Time to start thinking about the 2021 BWE Wine of the Year...

[OrlandoRobert]

I’m more than happy to do a split if y’all can get my share down to me in FL. I’ll cover my share of the shipping, of course.

[JimHow]

I'll defer to Joel, I'm happy to do 3 or 4, whichever is fine with me.
The wine is a beauty.

[Musigny 151]

The 1998 VCC came fourth tonight. Nothing wrong with it, but the 2001 VCC showed a bit better, and was a classier wine, while the LLC 1982 was the star of the show. The 1996 LLC just edged the 2001 VCC for second spot, a junior version of the 1982, on the same evolutionary track. I think the 2014 VCC is a better wine than the 1998, based on most recent experience.

Interesting. I have had both 1998 and 2014 VCC, but never together. Much as I love the 2014, my palate memory went a point or three higher for the 1998.
Glad you had a great bottle of 1982. Some of them are just stellar, but I have had my share of disappointments with them. I can’t remember having tasted the 2001 VCC recently; I am checking with my usual sources for a bottle. Pricy though.

[PghMike]

I almost busted that case of 2014 Conseillante. I'll hold off on it.

[JoelD]

I’m more than happy to do a split if y’all can get my share down to me in FL. I’ll cover my share of the shipping, of course.

Ordered this morning planning to split it 3 ways, but happy to share if the logistics make sense. Is it worth shipping down 3 bottles for you?

We can figure it out once the bottles arrive in a week or two. Feel free to PM me or email me, OB. jdavidson6725@gmail.com

Also, for anyone interested, there is one case left at Saratoga.

[JimHow]

Well done Joel, very well done indeed!

[OrlandoRobert]

I’m more than happy to do a split if y’all can get my share down to me in FL. I’ll cover my share of the shipping, of course.

Ordered this morning planning to split it 3 ways, but happy to share if the logistics make sense. Is it worth shipping down 3 bottles for you?

We can figure it out once the bottles arrive in a week or two. Feel free to PM me or email me, OB. jdavidson6725@gmail.com

Also, for anyone interested, there is one case left at Saratoga.

OK first thing first, thanks for doing this for the group! I don’t wanna step on anyone’s toes, but if there is availability, I would love three or so bottles, we just need someone to ship them down to me in Orlando. I will pay for that shipping, of course.

[DavidG]

I’m good with sharing - happy with anywhere from 3-6 bottles.

[marcs]

With 9 bottles of the 2014 Conseillante already, my Conseillante $$$ will be going toward other pricier vintages -- notably the 2009 and 2010, I think Conseillante handled the intensity of those years better than almost any other right bank producer.

[Blanquito]

Can’t believe you guys are lining up to buy this Rollandized swill!

[JoelD]

I’m more than happy to do a split if y’all can get my share down to me in FL. I’ll cover my share of the shipping, of course.

Ordered this morning planning to split it 3 ways, but happy to share if the logistics make sense. Is it worth shipping down 3 bottles for you?

We can figure it out once the bottles arrive in a week or two. Feel free to PM me or email me, OB. jdavidson6725@gmail.com

Also, for anyone interested, there is one case left at Saratoga.

OK first thing first, thanks for doing this for the group! I don’t wanna step on anyone’s toes, but if there is availability, I would love three or so bottles, we just need someone to ship them down to me in Orlando. I will pay for that shipping, of course.

I would love to share some 2014 wine with you OB. As long as it isn't a logistical nightmare, I'll be happy to make it work

I'll look into it and circle back when the wine arrives.

[JoelD]

Can’t believe you guys are lining up to buy this Rollandized swill!

I could have sworn that Roland didn't have his mitts on this wine until the 2015 vintage? Hence my interest. Did I misread something?

[Blanquito]

Can’t believe you guys are lining up to buy this Rollandized swill!

I could have sworn that Roland didn't have his mitts on this wine until the 2015 vintage? Hence my interest. Did I misread something?

All kidding aside (am I kidding?), I think folks said Rolland was hired by La Conseillante starting with the 2012 or maybe the 2013 vintage.

[OrlandoRobert]

Can’t believe you guys are lining up to buy this Rollandized swill!

I could have sworn that Roland didn't have his mitts on this wine until the 2015 vintage? Hence my interest. Did I misread something?

He was involved, but the vintage saved the wine! .

Thanks man, if the logistics are a pain, no worries.

[Comte Flaneur]

The 1998 VCC came fourth tonight. Nothing wrong with it, but the 2001 VCC showed a bit better, and was a classier wine, while the LLC 1982 was the star of the show. The 1996 LLC just edged the 2001 VCC for second spot, a junior version of the 1982, on the same evolutionary track. I think the 2014 VCC is a better wine than the 1998, based on most recent experience.

Interesting. I have had both 1998 and 2014 VCC, but never together. Much as I love the 2014, my palate memory went a point or three higher for the 1998.
Glad you had a great bottle of 1982. Some of them are just stellar, but I have had my share of disappointments with them. I can’t remember having tasted the 2001 VCC recently; I am checking with my usual sources for a bottle. Pricy though.

I will try and post some notes in the next few days but it is a very busy week in markets this week. But the VCCs were served…wait for it…too cold…which gave the LLCs the edge