Next event: 1980s Bordeaux from non-trophy vintages

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Tue May 24, 2011 9:51 pm

**The venue is Fabio Piccolo Fiore 230 East 44th Street, start at 630pm**

Saturday October 15th in New York City

In 2008 it was 1986, in 2009 it was 1989, last year it was Bordeaux from the 1970s, and this year I am proposing to do 1980s Bordeaux from vintages excluding 1986 and 1989 (done already) and 1982 (a 2012 event already in the works).

This means wines from the 1981, 1983, 1985 and 1988 vintages (unless anyone has some 1984 and 1987 FGs knocking around - the Mouton 87 would be nice to have).

Ian and Maureen - 1981 Chateau Margaux, 1985 Belair, 1988 Pape Clement (rouge), 1994 Pape Clement Blanc
Jacques and Jill - 1981 Pichon Lalande, 1988 Pichon Lalande, 1988 Gruaud Larose
Chris and Marjorie - 1980 TBA, 1983 Pichon Lalande, 1985 Gruaud Larose and 1988 Mouton-Rothschild
Ramon - 1983 Rauzan Segla, 1985 Canon
Jon - 1988 Lynch Bages, 1985 TBA
Salil - 1988 Vieux Chateau Certan, 1983 Brane Cantenac
Mike - 1985 Cos D'Estournel + sautrenes
Tom Rippe - 1987 Mouton, cali ringer

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue May 24, 2011 9:54 pm

I'm interested,

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Wed May 25, 2011 3:17 am

Me too.

mike reff · Post by **mike reff** » Wed May 25, 2011 9:54 am

of course, twist my arm why dont you.

Mike

awinestory · Post by **awinestory** » Wed May 25, 2011 10:26 am

I would like to attend ... for two if possible. What a great idea! Can I be emailed at story@awinestory.com in case I mix this board? Thanks!

jal · Post by **jal** » Wed May 25, 2011 12:42 pm

Jill and I are in.

Winona Chief · Post by **Winona Chief** » Wed May 25, 2011 2:23 pm

I would like to participate again this year. Do you have a date in mind? I believe it has been the third Saturday in October each of the last three years.

Chris Bublitz

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed May 25, 2011 4:15 pm

Chris I am proposing Saturday October 15

Ramon_NYC · Post by **Ramon_NYC** » Wed May 25, 2011 7:02 pm

Nice theme. I'm in.

Ramon

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed May 25, 2011 7:18 pm

I also think we need to get together next time the Brothers Martin are in town.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed May 25, 2011 8:16 pm

This Friday, May 27th, come join us Jim - it will be right rollicking 'n' raucus

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed May 25, 2011 9:54 pm

Ugh I wish I had more notice, Ian, I can't get down there this Friday.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:13 pm

Kim Jong-Il!

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:27 pm

Ian, I like your translation of Benevolent Dictator.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:30 pm

I strive to be a mere fraction as great as the rest of you, it is my life's dream.
If you are at 12 Ian, I'll volunteer to go on the waiting list.
I would have to source something from pre-1994, anyway!

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Wed May 25, 2011 11:33 pm

I have some hope that a wine we'll bring (assuming I really do have what my computer lists) will be voted worst. (Given the theme, I assume we will vote for the worst wines rather than the best wines.) The wine: 1984 Mouton. Does anyone else have a 1984?

awinestory · Post by **awinestory** » Tue May 31, 2011 11:34 pm

Everyone! I was so excited forthis tasting and just found out I need to be out of town. I wanted to let you all know as soon as possible so you can make room for new people.

Is anyone around in summer for a themed tasting on a Monday night at Tribeca or Apriary?

(so pls cancel Marisa +1) in October

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:21 pm

JimHow wrote:I strive to be a mere fraction as great as the rest of you, it is my life's dream.
If you are at 12 Ian, I'll volunteer to go on the waiting list.
I would have to source something from pre-1994, anyway!

But now 12 + 1 - we would love to have you there sitting at the head of the table so you can dispense your wisdom to your adoring audience

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 5:24 pm

stefan wrote:I have some hope that a wine we'll bring (assuming I really do have what my computer lists) will be voted worst. (Given the theme, I assume we will vote for the worst wines rather than the best wines.) The wine: 1984 Mouton. Does anyone else have a 1984?

I drank all my 84s by the mid-90s stefan - the Mouton and Latour were both very good. I doubt the Mouton would be holding up today, but the 87 Mouton - the one of the Baron's boat-race on the label (his last vintage) - now that is something else.

oldwinenut · Post by **oldwinenut** » Wed Jun 01, 2011 10:01 pm

I love to attend, but it seems that you already have a full plate. Can I be the first alternate. I have a few interesting '85's and '88's.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 2:09 pm

Bump

Old Wine Nut - I have included you

We will draw a line at 14

Anyone else interested can go on the reserves list

I have listed the wines I am bringing

salilb · Post by **salilb** » Fri Aug 12, 2011 4:37 pm

Could you put me on a waiting list please?

Best,

Salil

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat Aug 13, 2011 12:59 am

I am going to have to drop out - again. Work meetings - again.

TomRippe · Post by **TomRippe** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:15 am

I would love to attend if there's room and have several suitable candidates.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:18 am

Ian, it is likely that Lucie and I will not be able to make it this year. My CA schedule has gotten quite dense.

stefan

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Tue Aug 16, 2011 10:14 pm

Just up dated

Those listed please confirm you can come

TomRippe · Post by **TomRippe** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 1:40 am

Confirmed. Thanks!

mike reff · Post by **mike reff** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 9:27 am

100% confirmed,

Tom In DC · Post by **Tom In DC** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 2:47 pm

Gail and I have to drop out as well due to family commitments.

Have a great time!

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Wed Aug 17, 2011 7:31 pm

Et tu Brute?

Winona Chief · Post by **Winona Chief** » Thu Aug 18, 2011 3:06 pm

I am still planning to participate. With all the dropouts, perhaps there is room for Marjorie (spousal unit).

We were really looking forward to seeing Tom In DC (and Gail), DavidG and stefan (and Lucie) again. We will miss you.

Chris Bublitz

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 4:04 am

"spousal unit" - 'erindoors/troubles 'n' strife/significant others - welcome Chris

Winona Chief · Post by **Winona Chief** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 12:09 pm

My use of "spousal unit" comes from very funny Coneheads skits on Saturday Night Live in the late 70s. Just shows how old I am.

Dan Akroyd (Beldar Conehead) describes his significant other, Jane Curtin (Prymaat Conehead), as "spousal unit"
http://snltranscripts.jt.org/77/77nconeheads.phtml

Chris Bublitz

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 5:55 pm

I watched Sofia Coppolla's "Somewhere" last night, set at the Chateau Marmont hotel, two thumbs up.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Aug 19, 2011 8:51 pm

JimHow wrote:I watched Sofia Coppolla's "Somewhere" last night, set at the Chateau Marmont hotel, two thumbs up.

Jim are you in or out?

Winona Chief · Post by **Winona Chief** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:09 pm

This event is fast approaching - time to start thinking about the wines.

We can bring 1983 Pichon Lalande, 1985 Gruaud Larose and 1988 Mouton and a surprise 1980.

Chris Bublitz

salilb · Post by **salilb** » Sat Sep 03, 2011 4:15 pm

Definitely in for an 88 Vieux Ch. Certan (could be a fun flight with 88 Pape Clement), and something else from either 85 or 83 that I'll confirm on closer to the date.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sun Sep 04, 2011 6:16 am

Chis and Salib what a splendid selection

Others don't be shy in publishing your selection

Jim How what are you bringing?

oldwinenut · Post by **oldwinenut** » Wed Sep 14, 2011 11:51 pm

Trying to decide what wines to bring. Is two bottles enough or should I bring more?
As Jim is a big Lynch bages fan, I will bring one '88.
I have a few '85's all are up for grabs. Let me know which you would like me to bring.
Haut Marbuzet
La Gaffeliere
La Lagune
Lagrange
Lango Barton
Leoville Barton
Sociando Mallet
These are all listed in my cellar tracker inventory, but I may not be able to locate all of them as I have an off site location as well, but if I can find them I will bring.
Looking forward to meeting everyone.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Thu Sep 15, 2011 1:30 am

Wish I could be there. I'm sure there will be some epic wines, even from 'off' vintages.