So what have you bought lately?

AKR · Post by **AKR** » Fri May 20, 2022 12:41 am

For those interested in the 2003 St Pierre...be careful. There are some really funky / odd bottles floating around out there, and I would not be surprised if some of the secondary market offerings are from disillusioned owners. Mine were drunk up, but some had a nail polish remover aspect at first.

Personally I don't think they're worth more than $20 given that risk. I have heard about this problem with this vintage/bottling combo from others as well. And I'm generally a 2003 bull unlike most here....

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Fri May 20, 2022 1:19 am

1978 Mouton. Below market deal seemed worth a flier to split with a friend.

Ianjaig · Post by **Ianjaig** » Fri May 20, 2022 3:53 am

Thanks for the additional information, AKR.

I'm learning a lot about these 2003 Saint Pierre's (thanks to this great community) and have oscillated from - they were worth the final price and wish I had pulled the trigger - to being glad I missed out as they may have tasted like nail polish remover.

Ill comfort myself with the 05 Tour Saint Bonnets that I managed pick up instead.

jal · Post by **jal** » Fri May 20, 2022 8:03 am

Ianjaig wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 3:53 am Ill comfort myself with the 05 Tour Saint Bonnets that I managed pick up instead.

There is no substitute for family, friends, or football team love (great times to be a reds fan, Ian), but there's always another wine.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 20, 2022 12:05 pm

What are you Kopites drinking these days?

jal · Post by **jal** » Fri May 20, 2022 1:47 pm

JimHow wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 12:05 pm What are you Kopites drinking these days?

Actually very little. It's been high 70s to mid 80s every day here
I think the last red wine I drank was some Kosher swill during Passover about 3 weeks ago.
Otherwise, mainly regular 2018 Chablis from Fevre or Billaud Simon with fish 2-3 times a week.

AKR · Post by **AKR** » Fri May 20, 2022 4:54 pm

Ianjaig wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 3:53 am
Ill comfort myself with the 05 Tour Saint Bonnets that I managed pick up instead.

Heh. I had one of those back in February and IIRC was better than the 03 St Pierre. I'd drink them up though.

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Fri May 20, 2022 5:53 pm

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Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Fri May 20, 2022 5:53 pm

It’s over!
6 bottles of Issan 2019. I already have far too much 2019, but this was at the original price and begged me to take them. As others on a different thread have noted, this chateau generally is one of the great bargains of Bordeaux.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 20, 2022 6:49 pm

Very well done indeed, Musigny. D’Issan is a BWE kind of wine.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri May 20, 2022 7:18 pm

>>
the last red wine I drank was some Kosher swill during Passover
>>

@jal: Tzora is swill?!?

Or did you manage to find Mogen David in Tel Aviv?

Ianjaig · Post by **Ianjaig** » Fri May 20, 2022 10:07 pm

Well said, Jacques and yes, good times indeed!

Unbelievably, my cousin went into the ballot and got tickets to the final in Paris. If results keep going our way, I think we're obliged to open something special in celebration.
Cheers, Ian.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri May 20, 2022 10:24 pm

I would think so, Ian!
Glory days!

jal · Post by **jal** » Sat May 21, 2022 1:50 pm

stefan wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 7:18 pm @jal: Tzora is swill?!?

Or did you manage to find Mogen David in Tel Aviv?

LOL, Bill, it was some Carmel Mizrahi Selected stuff that a friend brought, it was ok.

Ianjaig wrote: ↑Fri May 20, 2022 10:07 pm Well said, Jacques and yes, good times indeed!

Unbelievably, my cousin went into the ballot and got tickets to the final in Paris. If results keep going our way, I think we're obliged to open something special in celebration.
Cheers, Ian.

I also went into the ballot but did not win. I still have faint hope for Sunday's game, the fat lady hasn't sung yet. YNWA

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Sat May 21, 2022 5:14 pm

Carmel Mizrahi Selected is not that bad if you liked wine that has been boiled, Jacques. Better than MD, anyway.

6 2017 Domaine Louis Michel Chablis 1er Cru "Butteaux" Vieilles Vignes. Louis Michel 1er Cru Chablis are no longer a super bargain but still give good value. These were $50. The 2020 is five bucks less.

Ambrose · Post by **Ambrose** » Wed May 25, 2022 7:26 am

4 x ridge geyserville 2018
2 x ridge Lytton springs 2019

Should be interesting.

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Wed May 25, 2022 9:43 am

Not buying anything expensive or adding more wine to age right now, while I wait for my 2019 EP purchases to arrive. Just refilling the short term drinking supply.
The first 4 are re-buys. The Paloumey is excellent. The Les Grands Marechaux is one of the best under $15 Bordeaux I've ever had.
I'm not familiar with Clos Manou or Petit Manou but someone mentioned it on WB recently as a good classically styled wine.
3 2016 Clos Floridene
2 2016 Château Haut-Vigneau
3 2015 Château Les Grands Maréchaux
6 2016 Château Paloumey
4 2015 Petit Manou

robert goulet · Post by **robert goulet** » Wed May 25, 2022 1:08 pm

2003 sociando
2005 brand cantenac
1999 leonetti merlot
2010 lallier grand cru brut

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Wed Jun 01, 2022 11:47 pm

3 cremant du Jura collection Marcel Cabalier
2 2020 Brocard Chablis Sainte Claire
1 2019 Saint Joseph Saint-Désiré
2 2014 K Vintners Sundance Syrah
1 2015 Chateau Thébaud Bêtes Curieuses Muscadet Sèvre-et-Maine
1 2017 Argyle Brut Vintage

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Fri Jun 03, 2022 1:05 am

Bought more than a year ago, First arrival of my first time en primeur purchase arrived today: 6 pack of La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri Jun 10, 2022 7:58 pm

6 2019 Malartic-Lagravière
4 2018 Tremblay Chablis Vaudesir

barsacpinci · Post by **barsacpinci** » Sun Jun 12, 2022 2:17 pm

I was looking at my cellar and noticed a lack of red burgundy compared to my Bordeaux and Cal Cab. Also wanted to pick up more 2016 Tuscany and all the 2021 German I can find.
2019 Dominique Laurent VR Les Rouges VV
2019 Marchand Tawse VR
2016 Sapaio
2021 Peter Lauer Senior
2021 Peter Lauer Barrel X
2016 Bertagna Clos St Denis
2016 Bertagna Clos Vougeot
2019 d’Angerville Volnay Les Fremiets
2019 Mongeard Mugneret Grand Echezeaux
2016 Valdicava Brunello
2008 Billecart Salmon Louis

AKR · Post by **AKR** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 5:22 pm

I picked up a 4 pack of Mikasa stemless wine tumblers, compared to Riedel 'O' series they are heavier/larger yet thinner. It seems to be a different kind of crystal, and they are from Slovakia. My perception of Mikasa had always been that they were Japanese -- we have some beautiful Mikasa Martini glasses which are indeed Japanese -- but who knows what happens with brands nowadays.

JimS · Post by **JimS** » Mon Jun 13, 2022 11:32 pm

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

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:16 am

Had a wild time with Leland Little in North Carolina. Great looking cellar with a few semi bargains. If anybody bought there also, I am working with a trucking company to bring wines to NY.

s*d*r · Post by **s*d*r** » Tue Jun 14, 2022 7:42 pm

Musigny 151 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 14, 2022 1:16 am Had a wild time with Leland Little in North Carolina.

I picked up a few bottles, too, including some old Ducru Beaucaillou that look too good to be true. I last ordered from them a few years ago when they wanted $100 per bottle for overnight shipping to me in Florida. Fortunately their UPS contract has improved since then.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:56 pm

2020 Terlan Pinot Grigio Alto Adige
2020 Mullineux Chenin blanc Vieilles Vignes
2020 Planeto Nero d'Avola/Frappato
2017 Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Fri Jun 17, 2022 9:58 pm

Good work Nic. The only one I've had is the Terlano Pinot Grigio, and it's pretty nice for the price.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:55 am

Picked up a case of the 2015 Cascina Baricchi Barbaresco Riserva Rose delle Casasse.

ericp · Post by **ericp** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 4:02 am

6 x 2016 St Innocent Shea
6 x 2017 St Innocent Momtazi

Stefan strikes again.

barsacpinci · Post by **barsacpinci** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 2:32 pm

2016 L’Eglise Clinet
2016 La Conseillante
I got a 25% off coupon from Total Wine and made the price a bit reasonable on these two. I hardly ever buy there. Nice store in McLean for Bordeaux

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:54 pm

How do you get a 25% coupon?

barsacpinci · Post by **barsacpinci** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 7:47 pm

Musigny 151 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 6:54 pm How do you get a 25% coupon?

They emailed it to me. Probably because I signed up for their concierge program, downloaded their app, and bought futures from them.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:12 pm

Mark, just be forewarned that the TW coupon eligibility varies state to state and I saw a picture of your Friday lunch lineup in Irvington and wowzers!

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Sat Jun 18, 2022 11:23 pm

jckba wrote: ↑Sat Jun 18, 2022 8:12 pm Mark, just be forewarned that the TW coupon eligibility varies state to state and I saw a picture of your Friday lunch lineup in Irvington and wowzers!

Reviving a long tradition. When I recover, I will post some notes.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Thu Jun 23, 2022 8:39 pm

Picked up some wines from Skurnik in a:
. 6er 2016 Cavallotto Vignolo Riserva
. 6er 2016 Cavallotto Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva
. case of 2015 CVNE Vina Real Gran Reserva

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:03 am

3 x Cappellano Barolo Pie Rupestris 2016
5 x Marcoux Chateauneuf VV 2009
3 x Château Tirecul Cuvee Madame La Graviere Monbazillac 2001

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Mon Jun 27, 2022 8:48 pm

1985 Leoville Las Cases
1990 L'Evangile

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Wed Jun 29, 2022 12:29 pm

Went to the trade UGC on Monday afternoon in NYC and tasted through the wines on show and one of the wines that stood out to me was the 2019 Lagrange which showed dark red fruits and was lively on the palate, so when I saw it listed as in-stock @ Bottle King in Ramsey, I grabbed a 6pack @ $49.99/per.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:04 pm

Picked up a 4 of the 2019 Coudert Clos de La Roilette Fleurie Griffe de Marquis for $29.95/btl + tax during Crush’s July 4th 4 pack sale.