Pompano Dinner

[JeanFred]

Last Thursday, We (Josée and I)have had a dinner with Katy and Stuart at one of the favorite place, Cafe Maxx.

What a magnificent time we have had. As the well known citation « BWE is not about wine, it about People ». My time spent with Katy and Stuart, having great discussions and knowing more each other, is the most memorable things.

The food was delicious, we had Pie Caviar, Scallops and Lamp but our favorite plate was the Tuna Pizza.

And the wine, Again, Stuart legendary generosity has shined:
89 Lynch Bages
82 Margaux
82 Mouton
and a 2019 Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine

Speechless, I was!
The Mouton was Amazing, my choice for the WOTN, the Lynch shined, and the Margaux was great. Stuart prefered the 89 BWE iconing Legends!

We started with The BWE wine, 89 Lynch Bages, still a youth wine, charming nose of black berry, concentrate, Pauillac aspect, beautiful balance, silky, long finish, that the one improve the most during the dinner, 97

The 82’s, I have tasted those 2 wines before on tasting a couple times, mainly with BWE but not enough to evaluate bottle variation… from Stuart experience, the two 82 wasn’t « their best bottle », eventhough both were fabulous for me!

The Margaux was on finesse, still some margaux berry on nose with soya and, tertiaries aromas. Nice finesse, more tertiary aspect with acidity, a bit thin, medium body, 94

The Mouton was … Mouton! magical, powerfuel, long, nice concentration of blackberry fruit, Silky tannins, almost creamy with the Pauillac bone. He reminds me in a way, the style of The Charming Mouton 96 we had 2 months ago! 98.

2019 Inniskillin Vidal Ice Wine: Nice nose of peach, with hint of caramel and brown sugar. Charming, onctuous, well balanced and freshness 92-93

What a great time we had, thanks again Stuart

JeanFred

[Nicklasss]

Nice report JF. Kathy and Stuart are always so generous and a great couple to handle and discuss with.

Great set of Bordeaux. To enjoy the hosts. Big hug to them.

Nic

[JimHow]

I could only smile when I heard that Stuart produced the ‘89 Lynch. Thank you for the report, JF, it felt like we were there.

[dstgolf]

Envious again. Nice to see BWE'ers getting together and drinking well but more importantly sharing each others company. Thanks for the report JF and yes Stu and Kathy are an epic couple. It's been a long time but nice to catch up through these posts.

[s*d*r]

It was great to host JeanFred and Josée at our local haunt. JF looked like he stepped out of the cover of GQ Magazine, so healthy, fit and handsome.

We were able to discuss a lot of different things, especially running, Canadian educational system and culture. Very little wine talk. JF and Josée even let me practice a tiny bit of my very poor French 🫨.

Yes, for me the Lynch-Bages was the clear star, incredibly young, concentrated and powerful but now starting to demonstrate its Pauillac birth place. Unfortunately, the ‘82 FGs were not at their very best even though the Mouton was one of my few remaining bottles from my original purchase. Nevertheless interesting and enjoyable. Great notes from JeanFred.

The Ice Wine was a huge hit for me. Especially in the summer I like lighter, more delicate and lower alcohol dessert wines and this one was perfect for the occasion.

[Blanquito]

Sounds like another special evening visiting Stu and Kathy. Thanks for the notes. Some legendary wines!

[AKR]

Lovely lineup

[JeanFred]

Some pictures

[JeanFred]

I could only smile when I heard that Stuart produced the ‘89 Lynch.

Glad if I could made you smiling

And I can say , this won’t be the last time from your French Canadien

JeanFrederic

[JimHow]

Très bien fait en effet, mon ami.

[DavidG]

Always a good time visiting Stu and Kathy. We have to get down there again one of these days.

[s*d*r]

Jesus, I look totally wasted when all I was trying to do was lean closer to my girl for the picture .

[JimHow]

You guys look as handsome and beautiful as ever, sdr, life is good!

[JoelD]

Lovely evening. That 82 Mouton is stellar. One of my WOTY this year for sure.

Glad to see everyone doing well down in Florida. I'll have to make it down to Pompano this fall to see my girlfriend's parents. Maybe we can get a little mini BWE Florida at some point. It would be great to meet the legendary Stu and Kathy!

[JimHow]

Blanquito was talking about a trip to see the Orlando Bobbies as well, perhaps in February. we shall see.
I've got two more trips to Europe coming up, next week and in October!