What do you want to try in 2021????

[Sarah_Kirschbaum]

Great thread. Many wines on here I would like to try or try again.

My personal focus list:

I want to try many new German producers, particularly the younger ones both for my own personal cellar and for source | material offerings

1.) More aged Auslese and Spätlese with unique food pairings.

2.) Chardonnay from Germany, 10 years from now you will all be astounded at how much great Chardonnay is coming out of Germany

3.) pre-71 German Rieslings

4.) More wine from lesser represented German regions (e.g., Baden)

5.) More Keller from Sarah’s cellar

You’re on!

[Jidhin_R]

Agreed, great thread and food for thought ha. Now have to really figure out how I could try these.

Red: Henschke Hill of Grace (any vintage with some age on it). No clue how I’d try it but something I’ve always wanted to.

White: A Montrachet (any vintage, preferably with some age). I think this is possibly more accessible for purchase!

Dessert: Tokaji Essencia - almost got it last year but waited too long before deciding and then it was purchased.

[Markus_S]

No desiring…no suffering.
But if a touch of La Tache would happen to fall in my glass, I would not dump it out.

[Glenn_P]

In 2021, I would like to try a 1990, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009 vertical cascade of Chateau Cheval Blanc, Chateau Le Pin, Chateau Angelus, Chateau Pavie, Chateau Ausone, and maybe throw in the Petrus.

[HenryB]

Not gonna throw in 82, 89, and 2010 for good measure?

[J.Vizuete]

I’m looking forward to opening a 16 Macdonald with J.Durham in the near future.

I purchased better for the cellar this past year and plan on cracking open some Rougeard, Vatan, and a lone bottle of Fac-Simile, all of which will be new to me. Trying to find some Bel-Air Marquis D’Aligre as well.

Hopefully, my usual tasting group can resume chasing some of the greats. I’m thinking about 82 PLL, 86 Mouton, 90 Montrose and Latour, 98 Haut Brion, 01 Yquem, and others that remain on my bucket list.

I’ve never had Coche Meursault, Ch. Rayas, a Keller GG, Vega Sicilia Unico, Soldera or Penfolds Grange and would feel very fortunate to tick even one of those boxes in the coming year.

[Robert_Sand]

I hit Le Pin last night and DRC earlier this year. Gentaz really is that one, elusive wine that I would love to try. I assume it is cut from the same cloth as Verset and Juge. AD, I have lots of Juge, come cycling with me and we pop one!

Gentaz-Dervieux is kind of comparable to Verset, often a slightly rustic structure, but VERY different from JUGE (which is much more elegant).
Not that I´ve had a lot of vintages of these 3, but there were a few.

Have always wanted to try the Chave Cuvee Cathelin. Saw that Fu had some recently.

In vintages where the Chaves feel that the surreal harmony of the rouge won’t be compromised, the heroic Cuvée Cathelin is bottled separately. It contains the same lieux-dits, made in the same way, but their percentages are different; the goal is a wine that has a bit more of all of the classique’s elements. Painfully rare, only 200 cases are produced in those vintages deemed appropriate.

Jean-Louis Chave - Rare Wine Co.

Cathelin is not better than the “regular” Hermitage, only slightly different: a bit more structured, but less elegant - and with a detectable wood influence.
Not worth the extra tarrif (10x).

[Jonathan_Favre]

G-Max is what comes to mind first

Also never had the top Coche wines but would love to fix that

I could make Gmax and Coche work - we just need to find a way to share wine Ryan!

[Jonathan_Favre]

Hi Jon, happy new year and all the best from NZ. I am a “simple man”, I would love to try a 1999 or 2002 La Tache!

If you are ever able to come to NZ, I am sure I could find something in the cellar that would be of interest…

brodie

I’ll bring either a '99 or '02 Tache when we travel to NZ again Brodie! This is a serious proposition

[Jonathan_Favre]

Since 1971 is my birth year, I’d love to celebrate with a 1971 La Tache or RC this year.

Don’t have either of these but have had the chance to taste both because of generous friends. These are worthy wines from '71!

[Craig_G]

I have a 2001 horizontal of Rayas, Pignan and Ch. des Tours Vacqueyras that I’ve wanted to share with friends for some time. Hopefully this year.

[Jonathan_Favre]

Great thread. Many wines on here I would like to try or try again.

My personal focus list:

I want to try many new German producers, particularly the younger ones both for my own personal cellar and for source | material offerings

1.) More aged Auslese and Spätlese with unique food pairings.

2.) Chardonnay from Germany, 10 years from now you will all be astounded at how much great Chardonnay is coming out of Germany

3.) pre-71 German Rieslings

4.) More wine from lesser represented German regions (e.g., Baden)

5.) More Keller from Sarah’s cellar

These all look like fun!!! You reminded me that I’d like to add to my red wine list - top spatburgunder pinot - the bottlings that I only hear about and that don’t get out of Germany. I hear these are secret treasures…

[Jonathan_Favre]

Agreed, great thread and food for thought ha. Now have to really figure out how I could try these.

Red: Henschke Hill of Grace (any vintage with some age on it). No clue how I’d try it but something I’ve always wanted to.

White: A Montrachet (any vintage, preferably with some age). I think this is possibly more accessible for purchase!

Dessert: Tokaji Essencia - almost got it last year but waited too long before deciding and then it was purchased.

Great list Jidhin! Wish I could help you on the Hill of Grace request - would love to try a representative bottle of this myself - I’d bring some other Aussie icon . Montrachet - I still don’t think you can beat the Bouchard version for relative price/quality - classic style - '04 version is great. Yes to the Esszencia!

[Jonathan_Favre]

No desiring…no suffering.
But if a touch of La Tache would happen to fall in my glass, I would not dump it out.

Markus - if I were able to grant wishes - this is one I’d grant for you! CHEERS

[Jonathan_Favre]

In 2021, I would like to try a 1990, 1996, 2000, 2005, 2009 vertical cascade of Chateau Cheval Blanc, Chateau Le Pin, Chateau Angelus, Chateau Pavie, Chateau Ausone, and maybe throw in the Petrus.

Pick one of those chateaus if you can… Which do you want to know better?

[Jonathan_Favre]

I’m looking forward to opening a 16 Macdonald with J.Durham in the near future.

I purchased better for the cellar this past year and plan on cracking open some Rougeard, Vatan, and a lone bottle of Fac-Simile, all of which will be new to me. Trying to find some Bel-Air Marquis D’Aligre as well.

Hopefully, my usual tasting group can resume chasing some of the greats. I’m thinking about 82 PLL, 86 Mouton, 90 Montrose and Latour, 98 Haut Brion, 01 Yquem, and others that remain on my bucket list.

I’ve never had Coche Meursault, Ch. Rayas, a Keller GG, Vega Sicilia Unico, Soldera or Penfolds Grange and would feel very fortunate to tick even one of those boxes in the coming year.

Would love to try some top Macdonald at some point also! Ditto to the Rougeard and Vatan - have both in limited numbers so could contribute to a wine gathering for sure . I have all of the bordeaux you list except for the '90 Montrose - have had the '90 Montrose before and liked it a lot. The downfall of the '82 PLL is being reported from all over - all I can say is that a bottle of this one maybe 10 years ago was one of my top bordeaux experiences ever. This just happened to be with friends that wanted to try it - sort of what this thread is asking - was in my cellar - made for a memorable memory! I could help with the Coche (you should hold out for the CC), Rayas (these are worth the wait!), Keller (Gmax - go for this one!), Unico (my favorite - wish for the '70), Soldera (agree), and Grange (I can help with the '86). CHEERS

[Jonathan_Favre]

I have a 2001 horizontal of Rayas, Pignan and Ch. des Tours Vacqueyras that I’ve wanted to share with friends for some time. Hopefully this year.

Would love to attend Craig - in fact, would love to contribute! I’ve enjoyed the '89 and '90 Rayas - all gone - but have from '03 onward to throw in.

[Paul_Jaouen]

Jon, when I was reading your OP, the first thing that came to mind was Le Pin because I’ve never had one. Shocked when you mentioned the same wine.

But after thinking about it what I really would like is a bunch of Jayer Burgs.

[Jonathan_Favre]

Jon, when I was reading your OP, the first thing that came to mind was Le Pin because I’ve never had one. Shocked when you mentioned the same wine.

But after thinking about it what I really would like is a bunch of Jayer Burgs.

Happy New Year Paul (super Grandpa :p). Yep, it’s interesting to start to know the wants of friends and wine veterans like you Paul - if you wish for Le Pin after all these years of wine enjoyment then we must scratch that itch in 2021! Can’t help with Jayer although I’ve been tempted on many occasions to buy a bottle or two to see. I’ve been able to sample real versions of magical Jayer wines before and understand your need to know what these wines are all about. CHEERS my friend!

[B_Buzzini]

Oh yea…throw a Henri Jayer in my list please!