So what have you bought lately?

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Tue Jun 01, 2021 10:49 pm

Adding to my "OK to drink anytime" inventory of white Burgs (mostly from the Maconnais)

12 x 2019 Frantz Chagnoleau St. Veran La Fournaise
12 x 2019 Frantz Chagnoleau St. Veran A La Cote
12 x 2019 Frantz Chagnoleau Pouilly Fuisse Pastoral
6 x 2018 Bernard Defaix Chablis Vieilles Vigne
6 x 2019 Vincent Dampt Chablis

Unrelated to white Burg, I also just scored a case of 2017 Produttori Barbaresco to start enjoying before the 2016 is ready.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 1:32 am

Just tasted the 2019 Frantz Chagnoleau Saint-Veran A La Cote with my Skurnik rep a couple of weeks back and nice job as this perennial white burg value was quite good with a little reductive goodness going on at this early stage but was balanced not to mention the Lafon connection.

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Wed Jun 02, 2021 2:07 pm

jckba, have you had these wines in other vintages? The producer is new to me, but Neal Martin's reviews convinced me I would like them. So far I've tasted the Pouilly Fuisse Pastoral and the St. Veran La Fournaise, and both were quite nice now, but will be enjoyable for at least several years.

PghMike · Post by **PghMike** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 3:23 pm

Just picked up one each of the following to start my backfill effort.

2009 Branaire Ducru
2014 Canon
2010 Canon la Gaffeliere
2009 Monbousquet
2012 Smith-Haut Lafitte

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 4:11 pm

JCNorthway, no not much experience other than with a 2017 version of one of the single vineyard SV’s that a friend had brought to a dinner as he was smitten with his little white burg discovery and while I remember liking it, I never followed it up with a purchase.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:10 pm

A smattering of tasty, inexpensive French chardonnay…

2018 Pascal Bonhomme Viré-Clessé Vieilles Vignes x 2
2018 Guerrin et Fils Pouilly-Fuissé La Maréchaude x 4
2018 Jacques Saumaize St-Véran Poncetys x 2

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 2:17 pm

6 2002 Domaine Frédéric Esmonin Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru @$141

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 5:46 pm

4 2017 La Lagune @ $44

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:57 pm

Nice catches stefan

Two bottles of Ch. Poujeaux 1997 @£30 each
One 12 bottle case of Gevrey Chambertin, Alain Voegeli, 2017 @£295ib
Six Conterno Sensory glasses @£49 each

https://www.rarewineco.com/offers/conte ... ory-glass/

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 7:54 pm

Let us know if the glasses live up to the Rare Wine write-up.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:29 pm

Oh they do Jon.

The key adjective is ‘weightless’

I was lucky enough to drink a glass of DRC Richebourg 2000 out of one of them at a dinner a week ago ‘Chez Antoine’ - yes our own Antoine.

Memories of DRC Richebourg encounters with other BWE folk - Danny, Jim, Tim, Patrick - came flooding back.

This glass costs but a small fraction of such a wine and therefore is surely worth it.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 8:37 pm

Maybe, Ian, but DRC Richebourg tastes great out of a paper cup.

I would be tempted to buy the glasses if they had an unbreakable version.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:37 pm

I’ve progressively worked my way up the glassware ladder — Crate and Barrel, Reidel, Schott Zwiesel, Reidel Somm Series, Gabriel Glas, Gabriel Glas Gold — eventually settling on Zaltos (which are also pretty darn weightless and attractive) as my tip-top stem (never tried a Sensory).

Then Berserker Day came and I ordered a cross-section of Grassl stemware on sale ($35/each including shipping) and I’ve been very impressed. Not quite as attractive and light as Zaltos, but very close and they seem to give a superior presentation of the wine. Bottomline: since I bought them, I keep reaching for the Grassls.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:47 pm

Personnally, i prefer spend 200 $ on a good Fifth Growth like Lynch Bages than for 2 wine glasses. A good wine is a good wine, and a bad wine is a bad wine, whatever the glass.

But i might be totally wrong. Maybe i taste better in Gucci underwear? Who knows.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 10:08 pm

I'm going to have an announcement on Lynch Bages sometime this summer....

Dandersson · Post by **Dandersson** » Fri Jun 04, 2021 11:20 pm

2x 2020 Langoa Barton
2x 2020 d'Armailhac
2x 2020 Ormes de Pez
All still priced under what I can get any recent vintages for.

Jim, I thought you might wait until after the fall BWE DC event with any Lynch Bages announcement. Anyway looking forward to the conclusion of this..

Happy Friday!

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:45 am

Lots and lots of vintage-dated, single-vineyard, artisanal variety Tuscan olive oil.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:06 am

1998 Riojanas Monte Real Gran Reserva x 6
1989 Couly-Dutheil Chinon Clos de l'Olive x 3

Both ex-bodega/ex-domaine library releases.

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:00 pm

Nicklasss wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:47 pm Personnally, i prefer spend 200 $ on a good Fifth Growth like Lynch Bages than for 2 wine glasses. A good wine is a good wine, and a bad wine is a bad wine, whatever the glass.

But i might be totally wrong. Maybe i taste better in Gucci underwear? Who knows.

Thank you for that image. It is likely to haunt me for a number of years.

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:02 pm

Blanquito wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:37 pm I’ve progressively worked my way up the glassware ladder — Crate and Barrel, Reidel, Schott Zwiesel, Reidel Somm Series, Gabriel Glas, Gabriel Glas Gold — eventually settling on Zaltos (which are also pretty darn weightless and attractive) as my tip-top stem (never tried a Sensory).

Then Berserker Day came and I ordered a cross-section of Grassl stemware on sale ($35/each including shipping) and I’ve been very impressed. Not quite as attractive and light as Zaltos, but very close and they seem to give a superior presentation of the wine. Bottomline: since I bought them, I keep reaching for the Grassls.

Bad glassware is like playing Beethoven on a 1950s transistor radio. You get the gist but none of the nuance.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 1:44 pm

Musigny 151 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:00 pm
Nicklasss wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:47 pm Personnally, i prefer spend 200 $ on a good Fifth Growth like Lynch Bages than for 2 wine glasses. A good wine is a good wine, and a bad wine is a bad wine, whatever the glass.

But i might be totally wrong. Maybe i taste better in Gucci underwear? Who knows.
Thank you for that image. It is likely to haunt me for a number of years.

I'm sorry Musigny. I mean Gucci suit...

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:00 pm

Musigny 151 wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:00 pm
Nicklasss wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:47 pm Personnally, i prefer spend 200 $ on a good Fifth Growth like Lynch Bages than for 2 wine glasses. A good wine is a good wine, and a bad wine is a bad wine, whatever the glass.

But i might be totally wrong. Maybe i taste better in Gucci underwear? Who knows.
Thank you for that image. It is likely to haunt me for a number of years.

Gucci is so 2008.

Hermes silk trunks are where it is at.

Now that is hawt.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 3:42 pm

This little undergarment digression makes me so glad my main accoutrements are strictly wine related!

JoelD · Post by **JoelD** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:18 pm

Comte Flaneur wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:57 pm Nice catches stefan

Two bottles of Ch. Poujeaux 1997 @£30 each
One 12 bottle case of Gevrey Chambertin, Alain Voegeli, 2017 @£295ib
Six Conterno Sensory glasses @£49 each

https://www.rarewineco.com/offers/conte ... ory-glass/

Glad to see you like the glasses, Ian. Maybe I am missing something. I got one for Christmas and it just doesn't compare to the zalto's or gabriel glass gold. It feels clunky and I just don't get the same quality/nuance from the nose. I'm guessing you are using these mostly for barolo's and burgundy? Any other tips? Maybe I haven't given the glass a fair shake yet.

I haven't tried the Grassl yet but maybe that is a next one to try, Patrick. Which ones do you recommend?

jal · Post by **jal** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:17 pm

I like the Grassl Liberté Stefan. I am having good luck with Glasvin universal also

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 9:13 pm

Joel, I really like the Grassl Liberté for most whites (more than the GGG) and some lighter bodied reds or for smaller pours. The 1855 is great for Bordeaux and other bold wines, but is only marginally (if at all) superior to the Zalto Bordeaux stem (and not as attractive). The Mineralite has become my go to stem for champagne and Riesling. I haven’t tried Grassl’s pinot Cru stem. After trying the 1855, Liberté and Mineralite, I grabbed a few more of each as the sale was still going.

If on sale at $35, definitely worth buying a few, but if you’ve already got Zaltos, probably not worth the ~$60 they run full retail.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sat Jun 05, 2021 10:54 pm

jal wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 8:17 pm I like the Grassl Liberté Stefan. I am having good luck with Glasvin universal also

The Glasvin’s are outstanding. I was breaking Grassl left snd right. I’ve bought 12 of the Universal, 12 of the Expression, and a decanter. Super well made and very versatile.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sun Jun 06, 2021 12:21 pm

JoelD wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 7:18 pm
Comte Flaneur wrote: ↑Fri Jun 04, 2021 6:57 pm Nice catches stefan

Two bottles of Ch. Poujeaux 1997 @£30 each
One 12 bottle case of Gevrey Chambertin, Alain Voegeli, 2017 @£295ib
Six Conterno Sensory glasses @£49 each

https://www.rarewineco.com/offers/conte ... ory-glass/
Glad to see you like the glasses, Ian. Maybe I am missing something. I got one for Christmas and it just doesn't compare to the zalto's or gabriel glass gold. It feels clunky and I just don't get the same quality/nuance from the nose. I'm guessing you are using these mostly for barolo's and burgundy? Any other tips? Maybe I haven't given the glass a fair shake yet.

I have mainly been using zaltos over recent years Joel, but I was very impressed by the RCS at a recent dinner where we drank mainly high end burgundy. I will be taking a couple to a Latour dinner on Tuesday where we will be comparing the 1995 and 1996 Latours, so will let you know how I get on.

I haven't tried the Grassl yet but maybe that is a next one to try, Patrick. Which ones do you recommend?

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:10 pm

6 2010 Domaine Frédéric Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Estournelles St-Jacques" @$60.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:23 pm

stefan wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 7:10 pm 6 2010 Domaine Frédéric Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru "Estournelles St-Jacques" @$60.

Nice catch!

SF Ed · Post by **SF Ed** » Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:56 pm

Blanquito wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:45 am Lots and lots of vintage-dated, single-vineyard, artisanal variety Tuscan olive oil.

I hope those are from Rare Wine. Their olive oils are outstanding.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:25 pm

@Ian: I was glad to get some classically styled Burgs for drinking in Oregon. It is hard to find value in Burgundy in today's market.

Blanquito · Post by **Blanquito** » Mon Jun 07, 2021 9:50 pm

SF Ed wrote: ↑Mon Jun 07, 2021 8:56 pm
Blanquito wrote: ↑Sat Jun 05, 2021 12:45 am Lots and lots of vintage-dated, single-vineyard, artisanal variety Tuscan olive oil.
I hope those are from Rare Wine. Their olive oils are outstanding.

Yes, indeed. A buddy introduced me to RWC’s olive oils 12 years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. My kids love them too, drizzled on nearly everything.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:32 pm

Filled on a case of the 2018 Baudry La Croix Boissee Chinon from Crush’s offer yesterday for $44.95/btl + tax.

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Tue Jun 08, 2021 6:09 pm

jckba wrote: ↑Tue Jun 08, 2021 5:32 pm Filled on a case of the 2018 Baudry La Croix Boissee Chinon from Crush’s offer yesterday for $44.95/btl + tax.

Great pricing. I grabbed some from Chambers.

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Sat Jun 12, 2021 11:19 am

Recent purchases

3 x Piper Heidsieck Rare 2008 for £345 in bond
12 x Samuel Bilaud Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2017 for £258 in bond

William P · Post by **William P** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:45 am

Costco was dumping some interesting wines today.
2015 La lagune (1) $40.00.
2016 Gazin (1) $70.00.

Bill

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:16 pm

Snagged a bottle of ‘88 Climens off Ben @ Cellaraiders for $99.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:43 am

2019 Chateau le Rey Les Argileuses Côtes de Castillon (fabulous wine for the price, a mini-Tour Saint Christophe. Made by the same owner)
2017 Chateau le Puy cuvée Émilien
2019 Carpineto Chianti Classico
More 2008 Forget-Brimont Premier Cru Champagne
Jacques Lassaigne Vignes de Montgueux Blanc de blancs Champagne
2018 Domaine Garon Triotes Côte Rôtie

DavidG · Post by **DavidG** » Sat Jun 19, 2021 1:51 pm

jckba wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 6:16 pm Snagged a bottle of ‘88 Climens off Ben @ Cellaraiders for $99.

Mmmm, that's a favorite. Older Sauternes always remains a bargain compared to red Bordeaux.