, rich, outstanding wine not over-the-top, modern spoofy thing.
The peaches and blueberries with whipped cream were fabulous with the Yquem.
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Margaux appellation pecking order
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1272
Re: Margaux appellation pecking order
But if we are looking at 1966 to 1999:
Margaux (really not so well before 1978)
Palmer
Rausan Segla
Giscours
Brane Cantenac
Cantemerle
Lascombes
Prieure Lichine
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Margaux (really not so well before 1978)
Palmer
Rausan Segla
Giscours
Brane Cantenac
Cantemerle
Lascombes
Prieure Lichine
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Jul 26, 2022 2:46 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Margaux appellation pecking order
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1272
Re: Margaux appellation pecking order
Not too good at this since I have not enough red Bordeaux from vintages after 2001 to evaluate and rank the various producers.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun Jul 24, 2022 9:32 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The Winona Chief arrives in Maine....
- Replies: 13
- Views: 673
Re: The Winona Chief arrives in Maine....
All of the wines showed very, very well. It was a great evening. I think I should emphasize that sharing a bottle of outstanding Champagne over 2 and a half hours is the ideal way to get full appreciation of the Champagne. This was a classic Krug Grande Cuvée, a great wine, not just bubbles. The 199...
- Sun Jun 19, 2022 12:45 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are we drinking in the Omicron ominous?
- Replies: 1979
- Views: 195234
Re: What are we drinking in the Omicron ominous?
2007 Ridge Geyserville - a pleasant enough wine but not as much kick as I usually get out of Ridge Geyserville. For one thing, only 58% Zinfandel and seemed it was past its best. Nothing really wrong with it but a bit tame. I think I would have been happier with a 2016 Cote du Rhône in the $20-25 pr...
- Sun Jun 12, 2022 10:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The " What you would like to drink with others" tasting
- Replies: 9
- Views: 392
Re: The " What you would like to drink with others" tasting
Great notes! I’m a big fan of Trotanoy, glad the 2003 showed so well. My favorite recent vintages: 1995, 1998 and 2000. Also have enjoyed several vintages from the 1970s and 1980s.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun May 08, 2022 12:38 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
One of my best recent wine experiences was with three people sharing 2 bottles of wine over almost 4 hours. Drinking just a few wines very slowly over several hours helps one to really understand and appreciate the wines.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sun May 08, 2022 12:34 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
David, I only asked for an additional pour of 4 wines: the two 1996 Champagnes (Salon and Taittinger CdC), the 1990 Lafite and the 1988 Yquem. Initial pours were about 2 ounces so about a third of each bottle was left after going around. I didn’t finish many of the wines.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat May 07, 2022 3:11 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
For real tasting notes on the wines go to the Facebook page of Bijan Jabbari or the Facebook page of Kevin Shin. Kevin’s tasting notes are also available on Cellartracker under the name dcwino.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat May 07, 2022 2:01 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
I guess there were only 12 vintages of Lafite that evening!
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat May 07, 2022 1:23 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
Nothing wrong with the 1988 and 2002 Lafite. Both were very good wines but didn’t seem all that special to me. I really didn’t like 1994 Lafite all that much. We finished the evening with a wonderful bottle of 1988 Yquem. Second great one of those in a row. My Favorite first growths are Haut Brion, ...
- Sat May 07, 2022 1:09 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Re: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
Okay, okay. I was not invited to the Lafite dinner on Thursday night at the residence of the Ambassador of France but I did get invited to the secret Wednesday night Lafite dinner at Taberna del Alabardero in DC. Some great Champagnes - 1996 Taittinger Comtes BdB (great), 1996 Salon (great), Selosse...
- Thu May 05, 2022 4:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
- Replies: 22
- Views: 1123
Lafite Rothschild - 13 Vintages tonight
I will try to to post my thoughts tomorrow when I can think straight. Lots of Champagne, white Burgundy, Lafite and Yquem tonight.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu May 05, 2022 3:00 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your second favourite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 28
- Views: 1424
Re: What is your second favourite Bordeaux estate?
Gruaud Larose!
- Wed May 04, 2022 7:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 1979 Bordeaux Tasting
- Replies: 11
- Views: 590
Re: 1979 Bordeaux Tasting
I am a big fan of the 1979 red Bordeaux - favorites are Palmer, Margaux, Pichon Lalande, Gruaud Larose and Lafleur (bought back in the day when it was about $25). Also really liked Certan de May, Leoville Las Cases and Cos d’Estournel. Originally not considered a very good year but many wines were s...
- Sun May 01, 2022 9:36 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
- Replies: 50
- Views: 5045
Re: What is your favorite Bordeaux estate?
I like many different Bordeaux but I think #1 for me has to be Pichon Lalande.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: a dinner with Mike
- Replies: 8
- Views: 411
Re: TN: a dinner with Mike
Another great dinner at Black Salt. All the wines were in very good condition, showed very well and tasted as hoped and expected. A great time was had by all! The Champagnes were all quite different from each other and all were wonderful - I had no particular preference among them. The two 2017 Meur...
- Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:27 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 22nd Birthday to BWE!
- Replies: 33
- Views: 1334
Re: Happy 22nd Birthday to BWE!
Last bottle of 1982 Pichon Lalande tonight at a great wine dinner in Minneapolis. Wonderful bottle. Magnum of 2004 Beaucastel was also very good. And 1970 Taylor vintage port - great stuff.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
Re: Alaska
Good luck, Jim! I’ve been watching the trial this week, seems like the prosecution’s case is pretty flimsy.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Tue Jan 25, 2022 2:22 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Red Bordeaux and food match : how irreductible are you?
- Replies: 52
- Views: 5897
Re: Red Bordeaux and food match : how irreductible are you?
Guilty again tonight - 1982 Grand Puy Lacoste with salmon. Probably not the best match, usually go with red Burgundy or Oregon Pinot Noir with salmon but there was half a bottle of the’82 GPL in the frig that needed drinking. The GPL actually showed pretty well, it was still fresh after 3 days using...
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:51 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The James Webb Telescope and French Champagne.
- Replies: 52
- Views: 2311
- Thu Dec 23, 2021 1:44 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What are we drinking in the Omicron ominous?
- Replies: 1979
- Views: 195234
Re: What are we drinking in the Omicron ominous?
Very good (like 92-93 points) showing tonight from 1995 Fortes de Latour. Very old school Paulliac character to this one and pretty much full maturity. Earlier this week Charles Heidsieck nv Brut Reserve was fairly closed the first night but opened nicely and was much improved over the next two days...
- Wed Dec 15, 2021 1:39 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: After red Bordeaux, what are your top three wine categories?
- Replies: 49
- Views: 1661
Re: After red Bordeaux, what are your top three wine categories?
Red Burgundy
Champagne
German Riesling
White Burgundy is close in 4th place. Ten years ago Southern Rhône would have been in the top 3 but I have really increased my Champagne consumption and decreased my Chateauneuf consumption over the last decade.
Chris Bublitz
Champagne
German Riesling
White Burgundy is close in 4th place. Ten years ago Southern Rhône would have been in the top 3 but I have really increased my Champagne consumption and decreased my Chateauneuf consumption over the last decade.
Chris Bublitz
- Fri Oct 08, 2021 7:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
1966 Latour - Wow, great stuff!
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 8:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Pomerol Fest at Black Salt, 9/30
- Replies: 36
- Views: 7312
Re: Pomerol Fest at Black Salt, 9/30
Thanks Blanquito, for posting your impression of the wines. Lots of great wines on Thursday night. I didn’t take any notes but I can say I liked all of the Champagnes. I thought the 2012 Boillot Puligny was a step up (just loved that lemon zest) from the 2015 Moreau Chassagne. My favorite Pomerols w...
- Fri Oct 01, 2021 3:33 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: BWE has landed….
- Replies: 7
- Views: 743
Re: BWE has landed….
Great to see you, Jim! Fine wine dinner on Thursday night!
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- Thu Sep 30, 2021 5:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7719
Re: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
I vote for the 2002 B-S Nicolas Francois!
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:26 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7719
Re: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
That’s fine, Jim.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz
- Thu Sep 30, 2021 12:57 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7719
Re: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
Eric,
With just 11 coming to tonight’s dinner, I think bringing 2 750s is a good idea. With 750s we can just open what we need as things progress. We will probably only need 2 or 3 (at most) bottles of Champagne.
Chris Bublitz
With just 11 coming to tonight’s dinner, I think bringing 2 750s is a good idea. With 750s we can just open what we need as things progress. We will probably only need 2 or 3 (at most) bottles of Champagne.
Chris Bublitz
- Wed Sep 29, 2021 12:00 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: DC ‘21: Thursday night, Black Salt, 6:15 PM
- Replies: 88
- Views: 7719
Re: DC ‘21: Thursday night head count
I think you should bring the 2011 VCC on Thursday night. That one is kind of under the radar but very good vintage for VCC.
Chris Bublitz
Chris Bublitz