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JimS

Jim I’ve actually had similar experiences myself - have a few 2019s already at this point as well (Gloria, d’Issan, etc. - none of the higher priced wines) and my experience has been pretty variable, tasting a few bottles of each wine. I don’t know if it’s bottle shock or what, but I still remain op...

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Managed to snag a few (x4) 2014 Ch. Palmer in the low-$200ish per bottle on Black Friday deal, and actually splashed for a lot of whites (Hubert Lamy) in the sub $100/btl category; some of these blind stand toe to toe with Premier Cru / Grand Cru wines imho

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La Lagune 2019 as a candidate. Surely a good proposal Ognik, but maybe the stars are "a bit too well aligned" with La Lagune as first William 'Stefan' Johnson Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts Wine of the Year... Isn't it the time for a Montrose to win? 2005 I had earlier this year was lights out...

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Already snagged a few but left some - 2014 Ch. Palmer for 20% off (20Turkeys code) at collectiblefinewine.com. $287 x .8 = ~$230/btl pre-tax… with WS low on 2021 vintage of $280, I’ll say “thank you very much” :) I’ll also mention they have 2012 Trotanoy at a great price as well with the same coupo...

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Already snagged a few but left some - 2014 Ch. Palmer for 20% off (20Turkeys code) at collectiblefinewine.com. $287 x .8 = ~$230/btl pre-tax… with WS low on 2021 vintage of $280, I’ll say “thank you very much”

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Thank you all! I truly felt like I caught lightning in a bottle yesterday evening with this one - an experience I will never forget! The word “haunting” just comes to mind…something few wines I’ve ever had have done, but one of those top 3-5 wines I’ve ever had the pleasure of experiencing that you ...

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I don’t often post my tasting notes, but I’ll make an exception for this one ;) . I’ve had this bottle for a little while since acquiring it from a cellar with pristine provenance at a price I couldn’t refuse (in 375 mL format - so more “affordable” and same owner for nearly 50 years). And when we h...

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https://blog.vinfolio.com/2022/11/04/bo ... zSy.YsrW2x

Some more commentary trickling in re 2022.

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I agree Jim. And I’m wondering about supply chain issues. It sure seems like the 2019s continue to be running late. And New Hampshire has like no champagne in its stores, which seems very bizarre to me. They usually have a ton of champagne, especially wines like Dom Perignon, Pol Roger, etc. Simila...

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12 x 2016 PLL (wish I would have loaded more at the price point I snagged it at) 12 x 2014 La Conseillante 6 x 2016 d’Issan Is it me, or is pricing really starting to kick into a higher gear? Even in spite of USD strength and weakness in risk assets, I am saddened that there aren’t more deals to be ...

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Am right there with you, Jim. I wish I had gone much deeper on 2019 than what I did, and based on the few I’ve tried this far, it really does seem like a vintage that can be enjoyed young as well as benefit from aging. I hope you find some leads! It’s slim pickings here in the Midwest so far and has...

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Thank you for this excellent writeup and notes - I personally could not agree more. I’ve long given up on the Burgundy game once prices went stratospheric and have been just quietly drinking these lovely wines for a song. Such character! Blinded, I’d wager that many of the wines you listed could han...

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Michael’s Wine Cellar has a few 2019 Ch. Figeac that’s close to original futures pricing at $204/btl. Next cheapest I see on WS Pro is $285/btl. Too good to be true? They were offering it in April at $170 (http://www.bordeauxwineenthusiasts.com/viewtopic.php?p=103165#p103165) and I bit, only to hea...

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Michael’s Wine Cellar has a few 2019 Ch. Figeac that’s close to original futures pricing at $204/btl. Next cheapest I see on WS Pro is $285/btl.

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Great notes - and I concur. It is a great wine and even better value at todays prices. I also give the nod to the 2014 VCC and it seems like the market likely agrees with that sentiment too given prices. Honestly, even though the 2014 VCC is now poking above $200/btl, and La Conseillante is low $100...

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Not sure if this is also a typo, but Wally’s seems to still have 2019 Figeac magnums near or at original pricing ($335/1.5L)…I snagged a couple, got the order confirm, and card was charged and still see it listed so I presume there are more left. Seemed like good value, and if Figeac gets upgraded, ...

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Excellent report on the 2014 La Lagune! Always hits above its weight and have not tried the 2014 so great to hear. If you like cab franc as a single varietal from Napa, another one worth really seeking out is Detert. They have some extremely old vines on the property and make some killer cab franc (...

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As someone who works in finance, this has always been a topic of interest to me - largely because as more “money” is created within the financial system by way of quantitative easing, this almost creates an artificial “scarcity” of financial assets relative to supply of money seeking returns. So ass...

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Thanks for the tip - bought a few as well. Been a long time since I’ve seen a 2005 VCC at that price

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Fantastic to hear!

I have a case of the 2015 that I’ve resisted opening but d’Issan always seems to overdeliver for the price point. One of my Margaux faves and can’t beat the QPR. I may just need to stop resisting the urge and open a bottle myself

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David I hope so. I find LLC takes 20 years to open and the 2001 - which I bought at auction a few years ago - seems like it still isn’t ready. Over here some locals ask why buy a wine you cannot drink for 20 odd years lah (Singlish term). I have however vowed to not buy any more en primeur stock af...

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I'll take a stab at this - with the full caveat that I probably do not have as experienced of a palate as some folks on this board.....but I got bit by the wine bug HARD a few decades ago and have never looked back, chasing a lot of FGs with disposable income before getting married and starting a fa...

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Congrats!

I have one lone bottle of this in the cellar and have been wondering whether or not to open. Sounds like a perfect wine to share for a next special occasion!

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Opened a 375ml of 2009 Lynch Bages recently - honestly a bit bummed! I’ve LOVED many bottles of this estate from the 80’s and 90’s but recent examples from more modern vintages just don’t really do it for me. Technically correct, a good wine, was not at all closed down, etc. but also very pedestrian...

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2028 was a very… very… VERY hot summer…. Very solar growing season…. A completely serious question… Will the Medoc exist as we know it in 2028? Honestly, this is why I’ve been backfilling like crazy these days with the likes of 2016, 2014, 2002, 2001, etc. I am a bit concerned that the potent combi...

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Nicely done! I think these are quite ready to go these days based on my experience a little over a month ago opening one. Some of these “off” vintages like 2004 really shouldn’t be overlooked for classic and enjoyable experiences that won’t break the bank. GPL is another one from this vintage worth ...

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I have a couple bottles of the Haut Brion I've been waiting on. Could be a candidate for BWE 2022. What did you mean that it tastes more like Haut Brion than anything else though? Meaning lives up to 1st growth standard better than the others? What I meant was that 2002 Haut Brion shares a great de...

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Found a good deal on a case of 2010 Lynch Bages I couldn’t pass up… Also nibbled on some 2016 Canon which I actually much prefer to the more flamboyant 2015. How much? I see it on an auction catalogue here and it is pretty good - but in a modern style. How much? If referring to Canon it was a 6x201...

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Found a good deal on a case of 2010 Lynch Bages I couldn’t pass up…

Also nibbled on some 2016 Canon which I actually much prefer to the more flamboyant 2015.

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2014 Conseillante 2014 Vieux Chateau Certan 1979 Pichon Lalande 2018 Calon Segur Just too many good wines out there - really want to take the 2018 Calon for a spin before lifting a case. The alcohol of this vintage has scared me away but Rauzan Segla and Calon Segur really have me curious as it appe...

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I’m looking forward to opening a well stored bottle of the 1989 La Lagune in a few weeks. Every once in a while I catch a bottle of La Lagune that really stands out - storage and luck are everything sometimes

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Anyone succumb to their FOMO urgings?? Les Carmes Haut-Brion slightly piquing my interest...appears to be almost universally well reviewed: falstaff (95), Vinous NM (93-95), JR (17++), Vinous AG (96-98), RP WK (94-97), B&D (95-96), JL (94-96). Don't see any rating from Izak, so presumably not t...

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Another one worth considering in the same vein would be Rauzan Segla in 2018. I think they handled the vintage quite well. Hard to ever go wrong with Cantemerle though…just can’t beat the QPR and in the right vintages, when it’s on, it’s on….

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A few more 2016s only because each time I open one I find it to be a brilliant vintage…

2016 PLL
2016 d’Issan

And some 2014’s…

2014 La Conseillante (Millesima has great pricing right now)
2014 Calon Segur

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Really enjoyed reading these notes…. And am not surprised by your conclusion with Trotanoy coming out on top to be honest…the 2003 is a great wine. Actually, Trotanoy seems to do quite well in “off” or “difficult” vintages. I’ve enjoyed the 2004 and 2012 recently in addition to the 2003 and consider...

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This is one that really seems to be moving in the right direction. Nice note, Nic. I very much so concur…think there is definite upside in several years. Have you tried any of the more recent vintages in the name of experimentation? A recent blurb by William Kelley has me pretty excited about the di...

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Cracked a 2014 Meyney I picked up at a local wine shop here on vacation in Denver. Hard to imagine a better QPR between both vintage and producer - one of those wines that every once in a while makes me wonder why I spend so much chasing some other labels. Anyway, I digress… Absolutely fantastic, bu...

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Great to read this update - I opened a bottle of this last year and mine showed much of the same character. I loved it at the time and am glad I have a few more left!

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I'm a huge Ducru fan too. Thanks for posting - your comments on the 2000 reminded me of when I tasted this wine last year.... I think that vintage has a lot of upside, and I'm also a huge fan of the 95/96 duo from this estate (with lots of air).

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