Bordeaux wines of the 1970s: NYC October 16, 2010

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 9:50 pm

I spoke to Fabio and we have the same table for the same weekend in October; i.e, the 16th at Fabio Piccolo Fiore, 230 East 44th Street between 2nd and 3rd at 6pm.

The theme is '(Bordeaux) wines of the 1970s'

This is the line up:

Comte Flaneur & Chasse Spleen- Mouton 75, Pichon Lalande 78, Palmer 79, La Tour Haut Brion 79
Jacques - Trotanoy 78, La Lagune 70, d'Yquem 70
Tom - Figeac 75, Giscours 75
stefan & Lucie - Palmer 70, Haut Brion 78, La Lagune 78, Ducru 76 (res)
Chris & Marjorie - Latour 75, Pichon Lalande 79, Gilette Creme De Tete 78
Ramon - Canon 71, Domaine De Chevalier 78
Pappa Doc - Mouton Baron Philippe 70, Latour A Pomerol 71
Mike & Tom - Grand Puy Lacoste 70, Montrose 78, Pavie 79, Latour 79
Dale - Montrose 70, Palmer 75, Filhot 70
Mark - Pichon Lalande 70, Giscours 70

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:49 am

I think we're test-driving some "BWE" wines from the seventies in a few weeks.

Gail and I are all in - we're down to only 42 different Bordeaux from the 70's. But 75 Mouton is a strong opening bet, Ian.

jal · Post by **jal** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 1:41 pm

I have a couple of bottles of 1970 Yquem on "Pre-Arrival" at Premier Cru, I'll bring one if it arrives by then. I will also bring a couple of reds, I will know which as soon as I check my inventory.

PappaDoc · Post by **PappaDoc** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 2:15 pm

I might have two btls of 1970 Mouton Baron Philippe. I'll drink one to make certain it's worth bringing. I like the 1979s and may bring wine from that vintage. The 79 Du Tertre is excellent. I've had it three times in the last two years and it was still fresh with a lot of fruit. I'm going to try and source a magnum of it soon.

I love Fabios, I'm glad we are going back again. I've been to Del Posto twice in the last six months my impressions "Ho-Hum"

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 4:59 pm

Am I still included? I seem to have missed the cut some where along the line.

I can bring a 1971 Climens (which I hear is other-worldly), if that's of interest.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:24 pm

Does anyone want to try the overrated 1970 Palmer? I have been waiting for a chance to get rid of this swill.

We'll also bring something good, of course. Maybe a 1970 La Lagune and something to fit a hole after others announce.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:37 pm

I'll probably be trading some bottles with Tom for an appropriate '70s contribution. Will there be a "smoking circle" at the end?

Winona Chief · Post by **Winona Chief** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 6:33 pm

I've got a bottle of 1975 Latour that I could bring.

I will certainly vote for that 1971 Climens - a great one for sure.

Chris Bublitz

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 10:30 pm

Naturellement Patrick...but now we are up to 13. Jay are you coming?

And thank you guys for your very generous offers of things to bring...I have updated the list accordingly

My thought is that we should not be so strict on numbers this time though I think 14 should be the absolute max.

With the 1986 and 1989 tastings we were lucky because there was only one very slightly corked bottle out of 40-odd bottles. This time we are unlikely to be so lucky...I would imagine up to a third of bottles we bring could be faulty or just plain knackered. So I think we should err on the side of bringing too many bottles...say if we bring 30 between us and 20-25 are good.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:40 am

I have a little problem

that will solve your problem.

I will be moderating a session at our Academy's annual meeting in Chicago October 16. So I must bow out from this tasting.

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 5:31 am

We'll miss you, David, and I was looking forward to what I could extract from your cellar in trade.

We've always loved '75 Figeac and '75 Giscours -- just classic BWE wines -- so we'll bring both of those. Since we're taking two seats, we could add something like '70 Montrose or '70 Trotanoy. And we have a bunch of 79's that might not be too bad.

Ramon_NYC · Post by **Ramon_NYC** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 1:24 pm

Sounds good. I'll bring a bottle from the Right and the Left, tbd.

Ramon

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 2:47 pm

hmmm...maybe we could make it this year- I have a 75 Montrose available but would have to source another contribution

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Apr 30, 2010 9:41 pm

Sorry you can't make it David. I always had you down as a permanent fixture at this event.

So Jay - are you in or not? Shall I reserve a place for you or leave it open for someone else?

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat May 01, 2010 5:12 pm

I too am sorry but I can't skip out on the Academy assignment.

Hope you are more forgiving than the culty mailing list wines though... skip a vintage and you are off the list.

JonoB · Post by **JonoB** » Sat May 01, 2010 6:13 pm

Would love to make this, but we have some engagements in October... would be tight but might be possible.
If numbers are not such an issue, I might be able to make a last minute jump across the pond!!!!

I would also have to look into what I can bring but it should be decent at the very least!!!

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sat May 01, 2010 10:16 pm

If you come over Jono you be my +1

Also folks, as per Tom's suggestion, we want to do an "Italians from the 70s" dinner on Friday night (because we want to blow the bloody doors off)

I know Patrick will be up for that...who else wants to come to that?

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sat May 01, 2010 11:49 pm

DavidG wrote:I too am sorry but I can't skip out on the Academy assignment.

Hope you are more forgiving than the culty mailing list wines though... skip a vintage and you are off the list.

I still can't believe you found something more important to do, David...I mean what can be more important that this (apart from the annual convention)??

tim · Post by **tim** » Sun May 02, 2010 12:11 am

are there any more spots open?

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sun May 02, 2010 4:32 pm

Ahh, Comte, how true...

I made a commitment to the Academy some time ago, but didn't have the dates...

awinestory · Post by **awinestory** » Sun May 02, 2010 8:47 pm

Hello - I am new to this forum. I can bring a Lynch-Bages 1970. Are spaces available?

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sun May 02, 2010 10:40 pm

Hi all - with David dropping out we have 12, my original target, and we cant go past 14, because we dont have the space.14 is the absolute max.

Tim you are welcome to come because if Jay decides to come we will be 14.

Jay your place is open for 24 hours otherwise it goes to wine story (6pm Monday). Fair?

Given the likelihood that a significant number of wines will be F**ked (scuse my French) I think we should aim for about two bottles per person.

awinestory · Post by **awinestory** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:15 pm

Thank you - I will check back to see if the space is available. If it is full, yet a new space opens closer to the date, perhaps it is best to alert me by email at story@awinestory.com

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Mon May 03, 2010 12:41 pm

Nice website, awinestory/Marisa!

Check it out:

A Wine Story

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Mon May 03, 2010 1:18 pm

Comte Flaneur wrote:Hi all - with David dropping out we have 12, my original target, and we cant go past 14, because we dont have the space.14 is the absolute max.

Tim you are welcome to come because if Jay decides to come we will be 14.

Jay your place is open for 24 hours otherwise it goes to wine story (6pm Monday). Fair?

Given the likelihood that a significant number of wines will be F**ked (scuse my French) I think we should aim for about two bottles per person.

ok. will sort this out today but would need 2 spots as I'm sure my wife will want to join us. If no room for both of us, then will pass as you need to determine your head count.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Mon May 03, 2010 4:20 pm

awinestory wrote:Thank you - I will check back to see if the space is available. If it is full, yet a new space opens closer to the date, perhaps it is best to alert me by email at story@awinestory.com

Will do Wine Story

Jay, with two that takes us up to 15, could be a bit tricky

awinestory · Post by **awinestory** » Tue May 04, 2010 12:35 am

Okay thanks - I am confirmed if I understand correctly. Shall we all announce our 2nd bottle?

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Tue May 04, 2010 1:29 am

we're in!

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Tue May 04, 2010 4:15 pm

awinestory wrote:Okay thanks - I am confirmed if I understand correctly. Shall we all announce our 2nd bottle?

No unfortunately not Winestory - I was waiting on Jay who has now confirmed, but I will get in touch if someone drops out. Right now we are absolutely full, but chances are someone will drop out. Apologies for any misunderstanding.

If you are in New York we do other more informal events - maybe burgundy at Tribeca Grill on May 24th with Chris Chasse Spleen, myself and maybe one or two others?

jal · Post by **jal** » Tue May 04, 2010 4:32 pm

Comte Flaneur wrote: maybe burgundy at Tribeca Grill on May 24th with Chris Chasse Spleen, myself and maybe one or two others?

That sounds good

tim · Post by **tim** » Tue May 04, 2010 7:35 pm

ok, I need to confirm and see what flight pricing is like and the such as well. Is the date confirmed?

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed May 05, 2010 1:50 am

tim wrote:ok, I need to confirm and see what flight pricing is like and the such as well. Is the date confirmed?

Ok Tim, a Latour 70 and a Lafleur 75 should get you through the door

Jacques - better still how about Kittle House???

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Wed May 05, 2010 7:45 am

Lucie and I would likely be in for Burgs at Tribeca Grill.

jal · Post by **jal** » Wed May 05, 2010 10:42 am

I'm happy to do the Kittle House Ian, but if Stefan and Lucie are in town, I doubt they'd be willing to shlep all the way north. Tribeca Grill could work for everyone. Of course, if a short train ride (about 50 minutes from GCT) is not a problem, Stefan, please let me know.

In any case, I am fine with either.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Wed May 05, 2010 11:57 pm

Yes, going to Kittle House would be a problem for us, Jacques. Thanks.

jal · Post by **jal** » Thu May 06, 2010 12:58 am

Ian, we can go to the Kittle House any Monday, there's always room. Just say when and I can organize something even last minute.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Thu May 06, 2010 3:15 am

Jacques - I spoke to Chris tonight, let's do the 24th May at TB....stefan you are in the City that week?

Ramon are you up for it? Any one else?

Also folks Tom and I a re doing a 70s barolo dinner on the night before the 70s dinner, on the 15th October

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Thu May 06, 2010 6:34 am

tim wrote:ok, I need to confirm and see what flight pricing is like and the such as well. Is the date confirmed?

Hey Tim,

I hope life is treating you well.

Per the subject line, I think the date has indeed been confirmed for 16-OCT.

Also, the Comte has overstated (under-?) the theme for Friday's dinner, since I'm planning to bring non-Barolo Italian wines from the 70's!

A presto,
Tommaso

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Thu May 06, 2010 10:28 pm

Oh, I am sorry; I misread the posts. Maybe the jet lag got to me (Lucie and I are in Beijing as I write this). On May 24 we will not be in NY.

stefan

awinestory · Post by **awinestory** » Sun May 09, 2010 1:28 pm

Hello - Marisa D'Vari (awinestory) here ...

So Can I confirm May 24 Burgundy on May 24? Possible to bring a plus one?