Inspired by the Traditional vs Modern Barolo thread (kudos Pat Burton), I’m interested in everyone’s thoughts on which houses in Bordeaux are still making classically styled (non-parkerized / rollandized) wines.
Here’s the List so far: Haut-Medoc:
Cantemerle - 5th Growth
Sociando Mallet
Howard, I was referring to that thread. One or two posts with lists of producers, but nothing like as detailed or with the group contribution of the Barolo thread.
Well, Buecker’s note today on the 14 sounded nice. I’d prolly like it, the question is, whether I will patronize another estate that has moved in this direction. We’ve lost some good ones recently that before would have been top of my classics list:
Figeac
Conseillante
La Louviere
Les Carmes Haut Brion
Lanessan
These have been some of my favorite Bordeaux these last 20+ years.
I bought two cases of 2015 Lanessan mags for family dinners in 12 to 20 years. I did that before I knew of the change over at the estate. Like David, my fingers are crossed. I worry, but have no evidence to suggest, that the ageability of the wine may be impacted. Time will tell.
I know this thread has been replayed several times over the years but it’s still helpful for old-school/world wine lovers not currently up on their Bordeaux.
Back in the eBob days I purchased some Poujeaux and Grands Chenes by mistakenly overvaluing raves without focusing on style…what a colossal mistake that was.
I’ve tried most all of the wines listed here with generally good results, but not recently (post 2010). Helpful info for future reference. Merci.