Bordeaux Wine Enthusiasts

HarryKaris

Thanks for the note. In general CdP winemakers produce also the best CdR wines. I think Mont-Redon since 2005 is making better wines. Maybe also influenced by the young generation. They are getting more and more involved and way more aware of the potential........

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

HAPPY NEW YEAR....CHEERS..

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

For my book and new wine guide promotion I will be in the US next week. NYC: Nov 25-28 - signing session and free CdP tasting at Zachies Nov 27 - 12-4pm DC: Nov 29-Dec 2 - event (tasting and signing) at the National Press Club Nov 29 - 6-8.30pm Tucson: Dec 2-5 SF: Dec 5-8 - several locations (PC-WC)...

HarryKaris

Jon, I partially agree. Only very few CdP's see a lot of oak (Mont Redon-La Nerthe and several special cuvees). Even in powerful super fruity vintages such as 2007 you will find many great CdP wines aged just in tanks (concrete, stainless steel and even epoxy) and most of them in old foudres. I thin...

HarryKaris

A good Châteauneuf NEVER really needs a lot of oak......and when, especially for the Mourvedre, Syrah and VV Grenache, just a hint from part of the wine aged in 1-2 year old not too toasty oak barrels......

Harry

HarryKaris

15% isn't over the top for CdP wines Jim. What about the oak? This wine sees some decent oak.

Harry

HarryKaris

First, I think you really need a good and solid CdP (Rhone) reference before being able to judge them right..... It all comes down to the pleasurability of a wine.....I had ALL Bordeaux wines in the past.....the pleasure I find in CdP's I never experienced in Bordeaux or any other wine region...... ...

HarryKaris

Never had the 2003 Potensac (had the 2000 recently and was just OK) but I really dislike the 2003 Lagrange.

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

HarryKaris

Congratulations Nic. I trust you are all doing well.

Harry

HarryKaris

You will never regret Jim........

HarryKaris

Hope so Jim....January 23-24 ..........Boston dinner sounds good to me.

Harry

HarryKaris

Jay, no I am hosting this sitting in my own lazy chair at home...........online presentation and contacts.
But I've been invited to do an official book presentation in Washington DC maybe in January and I would love to have dinner together.

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

I liked the 'concept' of the movie....... already thinking of kind of rebels movie with plenty of suspense on.............indeed........CdP....so many interesting stories, people etc

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

THX guys. I've been in contact with Eric Asimov for a while, he liked the book very much and I am happy because he wasn't prejudiced by 'Parker's tribute' .......because in practice they have the opposite taste. Another good thing to mention is that Gray Vaynerchuck contacted me and wants to do a sh...

HarryKaris

2007 VT at that price will look like a superb bargain within a few months...........superb wine with great intensity but also authentic CdP characteristics......

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

VERY good wine Jay .......what's the price?
For sure one of the better 2003's in Rayas style......
CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

Thanks a lot Jim. I really appreciate this very much......... Chicago 2010 .....when will this take place?

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

December 7th and 14th I will be hosting a Webinar for the French Wines Society in Washington DC about...yes...Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Along with the presentation and interactive communication we will taste and talk about a couple of wines..... For more information: http://www.frenchwinesociety.org/site...

HarryKaris

I am in CdP now and had my book presentation last Wednesday. Very happy that the winemakers are very pleased with the results. After having breakfast with Robert Parker tomorrow I will leave and travel back to The Netherlands. I know there are so many darned good 2007 CdP's. I have tasted both wines...

HarryKaris

Yes Rick....
Hope you guys get the book (+ map) soon.

HarryKaris

David, I checked and the status on your order says.......... dispatched ... haven't you received a notification email.......anyway, I am confident that the book will be delivered soon by UPS. We had to change the shipper because USPS really messed up.............. Rick, your order shows a dispatched...

HarryKaris

All pre-paid book in the USA orders have been dispatched today. I expect my European delivery tomorrow whereafter book will be dispatched asap afterwards. For those who still experience problems with my webshop....the book is also available at Amazon.com AND IN STOCK to send out immediately ...........

HarryKaris

I am still working on a new schedule because the delivery of the books is delayed but I really will do my utmost best to join you. I'll try to combine this trip with meetings in NY and Washington DC.

Harry

HarryKaris

Last time I enjoyed a 1998 Henri Bonneau RdC was about 1 year ago and showed very well then. BUT last night's bottle was one of the finest CdP's I ever tasted. It was the last bottle in a row of 6 after a 1981 Beaucastel, 2003 Pegau, 2003 VV Janasse, 2003 Rayas, 2006 VV Cristia, my best friend and I...

HarryKaris

Totally agree with you david......BUT, I know that sometimes cases are mixed ....with good (or bad?) reasons........

HarryKaris

....of course transport and provenance are important too - although there has been a positive shift in the USA lately, I had many bad experiences.....

HarryKaris

David, Alex, huge problem in the past in CdP were the bottling sessions over an extended period....sometimes more than 1 year....although this doesn't count for Clos des Papes. I am very happy that winemakers (mostly caused by lacking storage capacity), especially the young generation, changed this....

HarryKaris

Thanks for the note David. Paul Autard's Cuvée la Cote Ronde sees a lot of (new) oak and therefor needs time to come around. I am a bit surprised (in general 2001 was a very tannic vintage) by the open character as described by David.

Harry

HarryKaris

Already had this wine several times from split - normally very good - regular bottle - good to very good.....and this bottle from a different source BRILLIANT!!! So seductive and lush multiple layered, loaded with red and dark cherry, the onset is just overwhelming, extremely balanced flavored and p...

HarryKaris

This 1949 Mont-Redon is one of the most elegant, refined, overwhelming, breathtaking complex Grenache based CdP wine in the world. Forget about analyzing and tasting notes - this is pure enjoyment - a thrilling hedonistic moment you need to 'suck up' until it is soaked into every cell in your body. ...

HarryKaris

SteveH wrote:The preview is very cool.
Harry, how did you approach RP to write the forward?

Steve, actually RP approached me.....

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

I have always liked the 1981 Beaucastel, especially the last few years it is drinking very well. The magnum I had last night - decanted for 4 h - showed by far superior. The solid lush and also fresh fruit core amazed me. Powerful but in a way also modest with a great building intensively well flavo...

HarryKaris

Tom, please give it another try....... changed some things.....

HarryKaris

Just returned from my trip to Santa Barbara to finalize things for the distribution of the book. All books for USA and Canada will be send from SB where I have a book storage place. Sorry for the delay of delivery. So many complex processes and issues to deal with....and hard nuts were cracked finan...

HarryKaris

Common Jim, I think its time to move forward, think positive, believe in our own strength, existence as BWE and talk about way more important and fun issues...................

Harry

HarryKaris

Sorry for the inconvenience. I can assure you that running your own webshop is far from easy. First you are stuck to the format and all kind of complex processes embedded in the webshop program. Anyhow, depending on the problem level (ordering, payment), often we find a solution. The main issue in c...

HarryKaris

Congratulation to you and Jan. Great list of wines....with some nice CdP's.....
Have a great party.

CdP-Harry

HarryKaris

Jim, what specific area of the coast are you thinking of?
In case we do party Thursday at your place I think its more convenient staying in a hotel close to your home ....

Harry

HarryKaris

Jim, I always have a car when in the USA......I like to be free and flexible!! Do you know a good hotel (high speed Internet and spacious rooms) located central so I can stay all nights in the same hotel?

Harry

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