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Yes, great chef loved Tabla and didn't mind Bread Bar (but I never went when it was crowded)--really shocking!

Just to be clear you drink 816 bottles annually on average, Francois,

No? That's pretty amazing!

Nice notes, Doug,

Thanks for posting; the Grivot sounds delicious!

Yes, keeping an eye out for deals, though it's too easy to convince myself I found one and buy more wine that I don't need or want. As to what Robert said, other than sales--free shipping, 10% off and so on--US retailers seem not to have come down out at all. On the other hand, BV Vins, out of Switz...

I've been told, back in the day, the Barolo producers beside Piedmont, drank only Burgundy (and that of course only occasionally). Great thread!
Thanks to everyone for posting.

Thanks for all the good discussion; I by no means wish to cut it off. On this one point, though too advanced I do not think the bottle actually was pre-moxed. For one thing, it did not have that metallic or rusty (yes oxidized) taste that I get from bottles that are. Also, I think the color did not ...

Terrible to hear, Nick,
Unfortunately these wines a bit above my (college prof) pay grade.

In part inspired by the discussion of 09/10 white burgundy in Don Cornwell’s tasting thread, I opened one of these as I had the ’09 recently. The ’10 was definitely more advanced and maybe some surmaturite. On the nose caramel, but also sea salt, guava, and white fruits. It did speak of chablis and ...

FWIW, I agree on '93 White Burgundy; I've come to White Burgundy late and the '93's are the best I've had from the 90's. Good to know about '06 Red, as I own quite a few. Are people down on '08 Reds or was this just not a surprise? Lucky to have had and have some '85 Bordeaux, always a treat. '79 Bo...

Scott Stewart wrote: ↑
March 23rd, 2020, 8:17 pm
Always a classy, elegant wine.

So true--bet the last will be the best---always that way, no?

Great notes as always, Jeremy,

I can almost taste that Giacosa--sounds like a remarkable bottle from what was not necessarily the greatest year in Piedmont, eh?

Don't have any '15, but the '09's are definitely in the zone. I've drunk 2 in the last two years and they are pretty ready to go, though a couple hour decant (or more) never hurts.

The same group of people responded to both threads with similar replies. This shelter in place affecting you in different ways than me. Well I haven't seen this yet in these parts at all, so I guess we are in the same boat. Hi Markus, In an earlier thread, see below, Rhys folks generously offered t...

Thanks, Mark,
Good read--especially the first one on food myths.

Well, I don't expect Napa Cabs to taste like Bordeaux, nor did I think Rich was suggesting they should. I, too, however, enjoy DV's for the early nineties, as they are elegant, deep, and in their own way even balanced. Glad to hear you enjoyed yours, Rich, and that you, Diane, as usual are drinking ...

Thanks, Todd,

And Markus!

2002 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande On first night this wine was all about the bouquet. Cassis, a touch of raspberry, saddle, slight sweat, note of pepper—definite gamey note at one moment. Opens in the mouth, a little tannic and tight, then really pretty; signature velvety mouthfee...

Just popped one tonight. The nose is great...very Oregon. Decent fruit. Not so crazy about the structure (a touch round). Some mild warmth. Cooperative tannins. I'm a diehard Burg lover (or was until priced out) so bring on the acidity. I steered clear of 2016s from almost everyone in OR. Will chec...

2002 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Showing really well right now, though one could definitely continue to hold. At first it was all about the nose: cassis, a touch of raspberry, saddle, slight sweat, note of pepper—a gamey note behind a wall of fruit Opens in the mouth, a little tan...

Same thing here in Indiana, on restaurants and bars. Schools already closed. Be great to have a NATIONAL response, otherwise much of this may not be worth much.

Good to know, Mark,
Thanks!

The 1993 Ampeau Puligny-Montrachet Les Combottes 1er immediately comes to mind. I opened it a few years back at a Chicago La Paulee and it just stunned everyone there, including some who would brought some very serious whites, such as Coche (which was by no means half bad). Still, the concentration ...

Had the same idea myself. I have an '02 Comtesse Pichon-Lalande scheduled for this evening and either an '83 Dr. Bartolet Volnay Clos de la Barre or an '08 Dom for next Saturday.

Mine landed Friday! (Midwest)

None for me either, but maybe too much whinging on my part on this board about the quality of that release?

Thanks for the notes, Blake, very informative and up-close--gives a sense of what it was like to attend the event. Seems like just a great time and a worthy tribute.

I have had nothing but good experiences with these folks also, and they have some hard to find things from time to time. That said, I sympathize with the OP. I remember ordering a difficult to find wine from a NYC shop, wanted it ship right away. After three calls and two weeks, they said they had s...

I wouldn't gift them glasses. But I might give them some. This. And I wouldn't bring my own glasses. Seriously. If you didn't like their silverware because the fork tines weren't pointy enough, would you bring your own silverware? Or china? Unless they're having a lot of people over and they let yo...

I've had this same wine, and it's definitely a fine wine, much as Dale described. Very light on its feet, yet with lots going on--the tannins here are well integrated and do not get in the way.

Actually, for years was a pretty decent wine store in Pojauque itself--don't know if it closed; Tom Hill would, though. Foodwise, not much going on, though there used to be a place halfway between there and Taos, in a little town Embudo, called Embudo station; wasn't bad, had good smoked trout. Arro...

Sounds like great wining and dining all around--and for a good cause, too! Keep up the good work.

Great write-up, thanks,

I like Les Climats, though they would not sell me a bottle of Roumier the last time I was there--had to settle for Dujac at about the same reasonable price. Best meal when last there was at Restaurant David Toutain, fwiw.

Btw, Don, curious why PYCM does not make it on to your list of those in the Morey family you buy? I do buy Colin-Morey wines for sure, but since he is Marc Colin's son, I always consider him part of the Colin family. blush His real name is Pierre-Yves Colin, but now people refer to him as PYCM. Got...

I drank batard 2005 and perrieres 2005 12m ago. 2 bottles reputedly plagued by premox. Both were great, directly from domaine. I dont question your tasting capabilities. I dont like how you draw conclusions based on a few samples that are definitely not statistically representative. In statistics y...

Thanks for this, David,

Like a lot of folks on this board, I love Lopez de Heredia reds and whites. I hold nothing that old in the latter category, but have a '95 Gran Reserva I am waiting on opening; any recent experience with that bottling?

Nice evening, thanks for the notes,
Especially as I have the Dunn and other bottlings by Clos Frantin, from that period, none of which I have tasted.

Really enjoyed Charlotte when I was there, but it's been a while. Sad that the "beer folks" have taken over.

Great notes, fascinating report, thanks so much! (Strange about the Dancer--I buy quite a few of his lower level wines and I have never encountered any problems. I only started buying with his 2014's, so perhaps too early to tell. Have Boillot going back further and have encountered these same probl...

I'd agree with Eric, and say Portugese wines generally are undervalued; many have genuine distinctiveness and complexity. I don't know them as well as some, but Mouchao and Redoma come to mind. Commando G in Spain, their entry level, too, is impressive. I'd also throw Sandlands into the mix. Pepiere...

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February 10th, 2020, 4:03 pm

I have only ever really thought Beychevelle could be confused for a Burgundy. And the 1959 may be the best Richebourg ever made in Bordeaux.
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I have a couple of '85 Beychevelle; how do they rate Richebourg-wise?

How about if you sell an "x" first; or am I missing something?

Points are on their website if that matters to you. I find the wines intriguing, but sort of spendy. On the fence.

I looked at cellatracker regarding 1983 and it is interesting to see the huge gap regarding scoring. You have people with 87-88/100 and people with 92-94/100. "In short, Chateau Figeac is a (still) rather misunderstood wine that is perhaps – as Kevin Shin suggested – a most Burgundian style of Bord...

Interesting, Martin,

I just drank an '83 of this wine this weekend. No fruit bomb either, but not a great experience; I don't think it was the best bottle.

FWIW, Tom,

I had a similar experience with the '95 Trotanoy last year; it was just not very giving and even seemed a little thin. Disappointing, as I do not own many of these.

Thanks for the notes!

Yes, very nice; they are lucky to have you as a guide.

Yes, I have some of these, as well as the '11 and '10, which I've been waiting to open, so thanks very much the note. I'll hold the 13's at least. It may well have been a post by Jim that put me on to them.

Second your dislike from Laboure-Roi, Dale,

At least back in the day. I've heard buzz that they have recently improved but cannot speak to that myself.

Yeah, I still have a couple of these, but those I opened, though not off, were quite overwhelming. Pretty expensive experiment on this consumer.

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