Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

jal

A quick search shows a total production of 35,000 cases so 420,000 bottles.
Not that scarce...
And strange as it may seem, the 1990 is even more expensive.

jal

Great notes as usual Nic, I was never a fan of Cuvée Louise, my fault entirely. The one time I splurged and bought one I got apple cider and oxidation while everyone (experienced tasters like John Gilman, Dale, Musigny) around said this was a feature not a bug. I decided right there to stop buying i...

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About $5,000 for me. Better than previous years, actually, much better. I will try to do even better in 2023. My buying and collecting days are over, I no longer have a cellar, I have wine fridges with a total capacity of about 300 bottles, and when I open the fridge, I'd like to find wine that's mo...

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Your attention span and concentration level are fine, you can watch a youtube documentary about the space program without a problem. You are just not the intended audience. Neither am I, I'd rather just go there.

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Patrick had more onion layers to peel than spirit in his question. This is my answer and I'm sticking to it. It’s a great question, with layers to unpeel, like an onion. Is it a wine you’ve had enough times and adored to claim as your “own” That's Jim's 1989 Lynch Bages or Ed's 1986 Talbot Or one yo...

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I love Pichon Lalande as well. Probably my number 3 favorite after Lafite and Margaux and definitely more affordable than either.

jal

At the beginning of the century La Grenouille and La Côte Basque were among the top French restaurants in the city, Benoit replaced La Côte Basque and though owned by Alain Ducasse, it is more upscale bistro fare than high end restaurant. Thank you for your review. We'll try La Grenouille next time ...

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We were only there for the weekend and dogsitting for our daughter's pooch.
Chardonnay with steak is fine, Bordeaux with oysters is just weird hahaha

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Cool, we were also in NYC this past weekend. Blue Ribbon Columbus is five minutes away from our condo. I haven't been in a couple of years but it is as you described. I like Blue Ribbon Sushi and Izakaya in Soho for more varied fare We almost went to Quality Meats last month but settled on Benoit, w...

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Blanquito wrote: ↑Sun Jan 01, 2023 7:57 pm You know, if the question were what is your Lynch Bages?, rather than the specific 89 LB, maybe something like, if you could only drink one chateau for 20 years stranded on a deserted island, I know exactly what my answer is: Pichon Lalande.

And money is no object?
Lafite. Without a doubt

jal

I prefer Jasmin to every other Côte Rôtie. What it lacks in depth and structure it makes up in perfume and elegance. Plus I really enjoyed my visit with Patrick Jasmin whwn visiting the area a few years ago.

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Blanquito wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 3:19 am Well, crap. I have 6 bottles of 2012 Pierre Bouree Charmes Chambertin, bought largely on the strength of Gilman’s 94+ pts.

It wasn't a bad wine, Patrick, actually it was enjoyable. I just expected more from such a terroir.

jal

1995 Lafite

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JimHow wrote: ↑Fri Dec 30, 2022 2:24 am I don't get the joke.

Just go with
John Kapon
Rudy
Laurent Ponsot
Acker

jal

Oh I'm sure this wasn't a fake. It was a good wine but not a bargain or a 95 point wine.

jal

In a nutshell: meh. I bought this at Acker last month for $100, actually they still have 4 bottles and I only opened this to see if I wanted to buy the other 4. It is ok, nice nose and pretty color but it is more of a decent 1er Cru quality than a Grand Cru. It is very acidic but that is tempered by...

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Happy Birthday Peggy. Old Borgognos are awesome.

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Pavelot and Guillemot are my favorite Savigny producers, I'm so glad you liked it. I loved the 2017 Village, Patrick, I have not had any of the 1ers. And they age and improve! A 1998 Guillemot drank a year ago was delicious. As I said many times before, red Burgundy has been on a roll since 2004, I ...

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Félicitations Jean Nicolas et Marie Claude. Sounds like it will be a wonderful time in Italy. Can't wait to see all the photos and videos from the Big Bash.

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Ooops, I forgot I also drank the 1983 Chateau de Fonsalette (unfortunately not with jean Christophe). I am amending my list: 1983 Chateau de Fonsalette 2010 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet 1989 Haut Brion 1990 Haut Brion 2000 La Mission 1990 Beausejour Becot 1990 Cos d'Estournel 1990 Lynch Bag...

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I don't believe I ever drank a 50 year old burgundy that didn't fall apart after twenty minutes. Billecart Salmon BdB and Rose are usually excellent. I think you should pop open a few more bottles just to make sure and also beat the fizzy plonk fatigue syndrome Holidays with the whole family and lot...

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Most from that February Fort Lauderdale dinner
2017 Jacques Carillon Puligny Les Referts
2010 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet
1989 Haut Brion
1990 Haut Brion
2000 La Mission
1990 Beausejour Becot
1990 Cos d'Estournel
1990 Lynch Bages
2003 Dom Perignon P2
1985 Haut Brion

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The intensity, the drama, the commitment of the players, the coaching, this was an unreal, edge of your seat, spectacle. We were treated to a wonderful final and a "where were you when?" moment in time. Both teams missed chances in the last minute of extra time. Breathless. As for penaltie...

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Best Final ֵֵֵEver

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I have no problems buying from the Acker store. John Kapon's son was the salesman last week when I went in. I only buy stuff they have in stock and I pick it up myself. I have not purchased from their auction site since 2014, and my last purchase from PC was in 2010. Here's my rationalization: I am ...

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Massive game last night and it would have been a travesty if Holland had won on pens having played some negatively on extra time. Au autre jeu immense ce soir (aujourdhui dans America). Nous Anglais sont vraiment les underdogs. Ian It is a shame that this is how the games get resolved. I feel sorry...

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Jim, I think the French are an excellent team, they do the minimum to achieve the maximum. The are just born winners with a fantastic coach. They were outplayed by England and Morocco and managed to win both games. My heart says Messi but my head is saying France. And yes, the Argentinians did not e...

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If it were me I would do the following 1. Stay at the Village level. Don't go 1er Cru. You want aromatic and easygoing, not deep and structured 2. Volnay. Chambolle as a second choice. 3. 2016 would be my choice for early drinking. 2017 next That said, Asian style tuna for me works best with Champag...

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Solid performance Albiceleste!
Messi was amazing
Allez les Bleus!!
Give us a final for the ages! No Moroccan busparkers

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What is wrong with pre arrivals? Usually you get a good price and always you have free storage of wine that is too young to drink. Sometimes you even eventually get the wine. I just don't trust the retailers Stefan, they may go bust, they may never receive the wine and keep me stringing. Call me pa...

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Thanks for the info guys, it is as I thought but I wondered if I was missing something. I am buying wine directly from France, esp White Burgs, never had much of an issue there, I email the guy, he tells me what he has, I put in an order, he subtracts the VAT from the price and charges shipping and ...

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I don't buy on futures, my last big futures purchase was in the 2000 vintage (OMG almost 25 years ago!). I was upset on seeing wines I had ordered on futures available in other stores on the shelves and not at the retailer from which I purchased. Since then I decided I want to make sure the wine is ...

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How’s the favorite now? Argentina? Argentina is all Messi all the time, Patrick. The team could perform badly but he can win games single handedly. The team also rallies around him and would love to win it for him. Tactically and physically they are good, technically they have some weak performers ...

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Really bad refereeing for Argentina - Holland and for France - England. England and their penalty woes 🙄, at least they played their heart out and could (and should) have won. Good game though, best so far. If Croatia and Marocco make it to the final, I expect a 😴 Allez les Bleus Vamos Albicelestes ...

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Was it Malcolm Forbes who always drank Chateau Margaux with his burger?

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Glad you're feeling better Ian, Uruguay and Spain have been very disappointing, a failure of coaching in both instances. Japan to me could have gone far, for them it's a failure of ambition and vision. Morocco had both. Portugal, except for their last game, has been the most hated team in the tourna...

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Happy birthday young man! Hope to see you soon

jal

France looks very strong
Walker vs Mbappe. What a matchup!
I love Japan. 1-0 at the half. I hope they can hold on to go to the quarters

jal

Thanks Patrick
I bought one bottle of the Chambertin. I may open it sooner rather than later

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