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IlkkaL

I think Adesanya wins if he manages to maintain his elusiveness for five full rounds. I suppose he must be the favorite - I am very much interested to see this but I am afraid it could turn out to be a dud as well (remember Adesanya - Romero??? Obviously Blachowicz is way more active than Romero tho...

IlkkaL

My better half is way less into wine than she was when we first met 11 years ago (I wonder who is to blame for that??). Fast forward to today and she enjoys many refreshing, acidic and well balanced wines but as soon as there is any trace of heat, oakiness or heaviness she drinks at most a glass and...

IlkkaL

Thanks for the note, sounds great. Just came across this and the Hautes Maizières discounted to 60€ a pop, so just about tolerable for my wallet.

IlkkaL

9BA61FBE-6DA8-4F6E-90B5-F0D2574E2A91.jpeg Opened these two tonight to see: Both are excellent but the Clos de la Hutte is why I buy his wines. It’s the most expensive, but it’s just phenomenal. Great precision and nuance. I should write a better tasting note, but I wouldn’t do it justice. 2018 is l...

IlkkaL

Does this actually taste like a Barolo? I was wondering about it since it sees no oak, only cement. Not that oak is any essential part of Barolo when it comes to aromatics/flavors but obviously it’s always there, even if older oak was used. The 'disciplinare' of Barolo requires oak (or at least woo...

IlkkaL

Thanks Ilkka - I was toying with the idea of getting some of these so you have convinced me to do so. Have you ever tried his Savennières? Nope, this was my first Boudignon. That said I did have a look at the other bottlings and am intrigued. Prices seem to rise fast but based on this bottle this s...

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Lorenzo F wrote: ↑February 27th, 2021, 4:43 am Sandri : Ciman

Does this actually taste like a Barolo? I was wondering about it since it sees no oak, only cement. Not that oak is any essential part of Barolo when it comes to aromatics/flavors but obviously it’s always there, even if older oak was used.

IlkkaL

Thanks Ilkka - I was toying with the idea of getting some of these so you have convinced me to do so. Have you ever tried his Savennières? Nope, this was my first Boudignon. That said I did have a look at the other bottlings and am intrigued. Prices seem to rise fast but based on this bottle this s...

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Glenn L e v i n e wrote: ↑February 26th, 2021, 9:04 pm The co-main is a better fight than the main.

Krylov vs Ankalaev? Would not be so sure about that, at least Krylov is no technical marvel. Munhoz vs Rivera (3rd of the six main card fights) should be very good though.

IlkkaL

I once bought a bottle of the Il Frappato by accident. One of the better mistakes I've made, a wonderful wine that I would not call funky. However the 2016 was very reductive at first.

IlkkaL

My only taste of this producer was the 2015 vintage in 2020 and thought the acidity was pretty intense, chalky. How many years after harvest do you think this would show its best? Well barring premox Loire Chenin tends to age at a glacial pace so I would not expect any major development soon. 15-20...

IlkkaL

Thanks for this. I was wondering if the 2018 would have good acidity. I too have been worried due to the early reports, although not from Loire particularly. However as I keep hearing good things from all over I am more and more willing to explore and have been buying singles from many regions alre...

IlkkaL

A great find in the world of Chenin Blanc. Popped’n’poured, this one delivered right from the get-go. Somewhat substantial with plenty of upside, yet super drinkable and tasty. 2018 Thibaud Boudignon Anjou - France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Anjou (26.2.2021) The nose swarms from the glass and fil...

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Howard Cooper wrote: ↑February 25th, 2021, 7:20 am Reds from Ramonet and Bernard Moreau
Rully from Aubert de Villaine
Falkenstein
Seems like it is starting be this way for Zilliken and Reinhold Haart
Emedio Pepe
Chateau Pradeaux

Not doubting you at all but funny how a wine sold in Carrefour (Pradeaux) can be highly allocated outside of France.

IlkkaL

Kind of surprising from Lewis to pull a (double) Dan Henderson given that there was no bad blood that I know of and indeed Blaydes was clearly out already.

IlkkaL

Thanks for the note Ilkka - sounds excellent - after a recent first Camin Larredya Part Davant, which Sarah mentioned, I'm looking out for more modern Jurançons so I will seek some of this out! Looking forward to your note, I reckon it will not be too hard your you to locate a bottle in France (boy...

IlkkaL

Two years since my previous bottle, at least as delicious now as it was before. I have a couple of bottles left but as soon as another classic vintage (only 12.5% ABV here) comes along I will be buying in quantity. Hard to think of another wine at this price point (20-25 €) that takes you straight t...

IlkkaL

I’d go for Savoie for sure. Dry and fruity whites with good acidity work well, lighter reds (=not jammy/alcoholic/heavy) are a good choice too.

IlkkaL

The value is great too, I paid only 18€, although as a Kermit Lynch wine it is probably not quite as cheap on the other side of the pond. Kudos to him for picking it up though, surely not the easiest sell in the world despite being an absolutely great drink. He's the only one selling this wine in t...

IlkkaL

I had the 2009 Perrières a couple of years ago and I thought it was really delicious, at a great phase at age 9. Was about to buy some recently online but someone managed to snap the last bottles right before I could pull the trigger. I get that it’s not Coche/Roulot but then the price is/should be ...

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Truth be told, the wines of Jurancon are not my radar at all. Thus I am all the more grateful for the salesperson in Grenoble’s wine shop La Balade des Terroirs who offered me a taste of this small production gem based on the wines I had shown interest towards until that point. It’s a biodynamic ble...

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The most L’anglore American wine I’ve had (at least red) are Dirty & Rowdy’s Mourvèdres. One of these days I’ll make it to Helsinki (my partner is there fairly frequently for work) and will bring you guys some of the aforementioned roses, plus some D&R and maybe some bedrock heritage blends...

IlkkaL

My experience with this was completely opposite. I paid $60 a few years back and was not happy with this. I think because of the producer I guess I just had higher hopes or maybe his style is just not for me. There was a prior thread on this exact wine and a contingent that agreed with me. This is ...

IlkkaL

10 years ago I used to buy whatever I wanted with no preference to any certain region or style. 5 years ago it was the same. It is still the same now. 10 years ago I used to buy whatever I wanted with no preference to any certain region or style. 5 years ago it was the same but with Euro focus. Now...

IlkkaL

[rofl.gif] I had no idea it is that expensive over there. In Europe you rarely see Roulot's wines on the shop shelves - they seem to mostly go to restaurants (and perhaps directly to private customers?) - so I thought the going rate was similar to let's say Sauzet or Boisson-Vadot's BB. This definit...

IlkkaL

I’ve enjoyed a couple of earlier vintages of this wine so was more than happy to pick up a bottle for 35€ in Lyon’s wonderful wine shop Malleval. Soon after the negative notes started appearing: ”not up to the usual standard”, ”grapes purchased from all over the region”, ”Roulot should be ashamed”.....

IlkkaL

Cornas is good, as is the white Saint Joseph 'Vania'. The producer style was well described by Hans-Peter.

IlkkaL

I do think these 2018 could be polarizing. They're bigger than the 16s and 17s for sure. If you you want something light, elegant and drinking well today I think you'll be a lot better off with those vintages. Having said that I've popped the '18 Granges and '18 Grezeaux recently and while the expr...

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Sandhagen’s KO though...scary stuff!

IlkkaL

A mixed trio of bottles opened this week. Really positively surprised how well a Chianti Classico normale could be drinking at 20 years+. Somehow the Prager got worse in the fridge overnight with the finish turning to somewhat harsh but as they say I suppose that is not an indication of how the wine...

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Jeremy Holmes wrote: ↑February 3rd, 2021, 10:50 pm They are certainly built for the cellar and generally have quite pronounced acidities (which I love).

Good to know, thanks. I was pretty damn happy with the straight BV Bourgogne Blanc, can't wait to try some of the others.

IlkkaL

Thanks for the notes. I just bought a mixed case of wines from the Boisson family (Meursault Sous La Velle, Auxey 1er En Reugne...). You describe the 2011 Grands Charrons "supremely tight" still - is this particular to this bottling or are their wines in general made to require time in the...

IlkkaL

Hi Illkka, As it would be I recently had this as well. Looking at their description and the price point I kinda felt like this would be their version of what Bereche’s Brut Reserve is. Maybe that isn’t fair to Egly, but this is at a higher price point than Bereche and isn’t as good as Bereche (thou...

IlkkaL

Ilkka, Thanks for the tasting note. That must be their entry level wine. It sounds like maybe it could use more time in the bottle. I’ve loved every Egly-Ouriet I’ve tried, but I’ve never seen this bottling. Cheers, Warren It’s their very recently released new entry level bottling indeed. It could ...

IlkkaL

I’m a huge Egly fan - I think they are one of the very best producers out there - so when I stumbled upon this new ”entry level” wine from them I wanted to try it right away. It’s 50€ a pop so not exactly cheap all things considered but then the Brut Tradition has gone up in price of late. I was let...

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I wouldn’t really go with seafood. I’ve always thought of white Hermitage as a winter white that goes well with heartier dishes. White Hermitage has very little acidity, but lots of power, texture and richness. You really need hearty dishes to match that the richness of the wine and provide some ac...

IlkkaL

I didn't manage to notice anything that out of ordinary but then it was over very quickly. Hooker looked like a giant compared to Chandler and I thought his reach and size would pose problems but apparently not.

IlkkaL

Kreydenweiss seems to have pretty spotty US distribution, but I had some really nice wines from them years ago. Good to know they are still worth trying. Yeah, the availability is not that great in the EU either. I definitely think it/they are worth trying, was just surprised about the style versus...

IlkkaL

Not a great look for McGregor to lose in such fashion - it sure looked like he wilted badly and seemingly easily under Poirier's pressure. I suppose it is Poirier vs Chandler next - hard to imagine a bigger statement than what the latter made against Hooker.

IlkkaL

In my mind Kreydenweiss is a rather respectable producer but since I drink maybe one bottle of Alsatian wine a year I can’t remember when I last had a wine from this address. The house signature for me has been a sort of Champagne-like autolytic vibe but I did not find any of that here. It is a pret...

IlkkaL

Took me too long to try anything from this producer who is justifiably receiving a lot of praise here. Just a fantastic wine in a style I LOVE, the 12.50€ sticker makes me laugh. A fine combination of true finesse and through the roof drinkability. 2016 Hofgut Falkenstein Niedermenniger Herrenberg R...

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Poirier seems like a good guy and I love his aggressive style but I fear McGregor might get a first round finish here. I would love for it to go to round three where it could get really interesting. What a massively top heavy card though, no one could call this one stacked with a straight face unles...

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My epiphany wine was the 2008 Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Demi Sec. A Chenin unlike any other I had ever had before - just absolutely energetic with a wonderful balance between sweetness and acid. I found it very easy to love this wine for exactly what it was despite not ”getting” Chenin before.

IlkkaL

I just received an email offer last week for a couple of 2016 Burlotto. Cannubi was not among them but the regular Barolo was offered for 54,90 € and the Acclivi 69,80 €.

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Brochachos, who was the cook? Looks amazing. The discussion got me interested in Clos Cibonne, I can only see the 2018 Tradition around me. Anyone tried it yet? The cook was a buddy of ours who cooks professionally and is also the sommelier of a restaurant called Wino in Helsinki. I recommend that ...

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Which Cibonne do you have? The Clos Cibonne Tibouren Côtes de Provence Rosé Cuvée Spéciale des Vignettes is the one that makes it to my market. I've thoroughly enjoyed it through several vintages, up to 3 years post release, but I can't seem to hold them much longer! I haven't tried the Caroline or...

IlkkaL

I can't believe this thread didn't get more air time. Killer tasting, and something I've been wanting to do for a while. I have the 09 LdH, 17 Emidio Pepe cerrasuolo, Clos Cibonne, Tempier, and Cotat roses in the cellar. Am looking for Azienda Agricola and Ch. Simone, and L'anglore before it warms ...

IlkkaL

We had a "tasting" of more cellar worthy rosés a couple of years ago: https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=161641 What was missing - could not source it at the time no matter how much we wanted - are the rosés of Clos Cibonne in Provence. Not sure about the entry le...

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I’ve never tried this bottling of Baudry’s before but no need to avoid it in the future. First sniffs right after PnP resulted in the missus wondering whether there had been excrement in the barrel but as always with Baudry quick positive development followed. 2017 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le D...

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I’ve tried the 2018 Aligote and Bourgogne Chitry and enjoyed them both very much. I have one bottle of the Bel Air, and it was $60 here, purchased from a place that specializes in natural wines (and they do a great job). Thank you for the note. This was my first 2018 but I’ve enjoyed both the Aligo...

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