Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

JoelD wrote:

Claret wrote:

Blanquito wrote:I had the 91 and 94 Dominus once, in the same line up, and as great as the 91 was, I preferred the 94.

I tasted the 94 once. The owner insisted on pop and pour and the bottle never really opened up.

The 94 is the best Dominus that I have had, and it was better on the 2nd and 3rd day opened. Definitely a candidate for a decant and it should shine. I have a bottle of 91 and 94, although these fall into Marcus's "super expensive" category now by current value of over $300 each. I am not sure they are worth that and theres a decent chance I sell them off for a good second growth.

DavidG wrote:
I drank through at least a 6-pack each of 1991 and 1994 Dominus. Both killer wines, and on any given Sunday either one may have... I want to say "Dominated" but in reality they were always relatively close.

Blanquito wrote:I’m a big fan of many 80’s Dominus, especially the 85. The 90 is a bit of a let-down through, I concur.

OrlandoRobert wrote:

Blanquito wrote:I’m a big fan of many 80’s Dominus, especially the 85. The 90 is a bit of a let-down through, I concur.

I had the 85 over the past year. It’s lovely old school Napa but definitely on the back-slope of its existence.

dstgolf wrote: ↑Tue Dec 08, 2020 1:11 am There have been a tremendous number of incredible wines shared with wonderful people over the years and I/we feel blessed to have so many memories that I could wax on for a long time. Wines that were surprising and out performed all expectations. Ones that fell well below what they should have been and all those that were elevated because of the company that they were shared with. Nothing better than enjoying a great bottle with like minded friends and this site has enabled so many treasured moments that it's near impossible to only name one bottle. If I had to amongst local friends it would have to be the 54 Lafite that my buddy brought to our annual event hoping with low expectations but this wine was perfect in all ways. Exceeded expectations on all fronts and I can still taste it in the back of my memory banks still flowing violets from the glass...simply sublime.

The 82 Mouton is near and dear to my heart having enjoyed it 6 times and always superb especially the ones shared with SDR in South Fla along with an amazing bottle for my 60th....4 yrs ago!! The sad part is that on the three occasions we had this with Stu it was outshone by the Latour by a good stretch the most recent last Feb with many other BWERs. Sad but true when you compare these incredible bottles side by each there are always winners and losers unfortunately as on their own they are truly superb.

My consolation wine is probably the 2004 DRC Richebourg that we shared at Ian's in London 2017 with fellow BWErs. Best white was the DRC Montrachet 2003 at Tim's 50th and number 1 for all time unforgettable was Ian's 3 litre 82 Ausone at Tim's 50th. Talk about photo ops but the wine was still wearing its baby fat and though fabulous a long way from being at its peak.

Yes memories are great to have but they are better to share and we have shared so many with great friends that choosing one bottle is simply unrealistic!!