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by Carlos Delpin
Thu May 08, 2014 11:00 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Paging SDR and Mr. Vino to the Champagne aisle please...
Replies: 16
Views: 1249

Re: Paging SDR and Mr. Vino to the Champagne aisle please...

Not all of them. Salon was released not too long ago. Krug has not yet released a 2002 but is rumored to do so in the near future (just released 2003).
by Carlos Delpin
Sun May 04, 2014 8:27 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Serendipitous Bordeaux Lunch
Replies: 15
Views: 1564

Re: Serendipitous Bordeaux Lunch

Ian... Tasted in 2013.... 1999 Latour is already showing secondary characteristics. But there is no hurry to drink it. Tasted in 2013, 1999 Cheval Blanc, ready for prime time. Stefan... Off the top of my head, no. I do not remember, You can if you're ever bored search my tasting notes. http://www.t...
by Carlos Delpin
Sat May 03, 2014 2:10 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Serendipitous Bordeaux Lunch
Replies: 15
Views: 1564

Re: Serendipitous Bordeaux Lunch

One hour decant and 20 minutes in the glass before tasting... On another note I can still taste the 1985 Pichon Baron, what a wine!
by Carlos Delpin
Sat May 03, 2014 1:17 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Serendipitous Bordeaux Lunch
Replies: 15
Views: 1564

Serendipitous Bordeaux Lunch

Last night we had a terrible encounter with several 1999 Bordeaux which were in a very bad mood and grumpy due to being waken way before their time. The Montrose, Mission, and Las Cases were really shut down while the Mouton, although really not showing much, was at least enjoyable. The experience w...
by Carlos Delpin
Thu May 01, 2014 6:15 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Help with Tasting Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Re: Help with Tasting Ideas

Like it! Keep them coming please...
by Carlos Delpin
Thu May 01, 2014 11:12 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Help with Tasting Ideas
Replies: 8
Views: 750

Help with Tasting Ideas

Soon I will have to declare the topic for my turn at hosting our Bordeaux tasting group event. Most of the tastings are always verticals, horizontals, or commune reviews. I like to do things a bit differently and would like the help of the group in developing off kilter tasting themes. In the past I...
by Carlos Delpin
Wed Apr 30, 2014 2:05 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Bordeaux and some others
Replies: 8
Views: 550

Re: TN: Bordeaux and some others

Today it is "Bordeaux should always make you grimace a little when you see the price" sort of way.
by Carlos Delpin
Fri Apr 25, 2014 10:45 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Is 2010 the greatest Bordeaux vintage ever?
Replies: 13
Views: 792

Re: Is 2010 the greatest Bordeaux vintage ever?

I regret stating the obvious but we won't know until 40 or 50 years from now...
by Carlos Delpin
Sun Apr 20, 2014 12:49 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Red Obsession
Replies: 9
Views: 660

Re: Red Obsession

Saw the movie and was surprised at the many historical inaccuracies in regards to the 1855 classification and other issues. Other than that it was a fun peek at how the other half lives.
by Carlos Delpin
Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:06 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Holy mackerel is this '10 Fleur Cardinale a deep purple!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2198

Re: Holy mackerel is this '10 Fleur Cardinale a deep purple!!

Tom, lots of empty slots in those racks... Hope that is not caused by killing the 2010's too soon!
by Carlos Delpin
Mon Apr 14, 2014 1:38 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The 2011 Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba
Replies: 7
Views: 335

Re: The 2011 Giacosa Nebbiolo d'Alba

I have never truly enjoyed a Barolo younger than 30 years old.
by Carlos Delpin
Sun Apr 13, 2014 7:06 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2001s
Replies: 15
Views: 2132

Re: 2001s

My personal favorites at the tasting were Pape Clement, Cheval Blanc, and Gruaud Larose.

The Pichon Baron and Leoville Las Cases were really good but need in my opinion at least 5 more years.

CD
by Carlos Delpin
Sun Apr 13, 2014 1:00 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: 2001s
Replies: 15
Views: 2132

Re: 2001s

The Bacchus tasting group in PR did a recent single blind tasting vintage review with the following 2001 Bordeaux. The wines were served in no particular order and were not identified until the end. Cheval Blanc Latour Cos de Estournel Belleveu Mondotte Grand Puy Lacoste Lascombes Leoville Barton Gr...
by Carlos Delpin
Fri Apr 11, 2014 8:56 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Bordeaux Rose?
Replies: 8
Views: 616

Bordeaux Rose?

Included is blog entry from Commanderie Bordeaux. I had no idea that Bordeaux produced rose. What has been your experience? Carlos A new blog entry has been posted to the Commanderie site by Anthony Potts A SPRINGTIME NOTE ON BORDEAUX ROS?S The Wine Committee of the New York Chapter undertook this p...
by Carlos Delpin
Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:32 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Holy mackerel is this '10 Fleur Cardinale a deep purple!!
Replies: 21
Views: 2198

Re: Holy mackerel is this '10 Fleur Cardinale a deep purple!!

Agree that this wine is fabulous. No brainer purchase.
by Carlos Delpin
Wed Apr 09, 2014 10:37 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: TN: Commanderie Bordeaux PR 1988 Bordeaux
Replies: 8
Views: 810

TN: Commanderie Bordeaux PR 1988 Bordeaux

The Commanderie de Bordeaux of Puerto Rico held recently a tasting of 1988 Bordeaux hosted by Commandeur Alex Canals. The wines tasted were a good balance between communes and all wines showed very well. Calon Segur Cos D'Estournel Beychevelle Gruad Larose Rausan Segla Chateau Margaux Vieux Chateau ...
by Carlos Delpin
Tue Apr 08, 2014 2:15 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Question re 1990 Markham Merlot and 1997 Roundhill Merlot
Replies: 8
Views: 406

Re: Question re 1990 Markham Merlot and 1997 Roundhill Merlot

RDD, didn't mean to imply it was good, it should be drinkable though.
by Carlos Delpin
Mon Apr 07, 2014 9:48 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Question re 1990 Markham Merlot and 1997 Roundhill Merlot
Replies: 8
Views: 406

Re: Question re 1990 Markham Merlot and 1997 Roundhill Merlot

Jim:

The 1990 Markham had so much fruit upon release (a distributor I used to work for at that time sold it) that there should be something left if stored well. A recent CT note says as much. Not familiar with Roundhill.
by Carlos Delpin
Thu Apr 03, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: What are 5 bottles you never tried, but would like to
Replies: 14
Views: 1152

Re: What are 5 bottles you never tried, but would like to

1. 1982 LMHB
2. 1982 Petrus
3. 1975 Lafleur
4. 1961 Ausone
5. 1990 Cheval Blanc
by Carlos Delpin
Wed Apr 02, 2014 8:44 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: the quick over quick Saturday night
Replies: 14
Views: 849

Re: the quick over quick Saturday night

Jim, how did the 1998 Clinet show? We had a bottle recently and it was tasty but very primary and did not budge a bit over 2 hours.

Carlos
by Carlos Delpin
Sat Mar 29, 2014 11:22 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: Some wines from the Friday night dinner
Replies: 2
Views: 197

Re: Some wines from the Friday night dinner

Nick:

Looks like all food groups were covered. My type of pyramid. Cheers!

Carlos
by Carlos Delpin
Sat Mar 29, 2014 1:45 am
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: New Member - Carlos Delpin
Replies: 7
Views: 620

New Member - Carlos Delpin

Just a brief note to present myself to the community of Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts. My name is Carlos Delpin and I reside in San Juan, PR. Love wine in general but Bordeaux in particular. Member of the Commanderie de Bordeaux of PR and active participant of the PR wine and food community. Hope to sha...
by Carlos Delpin
Fri Mar 28, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Our Forum
Topic: The wish for the future
Replies: 7
Views: 491

Re: The wish for the future

1982 Pichon Lalande
1988 Chateau Margaux
1982 Latour
1994 Vega Sicilia Unico
1989 Montrose