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Alan Rath wrote: ↑
September 1st, 2019, 4:23 pm
2005 Thierry Matrot Meursault Perrieres was delicious on release. A year or so later was already showing distinct premox.

poster child for premox and therefore one of the least expensive MP for sale.

alan weinberg wrote: ↑
September 1st, 2019, 7:56 am
generally 1995 though I had some 1990 Lafon Perrieres that oxidized in late 90s before I knew much about the issue.

I’ve had some 3 year old white Burgs that premoxed—Matrot.

generally 1995 though I had some 1990 Lafon Perrieres that oxidized in late 90s before I knew much about the issue.

Assuming we drink a bottle tonight, then August stands at: Added: +42 Drank: -33 Net: 9 In my defense, however, a case of what was added was a gift, which is why I used the term "added" instead of "purchased." I think we did pretty well considering we were away for a week. that’s impressive, a minu...

sounds great.

For all of you who are buying more than you are drinking because you only drank one or two bottles last month, maybe you need to rethink why you are into wine. Unless this rarity of opening a bottle is caused by health (get better Jay!) or summer heat, if you only drink a couple of bottles a month,...

he comes yearly to the Cornwell white Burg dinners. I’ve seen him for years but never really talked to him. My guess is he’s realized he is pretty old and has way too much wine. But the Benchmark pricing is high. It is not as if this is Glamis Castle inventory. Needs a 30% price reduction. Honestly...

he comes yearly to the Cornwell white Burg dinners. I’ve seen him for years but never really talked to him. My guess is he’s realized he is pretty old and has way too much wine. But the Benchmark pricing is high. It is not as if this is Glamis Castle inventory. Needs a 30% price reduction.

Bought 42. Drank 2, gave 2 away. Month not over, though . . .

friend of my wife says her dream house has no kitchen. Good luck—I’m no help.

case of 17 Dauvissat Forest

I’ve been lucky enough to taste some much older ramonet reds with a very generous friend and colleague. They age fantastically and are really beautiful. My oldest is 2010 Boudriotte. Hopefully, they will get older, but not promising anything. they’ll get older. The question is whether you will.

Jeremy Holmes wrote: ↑
August 27th, 2019, 4:13 pm
It was the sort of bottle that you watch 'flash past your eyes' such was the deliciousness.

I’m sure you’ll find the chance to milk that one again. Pretty good.

for under the wire always superb great value Chablis, look to the amazing La Chablisienne coop also.

James Billy wrote: ↑
August 26th, 2019, 5:26 pm
I was expecting 90 wines!

and if he’d written 1990 red Burgs?

Thanks all. Keep ‘em comin’.

How does Costco store their "nicer" wines? The DP and the 1st Growth BDX's I've seen are "glass case" only, and I haven't asked them if they just have them thrown in a box in the non-temp controlled office or if they are in a temp controlled unit in-store. Would be a pity to see some of those Chate...

bottles I got yesterday in S Cal (over 100) from Benchmark were cold to the touch, not just cool, but cold. No issues at all.

mouthwatering note. Love 14 Ramonet. I’ve had to step down to premier cru after being priced out of grand but it’s one small step in quality for man and a giant leap in price for mankind.

the only green with 04 La Tâche is what you have to fork over to buy it. All the 04 DRC are a great success.

08 Dom Perignon. Savi Ranch Yorba Linda. 149.99. But they are having trouble finding it . . . found.

I remember long ago we had a thread of “what’s the wine you have the most of?” There were some with two or three cases and the champagne guy from NY who used to post on this thread shut it down when he announced that he had 500 cases of 96 Salon. Albeit they are 6 bottle cases but that was 3000 bott...

Joseph Roty was a heavy smoker, died of throat cancer. Bet the smoking dulled his palate and he overoaked. I used to like the Griotte. Son now is winemaker, haven’t tried the more recent wines, got too costly.

get a chocolate shake to go at a Burger Lounge. Forget the burger. There’s one in SD.

have read the Amsterdam musings thread. Going to have a car, spend a few days in and near Brussels and Bruge, head north to little towns like Haarlem, ending with four days in Amsterdam. Need restaurants, not necessarily wine-focused or high end. Just some time with wife. Any ideas appreciated.

I’m new at this. I haven’t played yet. So far this month purchased 24 and drank one, gave one away. How am I doing?

is it too late to order?

Diet? I knew something was up when the Doc didn't have 4 orders of that lobster risotto! You guys do it right! [cheers.gif] haha. In my dreams. But down 15 lbs in anticipation of a trip to Belgium and Netherlands where I’ll have seconds on foie. I always drop 20 before vacay so no guilt on the trip.

Jeremy Holmes wrote: ↑
August 17th, 2019, 5:17 pm
Well done chaps.

I bought quite a bit of that '01 Chambertin for under $200. Those were the days.

those were the days—1990s were $100/

If you are handy with a flat head screwdriver you can pry the top off to check the contents and then tap it back into place. You can usually get it all off in one piece and then tap the staples back into their original holes. +1. Have read stories of 11 bottles, bad fills, even a lesser wine being ...

Young looking for a 14 year old wine that was 15! Bottles like this will last 20 more years. Powerful refined citrus fruit but not much Ramonet mint, as Jerry mentioned. The Chambertin was a bit reticent and hinted at future greatness. Cool fruit is a great descriptor. Cool of Jerry to open it also....

used to buy it, found it didn't age well or wow me when tasted, too pricey. Divested the stash.

Kent Comley wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2019, 8:02 pm
Couldn't resist Alan. I saw a gap and had to make a run for it!!!

you are indeed a Batard! Good one.

Kent Comley wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2019, 7:57 pm
Is Vatard a lieu dit of Batard?

making fun of my lisp? I was correcting while you were teasing.

Lucky fella Michael, would love to see the Chevalier's one day. How was the '03 - alive and kicking?? he also makes a couple barrels of Batard. Funny story I once heard or read—Anne-Claude Leflaive would regularly go ape shit on Niellon when he’d spray his vines. Hers were “biodynamie” and adjacent...

Jerry Hey wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2019, 6:40 pm
2009 Roulot Meursault Perrieres and 2009 Rousseau Clos St Jacques were both outstanding last year at Epicure in Paris.

food wasn’t bad either, I bet.

rob klafter wrote: ↑
August 14th, 2019, 7:03 am
The 2001 375er was magnificent last month.

I think 08 is the best FE since 01 375eme. I’ve had 08 six times this year. Stunning every time.

funny to realize that 09 is already 10 years on. Clive Coates annually did a 10 year retrospective in The Vine that I enjoyed; this thread was helpful. I think I’d have trouble with Tuesday if I ever did Monday table. It’d likely be Tuesday bed until Wednesday.

Mark Golodetz wrote: ↑
August 13th, 2019, 1:36 pm
The wine elite doesn't believe in premier crus.

I think that the more I learn about Burgundy, the more I like aged red premier cru red and notice that the difference between it and grand cru narrows.

William Kelley wrote: ↑
August 13th, 2019, 4:36 pm
My experience has been that it is really quite expensive...

mine also. Really, really expensive.

sounds great—and I see some empty slots in those racks, Buzz!

you guys have been cooped up too long.

Mich@el Ch@ng wrote: ↑
August 12th, 2019, 6:58 pm

R. Frankel wrote: ↑
August 12th, 2019, 6:01 pm
I would be tempted at that price. Who is the retailer? I like Krug a lot, and bought a bunch of the MV 160 (2004 base). Loved it. There is some good material that year.
grand vin wine merchants

US? There’s a British firm by same name. US store has the 04 Krug at $258.

it’s a solid wine. It will appreciate in price. Doubt it will sell for much less. Not a tough decision if you have some $ and like Krug.

What’s the next vintage?

these yolks are funny.

Brad England wrote: ↑
August 12th, 2019, 6:06 pm
I want to drink what Nathan's drinking.

brave.

glad you found something you enjoyed. Sounds super.

not just purchased but just picked up:
mags of Bitouzet-Prieur Meursault Perrieres 2012 for $90/
and mags of their 2012 Volnay Pitures for $66.50
and 2014 Drouhin Chambolle for $37.
and Montille Narvaux 2014 for $43
I feel like I got them free.

2015 Jean-Claude Ramonet Puligny-Montrachet Les Enseignères - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet (8/11/2019) Ripe peach fruits are trimmed with aniseed spice. It is full, rich and sappy and is a big Puligny, but possesses the usual Ramonet elegance and lightness of touch. Length i...

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