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LOL Monty. Thank you for that. I will pull the cork on the Villhardy when it comes and provide you an actual report.  quote: Originally posted by P Monty: I just popped a bottle of the 05 Villhardy. Not much on the nose except maybe a little human sweat smell, then raisins, cough syrup, bell peppers and cigarette tobacco on the palate, finishing with a lemon-skin-like acidity on the finish. Probably 79-82 points, assuming optimistically that the acidity mellows before the rest of the wine is dead. . . . Okay, I'm totally kidding, I've never tried that wine before, but since the questions were so persistent, I thought I'd have some fun with it. Hopefully the real wine turns out to be great and Graz loves it and/or makes a killing on flipping them.
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| Posts: 77 | Location: Charlotte, North Carolina | Registered: Dec 31, 2007 | |
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In honor of you being a good sport about it, I looked it up for you, and Parker gave it 90-93 from barrel and had nice things to say, and Suckling gave it 89-91 from barrel. You may have known that already and were looking for the bottle score, but just in case you didn't have that info.
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| Posts: 880 | Location: Newport Beach, CA | Registered: Jan 18, 2006 | |
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Roger that Monty. It is not critical...just seems obvious by its absence...Has you mentioned, fairly highly touted by Parker...Just thought it would be included in the bottle tasting.. quote: Originally posted by P Monty:
In honor of you being a good sport about it, I looked it up for you, and Parker gave it 90-93 from barrel and had nice things to say, and Suckling gave it 89-91 from barrel. You may have known that already and were looking for the bottle score, but just in case you didn't have that info.
"The 8th grade was the best four years of my life".
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| Posts: 77 | Location: Charlotte, North Carolina | Registered: Dec 31, 2007 | |
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quote: Originally posted by James Suckling:
Thank you. You tempted to pull the cork on one?
James I think I already know the answer, however, what happened to your Bordeaux 2005 tasting scores for Chateau Pavie, Pavie Decesse, Monbousquet and La Croix St. Georges? Were they not bottled yet at your Dec tasting? thanks. Trev |
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quote: what happened to your Bordeaux 2005 tasting scores for Chateau Pavie, Pavie Decesse, Monbousquet and La Croix St. Georges? Were they not bottled yet at your Dec tasting? thanks.
OK, I think we have beaten this horse to a pulp. Every year there are several wines that for whatever reason are not submitted for the initial tastings. James has said himself that they will be tasted in good time, most likely in March along with the 2007 barrel samples. I have several futures that still don't have a published score as well. |
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| Posts: 1418 | Location: Geneva, IL. | Registered: Oct 25, 2006 | |
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That's the reason. Thank you.
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If more wines, such as Pavie, get 100 points, is it conceivable that you'll upgrade the right bank to 100 points? |
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by khmark7: OK, I think we have beaten this horse to a pulp. Every year there are several wines... khmark7 Having a bad night? Maybe you live on these BB's, however, some of us have another life.  The question was meant to gain more info...your sarcastic response undermines what you are trying to convey. Thanks anyhow! Trev |
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quote: Originally posted by khmark7:
My response wasn't intended to attack you, sorry if it came across that way.
khmark7 Thanks for responding...no problem. Trev |
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| Posts: 6802 | Location: San Francisco | Registered: Jun 20, 2002 | |
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Thanks. What else are you finding interesting?
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In the QPR range....The Chauvin (which I don't think you rated?) is also a great buy. What's the story on Pressac? I've never heard of it. Is it under new ownership?
So much wine.....so little time!!!
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| Posts: 6802 | Location: San Francisco | Registered: Jun 20, 2002 | |
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I am going to taste Chauvin in a few weeks. Pressac has been making very good wines for a number of years. I visited the estate a few years back.
Anyone else have tasting note requests for wines that I didn't get a chance to taste yet?
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James, can you please taste Clos St Martin?
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James, I wouldnt mind hearing your opinion on Lusseau.
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How about the '05 de Sales
So much wine.....so little time!!!
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| Posts: 6802 | Location: San Francisco | Registered: Jun 20, 2002 | |
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Another vote for a great inexpensive, everyday 2005 -- I tasted the 2005 Chateau Brisson Côtes de Castillon last night on the recommendation of a friend and was quite impressed -- got a lot of lovely cherry, good tannin and leather/tobacco/spice notes. A fantastic value for $14/bottle (about $12 with case discount --I will be buying a case). James, I subsequently looked up your notes on the 2000 and saw that was the first (and only?) time you have tried the Brisson. I would highly recommend giving it a try if you come across it. I have not had the 2000, but would be interested in hearing others' thoughts on the 2005.
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| Posts: 158 | Location: Texas | Registered: Sep 23, 2004 | |
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quote: Originally posted by James Suckling:
Thanks. What else are you finding interesting?
Last weekend I tried the 2005 Dassault and found it to be excellent. At $35-50 (depending on where you get it) I wouldn't consider it an everyday drinker for me, but after trying it I picked up a 1/2 case to put away. Will pick up a couple extra bottles as I run across it at shops too. |
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| Posts: 6802 | Location: San Francisco | Registered: Jun 20, 2002 | |
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quote: My recommendation for the best 2005 Bordeaux value= 2005 Baron de Rothschild Speciale Lafite. Bought a bottle (then every case they had) for $12.99. If you can find it, try it. Superb
I found this at my local, so I picked one up. Now, are you recommening drink or hold? As I understood it, the 2005 Bordauex is a hold item. |
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