Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

6 x Domaine Kuehn, the 2017 Riesling Grand Cru Kaefferkopf and 6x the 2018 Grand Cru Kaefferkopf

Inspired by Izak

2020 Morgon Les Charmes Sandrine Henriot
2021 Moulin-à-Vent Les Michelons Yohan Lardy
2020 Régnié Lâche-moi la grrraaape (natural made wine, no sulphur added)

Inspired by our summer holidays in Tuscany

2020 Badia a Coltibuono Chianti Classico
2019 Ruffino Riserva Ducale Chianti Classico

4 2021 Goodfellow Heritage #17 PN @ $60
4 2021 Goodfellow Heritage #18 PN @ $60
4 2021 Goodfellow Heritage #19 PN @ $60
3 2021 Goodfellow Pumphouse Block PN @ $48
3 2021 Goodfellow House Block PN @ $48
3 2021 Goodfellow Long Acre PN @ $48
3 2015 Goodfellow Bishop Creek PN @ $40

2 2000 Montrose @ $180
4 2009 Talbot @ $135
1 2010 D'Armailhac $80
3 2000 Rauzan-Ségla @ $162
12 1982 Nameless Wine @ $120

The Nameless Wine is a flyer as there is so much bottle variation in older vintages of this wine, especially in 1982. I hope for six good bottles from the case with one or two being outstanding.

Guys
I have realized that I don’t need any more red wine unless I live to over 100. At the moment I have around 2000 reds mainly Bordeaux, Burgundy and smatterings of others from Cote Rotie to Coonawarra.

Recent purchases have been mainly Chardonnay from Australia and Burgundy and NV Champagne. Unless Singapore turns frigid (yeah sure…) we are likely to rely on more white and sparkling wine - even bought some Tasmanian bubbly lately - first time in decades.

I’ve been picking up Margaret River Chardonnay like Cape Mentelle, ashbrook, Thompson and the best of all, Leeuwin Estate Art Series, plus southern Victorian Chardonnay like Bellevale, Soumah, Oakridge and Stoniers.

I’ve also bought several cases of NV Champagne- I hoped that Covid would crash prices but alas they haven’t. However we have bought many cases of a negotiant Champagne which is a Premier Cru Blanc de Blanc for a bargain price.

It has been many years since I’ve bought Shiraz. Just does not cope with the weather here. Oh well.

Found 2 lonely bottles of 2019 Sociando Mallet Cuvee Jean Gautreaux in NH. There may be more in a couple of other stores. $40/ea

Interesting. This looks like the third month in a row with no 15% off sale, Gerry, looks like they've stopped it completely?

For Sept it's 15% off southern hemisphere wines, useless to me lol.

1 x 2019 Sociando Mallet
1 x 2019 GPL
1 x 2019 Langoa Barton
1 x 2019 La Wine that shall remain nameless
1 x 2019 Cantemerle
1 x 2019 d'Issan
1 x 2019 Labegorce
1 x 2019 Lafon Rochet
1 x 2019 La Dame de Montrose
1 x 2019 Corbin
1 x 2019 Meyney
1 x 2019 du Tertre
9 x 2020 Felina Chianti
3 x 2019 Felina Rancia
6 x 2019 d'Armailhac

2019 Durfort-Vivens x 4
2016 Durfort-Vivens x 1

Take that, RMP!

JimHow wrote: ↑Sun Sep 10, 2023 1:36 pm 1 x 2019 Sociando Mallet
1 x 2019 GPL
1 x 2019 Langoa Barton
1 x 2019 La Wine that shall remain nameless
1 x 2019 Cantemerle
1 x 2019 d'Issan
1 x 2019 Labegorce
1 x 2019 Lafon Rochet
1 x 2019 La Dame de Montrose
1 x 2019 Corbin
1 x 2019 Meyney
1 x 2019 du Tertre
9 x 2020 Felina Chianti
3 x 2019 Felina Rancia
6 x 2019 d'Armailhac

Nice! Switching slowly from 2015 to 2019? From my limited 2019 opened, I feel I like a lot that vintage too. Will 2019 end up my second favorite vintage, of the 2010’s, after 2016?

Yes but unfortunately that Internet Wines deal on the d'Armailhac was too good to be true, they charged my credit card and then said they don't ship to Maine. Thus I'm still looking to add some 2019 d'Armailhac to my cellar. The rest of the wines were purchased at the ever reliable Saratoga Wine Exchange.

Thanks for the reminder, Jim!

I just bought another mixed case of 2019s from InternetWines:
-d'Issan x 4 for $45 (to bring my total to 12)
-Branaire Ducru x 3 for $40 (to bring my total to 12)
-Langoa Barton x 3 for $40
-Gloria x 2 for $30

Irresistible prices. They have a bunch of 2016s on sale as well at very, very attractive prices too (only about 20-25% more than their low 2019 prices).

They don't ship at all to Colorado either, but they will ship to Wyoming with a "hold at Walgreens" option. Seeing as how we periodically gather in Fort Collins for wine dinners and Cheyenne is only 40 mins further north from there, that was my solution.

Jim, they offer a a "hold at Walgreens" option in New Hampshire, so if these prices are really calling you, just check that box in the cart and give them a Walgreens address in NH for shipping info (e.g. I see one handily located in Portsmouth at 2460 Lafayette Rd, NH 03801).

Ooh ok thanks Patrick that does make sense.

Blanquito wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:56 am Thanks for the reminder, Jim!

I just bought another mixed case of 2019s from InternetWines:
-d'Issan x 4 for $45 (to bring my total to 12)
-Branaire Ducru x 3 for $40 (to bring my total to 12)
-Langoa Barton x 3 for $40
-Gloria x 2 for $30

Irresistible prices. They have a bunch of 2016s on sale as well at very, very attractive prices too (only about 20-25% more than their low 2019 prices).

I've always seen them online and been skeptical of the whole process. Have you received any wine from them yet?

Blanquito wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:56 am Thanks for the reminder, Jim!

I just bought another mixed case of 2019s from InternetWines:
-d'Issan x 4 for $45 (to bring my total to 12)
-Branaire Ducru x 3 for $40 (to bring my total to 12)
-Langoa Barton x 3 for $40
-Gloria x 2 for $30

Irresistible prices. They have a bunch of 2016s on sale as well at very, very attractive prices too (only about 20-25% more than their low 2019 prices).

They don't ship at all to Colorado either, but they will ship to Wyoming with a "hold at Walgreens" option. Seeing as how we periodically gather in Fort Collins for wine dinners and Cheyenne is only 40 mins further north from there, that was my solution.

Jim, they offer a a "hold at Walgreens" option in New Hampshire, so if these prices are really calling you, just check that box in the cart and give them a Walgreens address in NH for shipping info (e.g. I see one handily located in Portsmouth at 2460 Lafayette Rd, NH 03801).

Wow
Those prices are good.
I can usually pick them up here for not much above wholesale, though the taxes, levies etc here are high and prices are accordingly way above US levels. Yet US prices are often below European prices when the exchange rates are factored in.

I am troubled with 2020.
I have enough wine to last for 20 years which is a bit crazy at my age. Yet the 2020s are really nice - a more modern style than 2019 but with plenty of class.

I’m putting on a few 2010 vs 2020 and 2009 vs 2010 tastings in the next few months and just don’t know if I can resist. Oh well….

Cheers
Mark

JoelD wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 10:19 am

Blanquito wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:56 am Thanks for the reminder, Jim!

I just bought another mixed case of 2019s from InternetWines:
-d'Issan x 4 for $45 (to bring my total to 12)
-Branaire Ducru x 3 for $40 (to bring my total to 12)
-Langoa Barton x 3 for $40
-Gloria x 2 for $30

Irresistible prices. They have a bunch of 2016s on sale as well at very, very attractive prices too (only about 20-25% more than their low 2019 prices).

I've always seen them online and been skeptical of the whole process. Have you received any wine from them yet?

I haven’t bought from them recently, but I did get some wine from them circa 2008 and I’ve used the Hold at Walgreens option before at other retailers without issue. Isn’t there a thread on WB with more recent testimonials?

Blanquito wrote: ↑Wed Sep 13, 2023 4:56 am Thanks for the reminder, Jim!

I just bought another mixed case of 2019s from InternetWines:
-d'Issan x 4 for $45 (to bring my total to 12)
-Branaire Ducru x 3 for $40 (to bring my total to 12)
-Langoa Barton x 3 for $40
-Gloria x 2 for $30

Irresistible prices. They have a bunch of 2016s on sale as well at very, very attractive prices too (only about 20-25% more than their low 2019 prices).

They don't ship at all to Colorado either, but they will ship to Wyoming with a "hold at Walgreens" option. Seeing as how we periodically gather in Fort Collins for wine dinners and Cheyenne is only 40 mins further north from there, that was my solution.

Jim, they offer a a "hold at Walgreens" option in New Hampshire, so if these prices are really calling you, just check that box in the cart and give them a Walgreens address in NH for shipping info (e.g. I see one handily located in Portsmouth at 2460 Lafayette Rd, NH 03801).

Every time I see Blanquitos tasting notes and then consider his purchases, I realize how admirably optimistic he is about his lifespan…..

Hey, according to my spreadsheet tally, if I stopped buy wine today and drink (and sell) on average as much wine as I have over the last decade, I have only 8 years of wine left! That’s a five alarm fire! In 8 years, I’ll still be in my 50’s and devilishly handsome, which compared to our most recent presidents would make me a spring chicken.

I woke up at 3:00 am and could not get back to sleep. I looked at my phone to find an e mail with a few bargain wines. Only after buying 2 bottles of Conseillante 1998 and one bottle of Haut Brion 1959 did I fall back asleep. So the secret to sound sleep, buy more wine.

Well of course, Musigny151. That is because... You are a Bordeaux Wine Enthusiast.
We exist in a very exclusive habitat.

>>
Hey, according to my spreadsheet tally, if I stopped buy wine today and drink (and sell) on average as much wine as I have over the last decade, I have only 8 years of wine left!
>>

No problem.
1. Buy more wine.
2. Do not sell any more wine.

Today's purchase:
6 Krug 171 @$157

Clearly, the answer to, should I buy more wine now or later?, is YES.

2020 Faury Saint-Joseph red

2020 Château du Moulin-à-Vent (same producer i bought a 10 yo bottle at Friday night dinner in London 2023)

2022 Bonnet-Huteau Muscadet

Mas Daumas Gassac Frizante rosé

3x2017 Clos Rougeard Les Clos @ $170
3x2017 Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux @ $240

jckba wrote: ↑Sat Sep 16, 2023 12:44 am IMG_2414.jpeg
3x2017 Clos Rougeard Les Clos @ $170
3x2017 Clos Rougeard Les Poyeux @ $240

Ball-er.

2 x 2019 Leoville Barton
2 x 2019 Brane-Cantenac

6x2019 GD Vajra Barolo Bricco delle Violle
6x2019 GD Vajra Barolo Ravera
12x2019 Oddero Barolo Rocche di Castiglione
12x2019 Oddero Barolo Villero

1x 2021 Mullineux Old Vines White
1x 2020 Leeu Passant Cabernet
1x 2020 Laroque
1x 2016 La Couspaude
1x 2016 Teynac
1x 2018 Potensac
2x 2018 Meyney

1 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir $40
1 2021 Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir $60
2 2021 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $64
1 2021 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
1 2021 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
1 2021 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
2 2021 Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $48
1 2021 Eola Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir $48
1 2022 Gamay Noir $36

stefan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:38 pm 1 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir $40
1 2021 Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir $60
2 2021 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $64
1 2021 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
1 2021 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
1 2021 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
2 2021 Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $48
1 2021 Eola Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir $48
1 2022 Gamay Noir $36

Looks like the Christom Club's quarterly purchase. I bought about the same.

Bill

Right, Bill. The nine automatic plus 3.

Nice PN acquisition.

6 x 2019 Grand Puy Lacoste

3 halve of 2015 Doisy Daene

A few sangiovese wines

2019 Brusco dei Barbi
2019 Casa Columbo Chianti Classico

I see the Marie-Claude Italian influence continues....

stefan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 1:38 pm 1 2022 Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Pinot Noir $40
1 2021 Jessie Vineyard Pinot Noir $60
2 2021 Marjorie Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $64
1 2021 Paul Gerrie Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
1 2021 Eileen Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
1 2021 Louise Vineyard Pinot Noir $64
2 2021 Seven Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir @ $48
1 2021 Eola Springs Vineyard Pinot Noir $48
1 2022 Gamay Noir $36

stefan wrote: ↑Fri Sep 22, 2023 3:30 pm Right, Bill. The nine automatic plus 3.

If I were a mathematician I too would be able to convert 11 into 12 without using the imaginary number .

@Stuart:

2 Eileen. (Too many women to keep count.)

JimHow wrote: ↑Sun Sep 24, 2023 2:43 am I see the Marie-Claude Italian influence continues....

Yes. I opened a bottle of the 2019 Casa di Columbo Chianti and boy, this was very good : quaffable traditionnaly flavoured Chianti.

Latest purchases:

3 x 2021 Mee Godard Morgon Corcelette (inspired by gbf)
1 x 2021 Louis Claude Desvignes Morgon
1 x 2017 Poggio A' Frati Chianti Classico Riserva (inspired by MC)
1 x 2021 Grenouillère Domaine Jérémie Mourat (a curiosity from Loire, made with 100 % négrette grape)
1 x 2021 I Croppi Albana secco (a curiosity, white winw made of 100 % albana grape)
1 x 2018 Château Ferrande white Graves (a dry white wine from Bordeaux that I like and recommend. Great complexity and élégance).

I won two lots at an auction:
7 1995 Branaire Ducru
1 1996 Branaire Ducru
2 1989 Calon Segur
2 2000 Calon Segur
$830.25 all in

12 2009 Echezeaux J.C. Boisset
$1599 all in

Though am not familiar with current pricing, that seems like a pretty good deal on the Echezeaux.