I think we're all just giving our impressions of the wines we drink. The difference between Broadbent and me is that he's a lot more experienced at Bordeaux than I am, and he gets paid for his columns (nice work if you can get it). But unless you think he's a complete charlatan -- I hope not -- he is one more experienced set of taste buds I feel I might be able to learn from. If he was duped by Hardys, it just shows that even old, experienced guys can get fooled. But I don't think that renders his opinions worthless -- I too have been fooled (way too many times). But I also don't think his word is the end-all-and-be-all, just as I don't think P*rker has all the answers. Nonetheless, I like to read what these guys have to say. And sometimes they may even influence what I buy, at least at the level of, what's new and perhaps worth trying.Funny you should mention the 2002 Palmer. I've been thinking of trying it out. Any thoughts on it?
Blanquito, I've tried some of my '04s. They're still young, but quite approachable. Like DavidG I quite like the vintage. Not as rich as '03, but not as flabby either (and I have found the '03s I've tried to be flabby and lacking in grip). They're nice on the nose and more austere than '03. And yes, there's a bit of green pepper on the back end, mixed in with a smokey gravely flinty flavour, but it is most certainly waning. I find them good with food.
