Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Ianjaig

3 x 2018 Réserve de la Comtesse 2018 EP.

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2015 Réserve de la Comtesse: Surprisingly approachable. Rich, luscious blackberries. Soft - polished. Rustic elegance. Lovely.

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Haut Brisson 2017: Day one: Big, chunky, luscious. Somewhat glossy. Needs time++
By day 2 & 3 this has mellowed and softened, evolving into something quite special. Rich, intense blueberries. Must buy some more.

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Saint Pierre 2011: PNP and initially this was all chocolate and sweet fruit. A one hour decant later and this has settled down into something quite special. Mocha dominant followed by a tannic rusticity. Beautiful.

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I had this just a few months ago but am a bit confused by my tasting note on CT as everything indicates that I was enjoying it but I finished with a "didn't wow me"? Maybe I was expecting too much. I scored it 91.

Thanks for the tasting notes.

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Yes, I was planning on skipping the 17s as well, Jim (I didn't buy any EP) but based on yesterdays tasting am contemplating getting some Calon Segur & Bourgneuf. Your more knowledgeable posters will have a better overview of the vintage than me, but from what I have read, I believe it was deemed...

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Went to a 2017 Bordeaux tasting yesterday with some friends. As is often the case with these “free for all” tastings, my notes were reasonably detailed at the beginning but by the end, were nothing more than quick scrawls and/or a quick score out of 100. In order of preference with some brief notes:...

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Agreed - the 2014 Calon Segur is going to be something quite special in time IMO. I’ve been wanting to backfill on the 14s as well but they are increasingly hard to find, aside from auction. A couple of other recommendations would be Bourgneuf (an estate I'm falling for again) and one from left fiel...

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2 more 2016 La Lagune to add to my earlier purchases.

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Is that the "Marcel Lapierre" Morgon? Reason I ask is that a local stockist has it available (on allocation). Its a 19 though, so assume it would need laying down.

The Morgon I have, but not yet tried, is a Domaine de Bel Air Morgon Les Charmes 2018.

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Both the 11 and 12 are on sale over here for $899 a pop ($600 US) but I cant bring myself to justify the spend on a single bottle..

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I'm just starting to get into Beaujolais and begin my education in this area having been (surprisingly) impressed by the quality/value of some that I've tried recently. Morgon sounds like a sub region I might like as they are described as being more bold and full bodied than others. I've picked some...

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Grand Puy Lacoste 2017: Distinctive floral, perfumed nose. Surprisingly light bodied initially but opened up and filled out in time. Long, lingering finish, cassis and cranberries(?), nicely balanced. Good, but didn't hint at being special. Château Esperance de Trotanoy 2014: Chocolate, raisins, ful...

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For a small tasting with a couple of friends this coming Friday:
1 x Esperance de Trotanoy 2014
1 x Ch Castera 2015
1 x Grand Puy Lacoste 2017

+ for myself:
3 x Mommessin Beaujolais-Villages 2017
1 x Domaine de Bel Air Morgon Les Charmes Beaujolais 2018

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Mommessin Beaujolais Villages 2017

Enjoyed this. Red currants, luscious and smooth, with a beautiful long finish.
Will buy more and look to learn more about this region. At $25 (NZ) this is great value.

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1 x Labegorce 2016 (managed to track one down)
1 x de Chevalier 2016 (to add to my others bought EP)
1 x Mommessin Beaujolais Villages 2017 - know nothing about this but thought Id give it a punt.
1 x Domaine Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône Villages Les Champauvins 2017

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Nice one, Blanquito. Unfortunately its hard to find over here. I bought a case off the only retailer I know that brings it in and emailed them last night, hoping to get some more. I'm expecting a no, but fingers crossed. If I do secure some more, will cellar some this time as it sounds like it will ...

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I really enjoyed the 09 d'Arsacs that I dipped into over several years. Somewhat unMargaux like IMO (compared to the Labegorce), but great value.

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Had one of my last Tour St Bonnet 2016's over the weekend.

This is a seriously good QPR. Whilst not particularly complex, definitely Old School in style and a steal at under NZ$30. Need to try and get more.

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Calon Segur 2014.
Came into its stride on day 3. Hints at being something quite special, but needs time+++.

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Aged German Riesling. Hunter Valley Semillon - however I qualify this as much is now being made in a very bland commercial style. Stick to McWilliams and Brokenwood. Also age it 10 yrs. I used to love aged Hunter Valley Semillon as well. Though you make a good point, as more recently I have found th...

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Chateau Fonreaud 2016:
Beautiful expresso and toffee on the nose. Soft, balanced tannins, medium bodied. Great value.

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Somm was good. I also enjoyed 'Uncorked' (also on Netflix). Not a documentary but a movie with a wine thread through it.

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Calon Segur 2014 x 4. Picked these up at an auction last night. There was only one other bidder so got them for a fair price (NZ$130). I had bought a couple a few years back, but pleased to now have 6 in total. Auctions are strange beasts though. There were some wines that attracted very little inte...

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Additionnal confirmations: 3 x 2019 La Lagune (greatbxfreak enablement, and i don't know why, i like Mrs Frey...) 3 x 2019 Grand-Puy Lacoste (to see if the guy at MacArthur was right, saying GPL is back on track since a few vintages asthe daugther took charge of the production). Nic Nice purchases....

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Haut-Marbuzet 2016. Way too young to be opening this of course, but curiosity got the better of me. Consumed over 2 days with significant decanting. Super intense, sweet dark fruits coupled with a big, chunky tannic backbone. Deeply concentrated and oaky - full bodied. Overall, the distinctive ripe ...

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Fourcas Hosten 2016.

Tad austere, aniseed and leather. Enjoyable but needs time.

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Also, re Chardonnay, has anyone tried the top New Zealand Chardonnays like Kumeu River? The London critics pitch that as competitive with Burgundy and it's similarly priced to the Chardonnays you mention Kumeu River Chardonnay has always had a strong reputation locally. They used to be overly ‘butt...

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Now that you put it like that, I wish I had taken the plunge.

Never tried it unfortunately.

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The one bottle went for $494 (NZ) Jim, so - $319 US if my currency conversion is correct. Beyond my budget I'm afraid...

I wish I had taken the plunge on some GPL 12 and 14s as I missed out on some other wines and would have got them with the bid I had in mind.
Ian.

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Picked up a few wines at an Auction last night: 2 x GPL 2015 3 x Saint Pierre 2016 They weren’t bargains but I was keen to backfill where I could. I was hoping the purchases were going to be cost neutral as I had listed a Coravin for sale but didn’t get any bites. There were some nice wines for sale...

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Indeed it has been 30 years, Mark. Crazy, I know. Thanks for sharing the videos Jacques, I particularly enjoyed the last one. I got a bit caught out by Man City losing yesterday, as I’m away on a mid-winter holiday with the wife and kids at the moment. I bought some wine with me (of course) but noth...

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Nice one, Jacques - that must have been special.

If you haven't seen it yet, check out the interview with Klopp where he breaks up at the end.

https://twitter.com/footballdaily/statu ... 20677?s=20

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Your owners (John Henry) have been fantastic, Jim - feel free to join me in opening up something to celebrate. Small world, Comte Flaneur - I also lived in Highbury, Islington (Aberdeen road - just behind the village). I'm a kiwi but with scouser parents. I bet Liverpool (the red half at least) is g...

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Today, Liverpool FC won their 19th title after an incredible 30-year wait. Incredible, as the last time they won the league in 1990 (I was 17) they were simply winning titles for fun. Today my two passions will come together as I celebrate Liverpool’s achievement with a nice bottle of Bordeaux. I wa...

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Nice one, Comte Flaneur. Not sure about elsewhere, but the 19s are selling fast over here. Went to put my name down for some Pontet Canet only to be told its sold out. Looking elsewhere, the “sold out” signs are up for PC across the board. Aside from the Lynch Bages, I have just managed to secure so...

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I ended up buying 6x Lynch Bages@$86 and 3x Pontet Canet@80. Given storage costs here in NYC, I'm not convinced I'm making an optimal decison. But sometimes, you just gotta say f it and pull the trigger. Nice one. You're prices are a tad more favourable than over here. I paid just over a $90 US for...

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Branaire Ducru 2009.

Needs a minimum of 3 or 4 more years IMO (opened this too early). Classically styled, tannic with an incredibly long finish.

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I personally didn't enjoy the 2016 La Vieille Cure as I found this to be too New World for my liking (all candy floss, oak and syrupy). But that may just be my palate. Unfortunately I also didn't enjoy the 2016 Potensac either, but for opposing reasons, too thin and weedy for my liking. But I apprec...

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I've just taken the plunge and put my name down for some Lynch Bages. My fingers are getting twitchy and I've got the feeling I'm going to go big on the 19s as A) by all accounts it sounds like a great vintage (somewhere between the 18s and 15s is what I'm reading?) B) I'm 47 so have time on my side...

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