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Kelly Walker

I had a very hard time choosing between 1982, 1989, and 1990 (and 1996 if I limit it to the Left Bank). I ended choosing 1990, but it was by an incredibly narrow margin over 1989. The highs of 1982 are extraordinary, but I give the edge to 1989 and 1990 because there are several top chateaux that I...

Kelly Walker

Max S. wrote: ↑January 18th, 2021, 11:21 am
Kelly Walker wrote: ↑January 18th, 2021, 11:12 am There are those that argue it should have never been classified GC for the reds.
Does that mean it's the best value GC or the worst value?

Depends on your metrics. But pricing tells you a lot (Leroy and DRC aside).

Kelly Walker

There are those that argue it should have never been classified GC for the reds.

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That discusses mostly old world wines.

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'82 probably in an apples-to-apples comparison but for current drinking I am finding many of the '82s tired and would easily select the '89 if offered.

Kelly Walker

Awesome my friend! RJ is as generous as anyone I have ever met. Was the Wooki there? I am told my buddy Ken (you met him at my birthday party) was in contact with you.

Kelly Walker

Reminds me of the days of the cigar craze. People trying to decipher the Cuban box codes to know which factory and when rolled. People get crazy.

Kelly Walker

Love that wine. Used to buy most vintages. For some reason I fell of that train. Like the name, a pretty racy wine.

Kelly Walker

Tardieu-Laurent makes a Cornas VV that may be a worthy alternative to Allemand. A bit more rustic but much easier on the wallet.

Kelly Walker

A perfect marriage.

Kelly Walker

Jay Miller wrote: ↑January 13th, 2021, 6:23 am My understanding is that when they opened the shuttle all they found was a note saying they tried to deliver but there was no one on Earth to accept delivery.

Or that it had been inspected by the TSA.

Kelly Walker

Put me down as an unabashed Allemand fan-boy. Had my first experience back when Cornas as a whole was considered French hillbilly juice. Years ago my friend Kevin and I popped into Willi's Wine Bar in Paris. Saw that they had Allemand on the list. Asked the girl behind the bar which wines they had ...

Kelly Walker

Does the finish have a crescendo?

Kelly Walker

Opened a 2016 Hudelot-Noellat Bourgogne last night. Lovely wine drinking nicely now but I will cellar the remaining bottles and try one in 2 -3 years to see how it progresses. Quite structured.

Kelly Walker

Seems like pretty pricey stuff for what it is.

https://www.singlemaltsavvy.com/reviews/meiyo-17-year/

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We had a wonderful visit at the winery back in June. The Lagniappe was my favorite syrah. Great people.

Kelly Walker

My head dropped when I read this. So senseless. Always read his posts. I hope his family can stay strong.

Kelly Walker

You have been drinking really well lately doc. Great note.

Kelly Walker

Since that thread popped up and while everyone is closed, let me give you my favorite address as a local: Even more South but this one easily justify driving down from Beaune just for dinner: Aux Terrasses* in Tournus easily ** stars in the plates best QPR in Burgundy (yes, even beats Lameloise! Es...

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Received this on Wednesday. A lot going on at Le Cep.

https://asp.adelya.com/loyaltyoperator/ ... 3b7c886456

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My bad. I should have said 2009s whites are for me a bit too round and ripe.

yes, 2010 was a wonderful vintage for white and I have quite a few in the cellar. Not at the 2014 or 2017 level but wonderful wines.

Kelly Walker

Yeah, that herbal thing may be off putting to some but I love it. I also find that aspect to fade into the background as the wine opens. Deeper level of fruit than Loire CF.

Kelly Walker

This is a wine and winery I have followed for some 25 years. A Bordeaux blend that is unique and that I would say does not speak Italian. So consistent over the years. CS (60), Carmenere (30) and Merlot (10). On the palate I always think Cabernet Franc because of the spicy herbal/bell pepper on entr...

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Barry L i p t o n wrote: ↑January 6th, 2021, 10:25 pm 55F2EA85-6B97-4AE3-B694-CEB74C4F515F.jpegFor home storage, I had a couple of custom drawers built.

Love that idea.

Kelly Walker

I love the PYCM en Remilly. But the 2010 vintage as a whole for white burgs is not in my wheelhouse. I find them too rich and round.

Kelly Walker

Kind of awkward but stable...until I pull out a bottle and then its like playing Jenga. It works better to intersperse the Krug bottles with others.

Kelly Walker

Watch Saint Cloud get eviscerated. Jump to 4:08.

Kelly Walker

I gave a range because it depends on the whisky. Wood treatment can make a difference in taste at different proofs. But at >110 sometimes I feel a small cube can both open up the whisky and bring the palate into balance. Heresy I know.

Kelly Walker

Hmm..I do not really see similarities in any of these other than they are different from most of what people drink. I am gravitated to the later two. Mencia is, from the best producers, very appealing. Nero Mascalese in the right hands can make some profound wines. Xinomavro? No experience yet that ...

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Crisis? I think not. At least not for quality producers. The marques will keep their market albeit with a bit of a slowdown. The growers have their market and buyers will likely be drinking more. The mass produced stuff? Yea they are in for a bumpy road in the short term. But Champagne is Champagne....

Kelly Walker

Like Bouzereau in Meursault

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You are drinking particularly well of late. Nice note.

Kelly Walker

100 - 110 proof is my sweat spot for bourbon and rye.

Kelly Walker

Wonderful notes Matthew. Your note on the 2012 Cristal describes exactly my experience last week with my first bottle. I can only imagine what 10 years will do for that beauty.

Kelly Walker

Thanks for the comment William. Yes, this was explained to us when we visited in 2019. Really interesting. Gave me the willies looking at those bottles stacked that way but we were assured it is very stable. That would make for one hell of a game of Jenga.

Kelly Walker

This is Dom Perignon in the Moet caves. As far as the eye can see.

Kelly Walker

I have had the opportunity to drink the '04s several times. DRC did really well. I had the '04 along side the '05 LT some years ago and preferred the '04 at that young point. I would expect the '05s to ultimately be the better wine. But no meanies in the '04s.

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well, it’s one of three things—the wine isn’t that good, or it is good but doesn’t appeal to a particular taster, or it goes through plenitudes like Dom claims. The idea of the old Oenoteque program, renamed the ridiculous P program, was that the wine closes and opens, changing over the years. Nobo...

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There has long been a small out the door customer list at the Domaine. Wilson Daniels is the sole US importer. In recent years they have significantly raised their wholesale and DTC list prices but those prices are still below secondary market post release.

Kelly Walker

I have done dry February the past few years. Will do again. January has too many events that I would miss. I actually look forward to it.

Kelly Walker

now was that so hard ? no, but not sure my impressions help anyone. As I age, I write more of impressions and less detail. No « mandarin orange zest » or « late season Bing cherries from a north-facing orchard. ». Same with me. Balance, concentration, length, structure, everything else is purely su...

Kelly Walker

Ahh, your note is giving me seller's remorse. Sold all my Salon including the 1996s in November at auction. Prices are crazy. I should have kept a few.

Kelly Walker

Put me down as an unabashed Allemand fan-boy. Had my first experience back when Cornas as a whole was considered French hillbilly juice. Years ago my friend Kevin and I popped into Willi's Wine Bar in Paris. Saw that they had Allemand on the list. Asked the girl behind the bar which wines they had i...

Kelly Walker

Scored a full case on pre-arrival (now in my cellar). $158 net.

Kelly Walker

Opened my first 2012 Crystal from a case. Wow!!! Such purity and focus. Really special.

Kelly Walker

This should come across translated from Italian. Nice article on Dugat-Py and Lavaux St. Jacques

https://passionegourmet.it/2020/12/16/g ... bourgogne/

Kelly Walker

Huge hit Christmas Eve!

Kelly Walker

Get an e-mail address from other than the evil empire.

Kelly Walker

D@vid Bu3ker wrote: ↑December 23rd, 2020, 11:28 am Hold off...maybe it will be $2000.

Exactly!!

DRC may be within reach.

Kelly Walker

So I believe I am getting a windfall payment before the end of the year. I am thinking of buying a single great bottle and would like to keep it to around $600. Any recs would be greatly appreciated.

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