So what have you bought lately?

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 3:57 pm

Just ordered a case from Grapes, JC, thanks for the lead.
I think this is the first time I've ever ordered from them.
They apparently ship to ME.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:18 pm

Enablers!

Just grabbed another six of the 2014 for the ORlando Bobbies.

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:30 pm

Unfortunately only 1 bottle of 2014 Picasses available since Jim scarfed them up.
So between 2015 and 2016, what do you guys think?

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:44 pm

Sorry to beat you out, Dave, just got confirmation that my order is shipping on Monday! Thanks again JC, that’s a great QPR!

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:50 pm

If y’all like the classic Raffault style, also try Domaine Baudry’s cuvée, Les Grezeaux. It’s priced about the same, and is archetype Chinon.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:00 pm

Some 2016 Michel Magnien Bourgogne (Gevrey Chambertin Les Seuvrées and Morey-Saint-Denis1er Cru Les Chaffots).
Some Muscadet, naturally made Malbec from Argentina, and some 2015 Chateau Tour Saint-Bonnet (a superb qpr).

By the way, i like that Muscadet label. Looking forward to try the wine inside the bottle.

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:27 pm

DavidG wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:30 pm Unfortunately only 1 bottle of 2014 Picasses available since Jim scarfed them up.
So between 2015 and 2016, what do you guys think?

Sorry, Dallas and I jumped on splitting a case on these reco's. I'll bring you a bottle next time I see you, David.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:34 pm

JoelD wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:27 pm
DavidG wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:30 pm Unfortunately only 1 bottle of 2014 Picasses available since Jim scarfed them up.
So between 2015 and 2016, what do you guys think?
Sorry, Dallas and I jumped on splitting a case on these reco's. I'll bring you a bottle next time I see you, David.

And if Doc comes to O-Town, the Bobbies will crack some as well. Nah, F that we do Rougeard!

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:41 pm

OrlandoRobert wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:34 pm
JoelD wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 9:27 pm
DavidG wrote: ↑Sat Oct 30, 2021 4:30 pm Unfortunately only 1 bottle of 2014 Picasses available since Jim scarfed them up.
So between 2015 and 2016, what do you guys think?
Sorry, Dallas and I jumped on splitting a case on these reco's. I'll bring you a bottle next time I see you, David.
And if Doc comes to O-Town, the Bobbies will crack some as well. Nah, F that we do Rougeard!

Haha, well I just meant one as a gift for him to sample. I taste with David infrequently enough that when we do, i'll be bringing much better wines for the crackin!

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat Oct 30, 2021 11:29 pm

Thanks guys. There’s always another great wine to buy.

So any thoughts about 2015 vs. 2016 Picasses? How do they compare to each other and the 2014? Good enough to pursue or look elsewhere? Grezeaux is available in 2019/2018…

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:18 pm

After enjoying a delightfull half bottle of 2015 Ch Beaucastel Cdp last night I happened upon 2 bottles of 2018 vintage in NH today. I couldn't resist for $70/btl. I also picked up a lone bottle of 2016 Brewer Clifton PN Machado vineyard for $60. It was definately an impulse buy just in case of a need for a tasting theme get together

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 8:20 pm

I’m hoping November is a French wine sale month Gerry.

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:14 pm

Jim, not necessarily French but I think i got a postcard saying it was all cab/merlot.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:21 pm

Excellent, they are long overdue for a sale that allows purchase of Bordeaux!

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sun Oct 31, 2021 9:34 pm

Ha ha, I just got an email notice from Zachy’s i
saying that a wine that I ordered two years ago finally arrived, the 2005 BAMA!!!

gene m. · Post by **gene m.** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:38 am

duplicate

gene m. · Post by **gene m.** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:41 am

gene m. wrote: ↑Mon Nov 01, 2021 2:38 am Shipping season has started!
I used to be on a bunch of list. Age/palate change had me trim things down. skipping Krankl, Maybach, Aubert, A-O, RP, R-M cabs, Eisele etc...

lists I kept and receive :
- mixed case+ from Bedrock, heritage old vine mixed blacks/zin, expo syrah, riesling and sauv blanc a week ago from Fri
- MACDONALD allocations, arrived last Monday
- La Pelle SVD cabs, sauv blancs coming this Mon/Tues
- Ceritas Martin Ray Santa Cruz mntn cab and mixed case of SVD chardonnay next week

- then some pending stuff I'll get shipped or pick up when I firm up some winemaker visits. (K-E, Tench, MAC, DB)

mostly back vintage burg/bordeaux if/when an auction or offer hits. they are scarce. Buying Rhone whites and champagnes just to keep stocked.

AKR · Post by **AKR** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 3:52 am

jckba wrote: ↑Tue Oct 26, 2021 12:35 am I do drink a lot of Loire Valley wines and think that the value proposition in Chinons like Olga Raffault Les Picasses or Baudry Les Grezeaux is unmatched as they pair perfectly with a wide variety of weekday meals without breaking the bank and they will last for years to come. I also have plenty of room in the cellar so storage fees do not apply.

Now it is my sincere belief that since global warming has been kind to this under-ripening variety; the thin, weedy examples are pretty much a thing of the past and if and when their popularity grows, I anticipate that the back vintages will eventually begin to appreciate thus giving me a better ROI as well as more options should I subsequently choose to trade, consign and/or sell provided that I don’t drink them all.

So Arv, when’s the next time you will be in NYC?

We just got the kids passports pix/apps in so I'm hoping to start traveling again in 2022. It's been a very long time since I've visited de Blasio's rodent menagerie!

William P · Post by **William P** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 4:40 pm

2016 Grand Puy Lacoste (1)
2016 St. Pierre (2)
2016 Domaine de Chevalier (1)
2016 Les Griffon de Pichon Baron (1)
2016 Ch. Gazin (2)

Tons of Oregon Pinot and Chards including
Violin
Torii Mor
Evesham Wood
Haden Fig
Walter Scott
St. Innocent
Cristom
Bethel Heights
Failla

Bill

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Mon Nov 01, 2021 5:45 pm

Sounds like your Oregon trip was a great success, Bill. How about giving a report on it?

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Tue Nov 02, 2021 3:31 pm

6 x 2019 Niellon Vergers

Ian opened a 2014 of this wine my last night in London and it was the best bottle yet. Hope the 2019 can approximate that brilliant 2014!

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Tue Nov 02, 2021 4:06 pm

9 x Felettig Chambolle-Musigny Les Gruenchers 1er Cru, 2017, three of which are earmarked for Blanquito, who has now found religion in red burgundy.

4 x Saint-Romain Clos sous le Chateau, Blanc, Domaine Bohrmann, 2014
8 x Saint-Romain Clos sous le Chateau, Blanc, Domaine Bohrmann, 2016

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Tue Nov 02, 2021 11:18 pm

The latest NH Cab/Merlot sale started yesterday. Unfortunately, they don't have many of the 2018's yet but did go after a couple of 2016's that i overlooked earlier.
6- 2016 Ch Giscours $61/btl
3- 2016 Ch d'Armailhac $49/btl
2- 2016 Ch Lilian Ladouys $23/btl (last 2 in stock, damn)
1- 2016 Ch Chasse-Spleen $34

It's early in the month so this may not be the end.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 1:11 am

Killer price on the 2016 d’Armailhac!

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Wed Nov 03, 2021 12:09 pm

Unfortunately I can't justify a trip to Hookset or Portsmouth NH this month. Those two stores have inventory I'd like in my cellar.
But I did order a case of 2014 Ch. Lanessan yesterday. The first case I bought is half gone already.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:13 am

2000 Montrose

Dionysus · Post by **Dionysus** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:39 pm

After much talk on here, I felt I had little option.

3 x 2014 VCC
1 x 2005 Montrose

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 8:34 pm

Snagged a case of the recently released 2019 Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Val Vilaine Blanc de Noirs @ $80.99/per after case discount + tax.

The aggravating part in all of this is I also just recently asked my Polaner rep if I could get any of the highly allocated champagnes in their portfolio (Agrapart, Bouchard, Prevost and Selosse) and he was like you don’t by nearly enough to qualify. Needless to say I was unamused and slightly irritated by his matter of fact tone.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:14 pm

Dionysus wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:39 pm After much talk on here, I felt I had little option.

3 x 2014 VCC
1 x 2005 Montrose

Well done! You won't regret either.

The only question is when? When to drink? Based on what we had at the chateau, the 2014 VCC can be enjoyed now with immense pleasure, but I bet it's ultimate peak is still a ways off. I can only imagine that an 05 Montrose will be a long term proposition.

Dionysus · Post by **Dionysus** » Thu Nov 04, 2021 11:45 pm

Blanquito wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:14 pm
Well done! You won't regret either.

The only question is when? When to drink? Based on what we had at the chateau, the 2014 VCC can be enjoyed now with immense pleasure, but I bet it's ultimate peak is still a ways off. I can only imagine that an 05 Montrose will be a long term proposition.

Patience is not one of my greatest attributes, but somewhat surprisingly I can be patience when it come to wine.
I bought 2016 LLC for example, so probably tells you all you need to know

When buying multiples of one bottle, it does afford you the option to open one now and keep the others for later. If a suitable opportunity presents itself, I'll try one of the VCCs shortly, but I'm in no rush.

And happy to sit on Montrose for a good while yet. Per CT, drinking dates are between now and 2040, so probably a decade or so before I get to it!!

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:10 am

Blanquito wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 10:14 pm
Dionysus wrote: ↑Thu Nov 04, 2021 7:39 pm After much talk on here, I felt I had little option.

3 x 2014 VCC
1 x 2005 Montrose
Well done! You won't regret either.

The only question is when? When to drink? Based on what we had at the chateau, the 2014 VCC can be enjoyed now with immense pleasure, but I bet it's ultimate peak is still a ways off. I can only imagine that an 05 Montrose will be a long term proposition.

I’ve been really big on both wines, popped the 2005 a couple weeks ago. Just bought some more 2000.

You did well, my friend. I actually think the VCC is shutting down, I’d hold for another 5 years minimum, 10 preferably. This is a fantastic wine. Buy some 2011 as well if you like these classic vintages.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:40 pm

Who said only bad things happen when you Wine-Searcher pro as I found these listed at a store in Westport, CT for $229.99/per which is well below market and bit the bullet as the opportunities to buy an OWC 6pack of Rougeard Les Poyeux are few and far between.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:43 pm

jckba wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:40 pm Who said only bad things happen when you Wine-Searcher pro as I found these listed at a store in Westport, CT for $229.99/per which is well below market and bit the bullet as the opportunities to buy an OWC 6pack of Rougeard Les Poyeux are few and far between.

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Wow that is an extraordinary deal! Probably the best deal I have seen all year. I do not subscribe to wine searcher pro, Perhaps I need to rethink that.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:54 pm

OrlandoRobert wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:43 pm
jckba wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:40 pm Who said only bad things happen when you Wine-Searcher pro as I found these listed at a store in Westport, CT for $229.99/per which is well below market and bit the bullet as the opportunities to buy an OWC 6pack of Rougeard Les Poyeux are few and far between.

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Wow that is an extraordinary deal! Probably the best deal I have seen all year. I do not subscribe to wine searcher pro, Perhaps I need to rethink that.

Nice score!

WS Pro is great, but I will say that with the crackdown on interstate shipping in recent years, it’s more of a tease than anything. The number of times I’ve tried to talk myself into a road trip to Massachusetts, for example.

Jay Winton · Post by **Jay Winton** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 2:58 pm

A few bottles of 2013 Burliano. Italian cabernet and an excellent value for $20.

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 4:37 pm

2x 2005 montrose, at a steal around 150 per. Wish I could load up, but thats by stacking discounts. This sounds like my kind of wine. I'll let you know guys know in a blanquito or 3

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 7:37 pm

You can actually drink 2005 Montrose now with great pleasure Joel. If you have three you can take one for a spin.

I bought these in a Waitrose 25% off sale:

Qty Price Sub-Total

Domaine Lucien Muzard, Santenay Premier Cru Maladière 2018- 75cl
2 £21.49 £42.98
Reserve de la Comtesse, Château Pichon Longeville, Pauillac, second label 2016
2 £50.00 £100.00
Chateau La Louviere Pessac-Leognan 2015 - 75cl
2 £24.99 £49.98
Château Haut-Brion 2016 Pessac-Léognan 1er Grand Cru Classé -
2 £600.00 £1,200.00
Château de Rochemorin Pessac-Leognan 2016 - 75cl
2 £17.99 £35.98
Château Palmer Alter Ego de Palmer 2016 Margaux Second Label -
2 £82.00 £164.00

Sub-Total (pre-savings): £1,592.94
Product Savings -£398.24
standard delivery + £0.00
Total: £1,194.70
You have saved £398.24

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:57 pm

jckba wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:40 pm Who said only bad things happen when you Wine-Searcher pro as I found these listed at a store in Westport, CT for $229.99/per which is well below market and bit the bullet as the opportunities to buy an OWC 6pack of Rougeard Les Poyeux are few and far between.

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Seems like a nice shot. But i never tried a Clos Rougeard and always question myself if i should try to get some. As fabulous as they say?

Lately, i'm looking for Bourgogne wines, especially red. My inventory is too low, but geez Bourgogne are now so expensive...

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 10:38 pm

Burgundy blitz...
2012 Pierre Bourée Fils Charmes-Chambertin X 3
2012 Joseph Roty Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur Bas X 1
2014 Arlaud Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru "Aux Cheseaux X 1

and a Burgundian Spanish wine...
2009 López de Heredia Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja X 4

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Fri Nov 05, 2021 11:30 pm

Nicklasss wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 9:57 pm
jckba wrote: ↑Fri Nov 05, 2021 12:40 pm Who said only bad things happen when you Wine-Searcher pro as I found these listed at a store in Westport, CT for $229.99/per which is well below market and bit the bullet as the opportunities to buy an OWC 6pack of Rougeard Les Poyeux are few and far between.

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Seems like a nice shot. But i never tried a Clos Rougeard and always question myself if i should try to get some. As fabulous as they say?

Lately, i'm looking for Bourgogne wines, especially red. My inventory is too low, but geez Bourgogne are now so expensive...

Dude, do it!

It’s the d’Yquem of Loire! The DRC, the Petrus, et al.

It’s awesome.