Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

Ianjaig

Thanks for the note, Jim - sounds amazing.

sisler wrote: ↑Wed Aug 14, 2024 6:02 pm Based on your notes, I am wondering whether the Duhart Milon 2016 might be a smart purchase?

I tasted the DM 16 at a tasting, and it was easily the WOTN for me, so elegant and just beautiful. Pichon Lalande is the other 16 I was super impressed by.

Ianjaig

2 x 2021 Felton Block 6 Chardonnay
1 x Grand Puy Lacoste 1995
3 x La Lagune 1995
1 x Gruaud Larose 2001

All from Auction.

Ianjaig

2 x Ch Corbin 2019.

Ianjaig

1 x GPL 1999
2 x GPL 2002

Both at auction and at pretty reasonable prices, the (02’s in particular) as there weren’t many bidders. Did miss out of an 04 VCC which didn’t go for much (Damn!) as I was distracted trying to land some 1999 La Lagune which I also missed out on (went for a silly price).

Ianjaig

Well said and couldn't agree more. Labergorce have been on fire for a while now - I remember being really impressed with the 16 which I stocked up on. I don't yet have any of the 19 but do have some 2020 already and some 2021 pending delivery. Its exceptional value.

Ianjaig

1 x 2010 PLL
2 x 2008 Clos Du Marquis
2 x 2008 Clerc Milon

Ianjaig

Jim, I was fortunate to talk to Mathieu Bessonnet, the winemaker at Pontet Canet over the weekend (long story, mutual friend). We didn’t discuss the 2020 but as Mathieu has been there for 4 years now, I expect a subtle change in style may be occurring. I think Neal Martin has alluded to this in his ...

Ianjaig

Yep, Mouton is 34% down from 2022 apparently. LLC even more at 47% I understand (though that is perhaps more of a reflection of LLC's obscene 2022 price). Will be interesting to see if these discounts are enough to entice buyers back to EP or not as a recalibration is long overdue IMO...

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PghMike wrote: ↑Wed May 01, 2024 1:26 am 6x OWC of 2023 Pontet. Probably won't buy many this year but couldn't resist.

Nice purchases by the way. I see the 23 PC is getting very high praise from the critics this year. At 27%(?) lower price than the 22, I may have to pull the trigger on some myself.

Ianjaig

1x La Lagune 2010
2x Pontet Canet 2012

All 3 bought at Auction.

Ianjaig

Has anyone pulled the trigger on any 2021s? I've received quite a few emails in the last few days from retailers trying to entice me to buy up as the EP campaign comes to a close. Not sure if they have reduced the pricing but they did look a bit more attractive than earlier? But I'm still hesitant t...

Ianjaig

Thanks for the note, Jim. I remember having the 16 at a Bordeaux tasting right before Covid struck and being really impressed with it - finding it to be very traditional in style. I also gave it 93pts. I've been stocking up on this Producer ever since and have the 18, 19, 20 and 21 on the way, as gi...

Ianjaig

Nice note. I had a few of these recently and really enjoyed them as it's a good red, summer wine. The leather notes were lovely. Sometimes I chilled it in the fridge for 5 or 10 minutes which seemed to balance it out further. Perhaps I need to tuck some away as well. Cheers.

Ianjaig

Nice note. I must have had a half dozen or more of its second wine from the same vintage, Du Terte Les Hauts du Tertre 2012 and remember really enjoying it. Very Margaux and at a great price.

Ianjaig

I went net negative as I just feel that his influence was too omnipresent.

Ianjaig

Thanks for the note. I bought a single bottle of this at auction just before Xmas and was unsure of when to open. Sounds like it needs more time and fingers crossed that it shows up ok. I understand that the owners of PC elected to serve this vintage during a family wedding as they clearly hold it i...

Ianjaig

Nice note - and I'm pleased to have some of the 2020 WTSRN tucked away.

The 97 that Ian bought out to NZ a couple of months ago was pretty special as well.

Ianjaig

Nice note Mark. I had a few 2010s & 2015s of this and generally enjoyed them. I only say "generally" as I did find them to be a bit inconsistent from bottle to bottle. But the good ones were distinctively Margaux like and excellent value.

Ianjaig

1 x Pontet Canet 2003
3 x Felton Road Block 2 Chardonnay 2017 (a Central Otago wine I have not tried before but is highly regarded, particularly the 2017)

All bought at Auction.

Ianjaig

Yes, nice note. I haven't tried the 09 but was very impressed with the 16 which I ended up buying a case of. It's a great QPR as you say - up there with the TSB.

Ianjaig

[/quote] How is Malartic these days? They went over to the dark side and got spoofy from 2005-2012. Might be time to crack a 2015 soon and see what it's all about. Was the 2019 very modern tasting? [/quote] I wonder if that period should read 2005 - 2014 as I had two 14s in the last few months and b...

Ianjaig

Just a quick postscript to the above. There was a glass and a bit left of the 08 Barton and 04 Giscours which I had on Saturday – so day 3 from opening them. I’m pleased to report that both had improved significantly. The Barton in particular was finally displaying its true self and potential (bear ...

Ianjaig

Yes, it was a great evening indeed and wonderful to meet you, Ian. Thank you also for your generosity in bringing out those two lovely mature Bordeaux all the way from London with you. Just a few additional points on some of the wines from me: The 97 La Lagune set a high benchmark right from the sta...

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DavidG wrote: ↑Sun Nov 12, 2023 3:50 pm 4 x 2016 Malartic Lagraviere

Nice buying. I've had the 16 and thought it was beautiful, as was the 15.

Surprisingly, the 14 was really disappointing (nothing like the 15 or 16).

Ianjaig

I voted for Saint Pierre as it's a wine that's never let me down. I can understand Branaire Ducru getting most of the votes however, as its arguably the most elegant of all of the wines listed. In fact, all of these wines I have typically enjoyed with la Tour Carnet being the only exception. Bit of ...

Ianjaig

Terrible and shocking news indeed and I’m glad to hear that you are safe, Jim. It was headline news over here as well and I’m sure it brought back many unpleasant memories for those involved in the Christchurch massacre here 4 years or so ago. Yes, I’m looking forward to meeting you in person as wel...

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stefan wrote: ↑Thu Aug 31, 2023 12:15 am OK; I'll bite: Why would you pay $300+ for 1998 Magdelaine?

US dollars? Well, I elected not to, though it did go for very close to that - $450 NZ I think. Should I have pulled the trigger?

Ianjaig

Probably was

or perhaps the AC/DC drummer who lives in NZ apparently....

Ianjaig

1 x Pichon Lalande 1985 (from auction).

Missed out on a 1998 Magdelaine which I bid silly money on but someone more determined (and with a bigger wallet than me) snapped it up instead, unfortunately.

Ianjaig

Had Labegorce's second wine tonight - Zede Labegorce 2019 which I thought was very good. Quite unlike its more feminine big brother (or should that be big sister?) though. This was chunky, gritty, tannic and full bodied - very traditional in style. Excellent value.

Ianjaig

I didn't know that, Jim. Thanks for the heads up.

Ian - please feel free to reach out as it would be great to meet up and I'm more than happy to show you around if you're spending any time in Auckland.
Cheers.

Ianjaig

Nice note.

I picked up 6 of these just a few days ago from auction. I've been drinking this pretty regularly over the last couple of years and agree, it punches well above its weight. Classic Bordeaux and with plenty of life ahead of it.

Ianjaig

Nice note, Jim and couldn't agree more. I remember this standing out at a 2016 tasting I went to. Glad to have some tucked away.

Ianjaig

Some of my 2020s have arrived already which surprised me, given the long delay with the 19s. Now I just need to find space for them..

Ianjaig

I had one a couple months back...I loved it...elegant and classic, very pretty Bummed to hear this ☹️ Enough time for sediment to settle after shipment? I popped a 27yr old burg from a 375ml bottle 3hours after FedEx dropped it off...was lovely Yes, I'm not too sure what was going on with that bott...

Ianjaig

Giscours 2004 x 2 (both bought at auction - $130 NZ). Lovely stuff🤟 Yes, I was pleased to pick them up. That said, I opened one up over the weekend and was surprisingly disappointed. Not sure if it is because the wines weren't stored as well as stated at the auction, or whether it's just going thro...

Ianjaig

Giscours 2004 x 2 (both bought at auction - $130 NZ).

Ianjaig

Nice note on an estate that I’ve generally found a little too modern leaning for my palate when coming across it at the UGC. The only vintage of Saint Pierre that I own is the 2016 but have yet to broach the case and also own the 2016 Branaire Ducru in multicase quantity as that is my general go to...

Ianjaig

Saint Pierre seems to be a bit under the radar, as we're discussing more about the younger bro, Gloria. I had the 2016 Château Saint Pierre lately and it is a top wine. Your comments about the oak treatment is right i guess, and i feel like Saint Pierre has same kind of oak integration than the bes...

Ianjaig

I'm not sure if there is much love for Saint Pierre on this board or not, but it's a Producer that I've enjoyed more often than not. I opened up a 2012 tonight, tasting notes below: PNP and this opens up straight away with chocolate, blackcurrants and vanilla, though a little too much oak initially....

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