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Excellent! This is exactly why I prefer Les Carmes prior to the big overhaul starting in 2012 and now resulting in 98 points wines that cause the critic’s loins to stir. Great reference points: Magdelaine, VCC, BAMA. The 1999 drinks very similar to what you described, the 2000 has more heft consider...

I would have taken a flyer as well at 1000 Euro! Some of those vintages, like 29 and 45 (I’ve not had a ‘45) are known to be excellent. I think 28 and 34 are strong as well. I’ve had some classified growths from these vintages at Bern’s in Tampa, and all were alive and quietly lovely. Leoville Poyfe...

Thanks for the note, Todd. When I got your text I had forgotten about Julian’s note. I wonder if his bottle’s Brett didn’t just dissipate but instead actually stripped away some of the fruit freshness, which we all know it can do.

Triply nuanced! "The 2016 Chianti Rùfina Vigneto Bucerchiale is a real standout. A wine of vertical explosiveness and energy , the 2016 Bucerchiale is deep, wonderfully defined and full of nuance . Macerated cherry, kirsch, sweet tobacco, licorice, menthol, chocolate and spice abound in this super-...

While not a heralded vintage, often these so-called off-vintages yield some red-fruited beauties. This Haut Brion ranks up there with the 2011 Vieux Chateau Certan as the two major successes of the vintage. With a healthy cut of Cab Franc in this vintage, the wine shows a Chinon-range of dry earth, ...

Had -- and enjoyed! -- a new wave-ish bdx last night, the kind of wine Robert could only love if he was drinking it alone and there was no risk that his chi-chi-Chinon bruhs would find out. 2005 Clos Manou. 45% each cab and merlot with the rest franc and petit verdot. Aged in 100% french oak, which...

Fantastic note!

Come to FL, we’ll teach you what scorched earth looks, feels, smells and tastes like!

And then some petrichor following the daily hot summer afternoon showers.

B. Buzzini wrote: ↑
September 11th, 2020, 5:58 pm

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
September 11th, 2020, 5:55 pm
Eisele

Well...if $100<=$30?

Ha, missed that. Well, $100 is the new $30 anyway! And it tastes better.

Eisele

I have to say, I’ve been having some retailer problems as well, but not wine.com. I get the Covid mess that we are all in, but these big national retailers, who are actually having an uptick in business, should have their process issues solved by now. Or how about this, if you are swamped with all t...

I have not, they are in NYC waiting for delivery weather! Still in the 90s down here in sunny Florida. The 2015 Baudry Guillot is delicious.

When I was drinking it, Troy, I was definitely thinking this would be the type of Cab Franc I would serve to friends that are not regular Loire CF drinkers. I prefer vintages like 2014, but there is definitely a place in my house for some 2015s. It was a very enjoyable wine with my dinner.

C075D715-0FB8-4251-A9C4-25DEC1EFDC4D.jpeg Coulaine’s Franc de Pied (2015). Funny that the importer, Skurnick, calls 2015 a “legendary Loire vintage”. I would not; I call it a rather ripe vintage. This is a really nice wine but a bit heavy and overripe to showcase the elegance of Franc de Pied. Most...

And such a shame. Les Carmes Haut Brion was actually a better Bordeaux, at least more interesting. Now it’s damn good, but more universal in style. If you like that, good for you, but it will also cost you 2x-3x more than it used to cost. All of these new critics and modern critics constantly pimpi...

Not to forget that 99.9% of all wine consumers don't travel to the regions, don't buy the same wine every vintage, are not on boards and in groups discussing the wines with others and hence need some guidance on the quality of the vintage, the wines, and what winery has changed and improved a lot (...

Just give Jeb and your wife a bottle of Ovid and they won’t bother you while you’re drinking the weedy stuff! I dunno, post-Covid I may be a Rolland man! Sense of smell not fully recovered yet. It’s like dating all over again. Seems to be a relationship between Ovid and [C]ovid. Does Ovid cause Cov...

You guys clearly have no pull, no baller status like me. I was offered the 2009 at the very specific bottle price of $1337. Clearly it is the better bottle. It was supported by 100 points from The Suckles and LPB, but sadly, no black forrest cake. The good news is, she says it’s still a baby that ne...

Drinking a 2014 Thivin CdB right now. Hard to imagine many better wines at this price-point. Killer with a simple chicken dinner. good eating and good wine drinking - sometimes it's pretty simple About 75% of the time, that’s all I want. Simple Pleasures are quite gratifying. And I’m not suggesting...

Drinking a 2014 Thivin CdB right now. Hard to imagine many better wines at this price-point. Killer with a simple chicken dinner.

Ethan Abraham wrote: ↑
September 8th, 2020, 3:18 am

JWalter wrote: ↑
September 7th, 2020, 7:34 pm
Anyone had the 12 lately?
Yes. Surprisingly open for business. Don't touch the 13 though.

I’ve found many of the 12 N Rhônes have been rather open and enjoyable. The 12 Benetiere is really nice but I do think 10, 11 and 13 are much better. Definitely hold on 13.

So which demi-god do we follow now that Bob has hung up his cape? William-mania all the way. He is extremely talented and a gem to work with. Watch out wine world... That’s very kind of you to say, and I agree. It’s great when critics post here (even when we make fun of them :-) ). Please keep post...

Oh wow that’s terrible, really sorry to hear that. At $25, could be the QPR of the year.

Fantastic note, pics and commentary. Would love to hear how you prepped that rack. The 2011 Benetiere is fantastic. Actually, 2011 is one of my favorite Northern Rhone vintages in the last 10 years, which may sound a bit contrarian to the critics, but it is a gorgeous, open and honest vintage, and h...

Seems like a wise plan. I have not opened a bottle yet (also plan on waiting), but for reference, this wine was incredible as a barrel sample. Stood out to me amongst a bunch of great Bedrock wines. I'm certainly no expert when it comes to predicting what the future may hold based off of a barrel s...

He swooped in on his Executor-class Star Dreadnought In 2013.

Cool to read, I just grabbed some 04 and 05 Charvin off of WineBid for dirt cheap.

Oh cool some serious faves right there. Love that 2001 SM, sad it didn’t quite show for you like normal. I’ll seek out that Talbot, I only have 00 and 05 left from that vintage range. Way too bad that La Louviere went over to the dark side. I used to really like this solid Cru.

Wow, Benchmark has the 2012 Chateau l'Eglise Clinet, Pomerol, for $125 on its bin sale. I grabbed a couple. Just had a most excellent 2014 a week or so ago, wonderful wines.

Btw, did anyone within the Winebid sphere of influence notice the Lenoir Chinons up for auction this week? Opening bids f $130. I saw those and just do an eye roll. Amazing I was buying those for $30 before. They are good but they are not Rougeard-level good. I think they are a lot like Raffault, f...

12 x 2016 Chateau Bourgneuf, Pomerol (375s) Have you tasted these, Robert? I have not, but I have always liked this under-the-radar producer, who at least in the vintages that I have tried, is pretty traditional almost rustic. Had a killer 82 and a very nice 98 last year. I have some 04 and 05 that...

Neal.Mollen wrote: ↑
September 5th, 2020, 2:03 pm

Robert.A.Jr. wrote: ↑
September 5th, 2020, 1:44 pm
12 x 2016 Chateau Bourgneuf, Pomerol (375s)
Excellent!

Mollen-inspired!

12 x 2016 Chateau Bourgneuf, Pomerol (375s)

Bdklein wrote: ↑
September 5th, 2020, 12:27 am
The only critic I like is whoever gives everything a 93 on WB.

Funny you say that, but I saw last night a review by Mr. 93 where he gave the wine a 98. He actually closed the 3. The note was riveting. I am seeking the wine now. He palate is exceptional.

I have not had a Guiberteau cab franc that compelled me to buy more. At its price point, it needs to impress.

You know its bad when you can predict Lisa’s scores (within a point or two) just by knowing the name of the wine! I disagree here, but will add some context. I think a critics scores SHOULD BE predictable. Use Realm as the example, shouldn't 2018 BTK or Dr. Crane get somewhere between 98 and 100 po...

Oh cool, thanks for the update Brian.

I have four but they are buried. Have not tried one.

Just popped another 2000 Chateau Sociando Mallet. Most excellent. While this vintage of SM has some variability - some bottles have been too green even for my Yak Chinon palate - this bottle sings. It's good to hear! I wrote off S-M based on an unsatisfying experience with their 2000 several years ...

Marc Frontario wrote: ↑
September 1st, 2020, 6:13 pm
Robert and I had the '01 together too I believe and I loved it...very classic

The 2001 is killer. Pegau and Beaucastel as well.

Fast-forward, I’m digging 2017 Pegau and Beaucastel as well.

Just popped another 2000 Chateau Sociando Mallet. Most excellent. While this vintage of SM has some variability - some bottles have been too green even for my Yak Chinon palate - this bottle sings. Amazingly red fruited and sandy for a solar vintage. Tastes like it was made in a made in a barn, soil...

Haha, blast from the past, glad I opened the thread. And yes, MarxF and I are still friends. Not buying much CDP these days. Did not like the 03 or 07 of this wine, gifted the 09 to my dad, and never bought again. Is it still “dark”?

Some really nice buys there. But wow, 2018 Thivin for $21.56! Case purchase!

2015 Baudry Clos Guillot, if you do not have this Chinon yet, at $25 is a steal. It was my fave of the 2015 Baudry line-up, the best Guillot that I have had.

2018 Lapierre Morgon Sans Soufre

And the best part is, Jeb and Pat are both good dudes and would enjoy popping something together! Granted, we may need two bottles to account for preferences! I’ll moderate. Just give Jeb and your wife a bottle of Ovid and they won’t bother you while you’re drinking the weedy stuff! I dunno, post-C...

And the best part is, Jeb and Pat are both good dudes and would enjoy popping something together! Granted, we may need two bottles to account for preferences! I’ll moderate.

The thing is, William Kelley provides an enormous amount of quality, intellectual property to this board at no charge. I reckon it is fair to reciprocate and subscribe. Honestly, that was exactly my feeling, and why after almost 20 years, I re-subscribed. TWA would be wise to build the platform aro...

Jeremy Holmes wrote: ↑
August 29th, 2020, 5:24 pm
William Kelley's reviews worth the price of admission alone. Stop your sookin' and subscribe.

Yup

Another Beaujolais novice here with a sub-question: which (quality) producer makes the earthiest Bojo? I ask because a recent bottle of the 2016 Foillard Cote du Py was a little fruitier than I prefer. Maybe 2016 is too young to pre-judge, but I bet there are some Beaujolais producers that are more...

Kris Patten wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2020, 7:35 pm
I always refer to 1994 as doughnut wines, okay start, okay finish, hole in the middle.

So, doughnut buy?

Sorry, trying to get back in CRAIG G’s good graces.

Bummer, I drank my last of a four pack like 3 years ago.

Is this the winery we never ever talk about?

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