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- Mon Feb 26, 2024 4:18 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 1323
Re: Happy 24th Birthday to BWE.
Happy 24th, BWE! Thanks, Jim, for creating this board and running it for almost a quarter of a century.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: TN: 2000 La Lagune
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2228
Re: TN: 2000 La Lagune
Let this be a warning to anyone contemplating buying even oldish La Lagune. Expect to buy 3 or 4. to get one that is good. If you did not buy on release, forget it and bid on something else.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:28 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
The two are for trying in Texas. The 12 are for Oregon to be drunk down the road.
- Sun Feb 25, 2024 12:09 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
12 more 2014 Pichon Baron
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:15 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Lafon Rochet has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1072
Re: 2019 Lafon Rochet has been uncorked and other ramblings....
I am on Paxlovid, David. I haven't noticed any change in my smell or taste. I've eaten and drunk what I usually do, although in smaller amounts. Perhaps that indicates that I have no taste, confirming what Lucie tells me frequently. Lucie tested positive this morning and will probably start taking P...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 1:19 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2019 Lafon Rochet has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1072
Re: 2019 Lafon Rochet has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Tonight we are also drinking a youngster--2007 Latour a Pomerol. It is a luscious, full bodied wine with currants and wild strawberries and a long finish, but it lacks distinctive Pomerol attributes. It should be blanquitoed, I think. How is the Lafon Rochet? I am recovering from the Covid I contrac...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:04 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
Cristom spring club case
6 2022 Domaine Drouhin Louise PN
2 2014 Frank Bonneville Bl d Bl
2 2009 Paul Michel Bl d Bl
1 2010 Paul Michel Bl d Bl
1 2002 Lanson Noble
2 2014 Pichon Baron
6 2022 Domaine Drouhin Louise PN
2 2014 Frank Bonneville Bl d Bl
2 2009 Paul Michel Bl d Bl
1 2010 Paul Michel Bl d Bl
1 2002 Lanson Noble
2 2014 Pichon Baron
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 11:55 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2879
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
>> If it falls apart I may have missed the opportunity to drink the remaining bottles when they were showing well. >> In the olden days, when I was young, if a good Bordeaux tasted fresh you could be sure that it would last for another ten years at least. No more. For example, some 2003 Bordeaux fel...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 11:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My wine cellar
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2000
Re: My wine cellar
Looks very good, Jim. I see that you have more bottles than you did in September.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:12 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Another Bordeaux 2014 ten years
- Replies: 4
- Views: 720
Re: Another Bordeaux 2014 ten years
I liked the 2003s more than most people, and enjoyed them when they were young. Most 2003s have fallen apart now, and the 2002s are coming into their own. Even 2002 Latour gives pleasure now even if it will not be fully mature for 5-10 years. I found the 2002s undrinkable when they were young, but t...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:27 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: My 2014 Bordeaux inventory, and a question....
- Replies: 7
- Views: 688
Re: My 2014 Bordeaux inventory, and a question....
That's $75 under the lowest retail price on WineSearcherPro. I'm guessing that it will be drinkable at age 20 and leaving its jailbait stage at age 30.
For only $300 more, you can buy the fabulous 1998 Ausone, which is already excellent and will probably improve for 20 years.
For only $300 more, you can buy the fabulous 1998 Ausone, which is already excellent and will probably improve for 20 years.
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 1:48 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2306
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
It is great that Farr trashed 2014!
- Mon Feb 19, 2024 2:41 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
>> I don't require financial assistance from you or from anyone else. The retailer had just one bottle on offer. >> Sorry, DavidK; that was a joke for the other David. I thought your post was by him. However, seeing as you are well heeled, I would happily take a loan for some 09 Lalande if the inter...
- Sun Feb 18, 2024 5:14 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: In honor of stefan, the BD, and all BWEers
- Replies: 3
- Views: 293
Re: In honor of stefan, the BD, and all BWEers
So how was this bottle?
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:13 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Introduction from a new member
- Replies: 10
- Views: 751
Re: Introduction from a new member
Welcome aboard, esl. 1978 is one of my favorite vintages because of the wonderful aromatics that some wines have. I am particularly fond of Margauxberries.
- Wed Feb 14, 2024 1:52 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: What is your Valentines Day wine?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 844
Re: What is your Valentines Day wine?
1. Probably cocktails and maybe a white Burgundy, as we will be on the beach in Florida. 2. Oregon PN. Tonight with leftovers it is a 2019 D. Drouhin Dundee Hills. I no longer own any Bdx cellar saver wine except for 2010 Haut Bergey, having drunk the others all up. The problem is that Bdx cellar sa...
- Sun Feb 11, 2024 1:17 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2879
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
Um, Izak, you yourself wrote about 2005:
"Even if nature has given Bordeaux's winemakers raw material of heavenly quality, some chose to improve the final result by over-extraction."
"Even if nature has given Bordeaux's winemakers raw material of heavenly quality, some chose to improve the final result by over-extraction."
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:59 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
- Replies: 5512
- Views: 727288
Re: President Trump
Don't be so hard on the old man. Mixing up names is normal for people who are nearing 80. My wife Mary does that all the time.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 10:56 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
- Replies: 50
- Views: 2879
Re: 2005 Bordeaux revisited.
That is a nice cross section of quality Bordeaux that usually mature earlier than many other fine clarets. My 2005 D’Armailhac, stored at 62-64F since release, has drunk well with steak for some time. So it should not be long until yours opens.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 585
Re: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
Sorry to hear that, Danny. That is a real bummer. Practice your spitting. I spit whenever I want to taste more than I want to drink.
- Fri Feb 09, 2024 9:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Our thoughts with Joel....
- Replies: 10
- Views: 905
Re: Our thoughts with Joel....
So sorry, Joel. Both Lucie and I know how hard it is to lose a sibling.
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 8:33 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: President Trump
- Replies: 5512
- Views: 727288
Re: President Trump
Maybe 8-1. 7-2 would be a surprise to me.
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 2:25 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
- Replies: 9
- Views: 585
Re: The 2019 Chateau Serilhan has been uncorked and other ramblings....
I never heard of Serilhan before today. I see that pomerolover agrees with you.
- Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:03 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
3 1970 Montrose
Jim, I am on track. I think. I hope. I can do it; I can do it...
Jim, I am on track. I think. I hope. I can do it; I can do it...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 8:04 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what should I buy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 754
Re: So what should I buy
In my experience, Jim, there are few Burgundies that require 30+ years to reach their peak even if some can live much longer. For example, virtually everything from 1996, 1999, and 2002 are mature. I expect all 2005s to be mature at age 30, and most should by age 25. A reason to hold on to Burgundie...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:44 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
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Re: So what have you bought lately?
ONE bottle, David? Would you like a loan? The bad news is that last year I spent more on wine than Lucie spent on her (pre-owned) BMW. The good news is that this year Lucie does not need (or want) another car! And I am content to drive my hand-me-down from Lucie, a 1998 Toyota Camry, which might out...
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:22 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Domaine Drouhin Spring Club Wines:
12 2022 Pinot Noir Origine 35
3 2022 Roserock Chardonnay
12 2022 Pinot Noir Origine 35
3 2022 Roserock Chardonnay
- Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:19 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what should I buy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 754
Re: So what should I buy
Ha-ha, Jim. Michael P does not like even to be in the same room as an open bottle of red Burgundy. The village 2005 Burgundies are in a drinkable phase now. Last night Lucie & enjoyed Vincent Girardin's Vosne-Romanee VV with chicken and mushrooms over rice. I am right now consuming the leftovers...
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 8:20 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Few affordable wines last night
- Replies: 3
- Views: 448
Re: Few affordable wines last night
There are many places in NY that have Pol Roger for less than $50. The basic brut was not so good for a while. We switched from PR to Charles Heidsieck as our house Champagne. PR got better, but for our taste it still is not as good as CH.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:49 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what should I buy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 754
Re: So what should I buy
Yes, indeed, David. I am surprised that WineSearcherPro says that you can still buy them for less than $200.
- Mon Feb 05, 2024 5:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
- Replies: 7
- Views: 840
Re: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
Great, David.
As for timing, I make only promises that I can keep.
As for timing, I make only promises that I can keep.
- Sun Feb 04, 2024 6:29 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what should I buy
- Replies: 15
- Views: 754
Re: So what should I buy
1995 and 1996 are less risky than anything earlier. In the last three years I have bought quite a few older bottles for our Oregon house, and the disappointment rate has been quite high for wines from 1990 and before. That may be why prices are about the same as the those for young wines. You cannot...
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:06 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
- Replies: 28
- Views: 2306
Re: Bordeaux 2020 Southwold Tasting at FarrVintners
CV, was "Pauillac" a slip of the fingers, or is 2020 Cos Labory atypical for its appellation? That would be very unusual for CL.
- Sat Feb 03, 2024 3:02 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Jim, I see that you are keeping busy when you are not in court.
When I got home with the white Burgundy and Champagne and Lucie saw the Lanson, she asked how many bottles they had. I responded, "eight". She said, "why didn't you buy them all?"
That's my gal!
When I got home with the white Burgundy and Champagne and Lucie saw the Lanson, she asked how many bottles they had. I responded, "eight". She said, "why didn't you buy them all?"
That's my gal!
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 3:38 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
- Replies: 7
- Views: 840
Re: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
>>
Surely a couple of your ex-disciples ummm students could be hired to drive a truck to Oregon while the weather is cool?
>>
I wonder how many bottles would make it all the way if I did that...
Surely a couple of your ex-disciples ummm students could be hired to drive a truck to Oregon while the weather is cool?
>>
I wonder how many bottles would make it all the way if I did that...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:54 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
Jon, what I bought today were at or near the lowest price in the USA. Many of the Winery Direct wines from our TW are familiar Bordeaux. I was not interested in them because I do not want any more red wine in Texas. I am not familiar with Belland, but the two I bought reviewed well. 2002 Lanson Nobl...
- Fri Feb 02, 2024 1:46 am
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
- Replies: 7
- Views: 840
Re: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
>> I've been holding firm with my no-more-than-two-nights-per-week rule. >> Change "two" to "seven" and I'll sign up. I wonder how much it costs to move 1000-2000 bottles of wine across country? I am buying no wine for Texas except for whites and Champagne when we run low. I gues...
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 11:30 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
We are low on white wine in Texas, so I stopped at Total Wine to see what they have and ran into a 15% off sale on Winery Direct products. I bought
3 2018 Belland Puligny-Montrachet Champs-Gain
1 2018 Belland Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot
4 2002 Lanson Noble Cuvee
3 2018 Belland Puligny-Montrachet Champs-Gain
1 2018 Belland Chassagne-Montrachet Morgeot
4 2002 Lanson Noble Cuvee
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
- Replies: 7
- Views: 840
Official Dryuary (Dry January) 2024
This BWEer will show solidarity with Berserkers by not drinking any alcohol In January, 2024.
- Thu Feb 01, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Our Forum
- Topic: So what have you bought lately?
- Replies: 4905
- Views: 1588001
Re: So what have you bought lately?
1 2016 Nameless Wine
12 2020 Nameless Wine (as per BD dictum)
12 2020 Nameless Wine (as per BD dictum)