Vinole,

Yes, lots of strikes in France, for all manner of things. A few days ago my LWS's manager reminded me that folks are on holiday in France, so stuff shuts down.

Have you received any futures yet?

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Originally posted by indybob:
Have you received any futures yet?

No, B-21 is the only futures I bought. I buy most of my Bordeaux through ABC off the shelf (they sell futures by the case only, while B-21 is by the bottle). ABC's prices are as good or better than many other stores' futures. For instance, I've recently bought lots of Fleur Cardinale at $39, Grand Pontet at $40, La Clotte at $38, Pierre de Lune at $45, and Quinault L'Enclos at $47. I bought more Aiguilhe at $30 (same as B-21's futures).

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I've recently bought lots of Fleur Cardinale at $39

Wow vinole, great price. no need to pony up for futures at that price point.

Nice! I'll do some small batch buys as well, as more roll in locally. Yes, nice price on the F. Cardinale indeed. Don't think my LWS can match that.

Notable outstanding:
Leoville Las Cases
Clerc Milon
Kirwan
Boyd-Cantenac
Magdelaine
Faugeres
Rol Valentin
l'Archange
Giscours
...and all my Sauternes

Zachy's is quoting a fall 2008 delivery for my Malescot. Same with my Guiraud from The Bottle Shop. Not too much longer now, although I don't know why I care since I won't be opening anytime soon!

Guys. You don't want your 2005s shipped during the summer anyways. You can't be sure that the shippers would use refrigerated containers, so your wines could be cooked. It was hot this August in France, especially the southeast.

Agreed James. Not complaining, just reporting! It probably won't be safe to ship here until November, but they're aging just as well in their warehouse (I assume) as they will in my cellar.

I drank a bottle of 2005 Gloria last night in a restaurant Bordeaux and it was glorious. Sure it was just a baby. But it was so good with lots of licorice, blackberry and fresh mushroom on the nose. Full and velvety-textured, it was tight but generous at the same time. It will be great in five or six years but I was happy to drink it in its youth too!

James how far in advance are these 2005 Bordeaux your drinking being decanted?

It was decanted at the table... It would have been better a couple of hours before.

Don't think anyone would argue with that James. I think most of these comments are in response to your question about what delivery dates we were promised. Don't know anyone that wants their 05 futures shipped in the Summer. I'll wait for the remainder of mine until the weather is better.

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Originally posted by James Suckling:
Guys. You don't want your 2005s shipped during the summer anyways. You can't be sure that the shippers would use refrigerated containers, so your wines could be cooked. It was hot this August in France, especially the southeast.

Woo Hoo, Larcis Ducasse in and ready for delivery...J. Leve check your e-mail, looks like you were cc'd also. If you like, I would be happy to take your delivery and hold it for you

With this, all retailers from which I ordered have let me know my 2005 futures are in...except Premier Cru of course.

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With this, all retailers from which I ordered have let me know my 2005 futures are in...except Premier Cru of course.

I hate you....

What were the delivery dates promised for most of you? I would have thought Spring 2008?

Just a firm 2008 here. My LWS is upstanding, and I know they'll track down my cases at cost if they don't come in the shipments they're expecting early this fall.

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What were the delivery dates promised for most of you? I would have thought Spring 2008?

They never promise, it's just an expected delivery date and this year it was delayed due in part to the strikes in France.

I've received all of my futures from the Wine Exchange except for one label.

I have one order from the Wine Room I have not received yet.

I had one order with Meritage Wine that I have received.

I had a couple of labels on order from Hi-Time Wine that I received.

I've had a number of orders with the Wine House. They've been trickling in over the last few months.

Same thing with K&L Wines. My orders slowly trickle in. There are a few outstanding.

I have a number of orders with Wally's. So far I have not received anything from them.

Everything should show up by December I would think.

I have yet to receive 95% of my futures. I bought more than in any other vintage as other priorities will limit my wine budget in the next few years.

I will pop a 2005 Clos les Lunelles tonight. Hopefully it hasn't shut down yet.

James- Wanted you to know that I was notified by Winex today that my 2005 Malescot futures have arrived. Not much left after this is delivered.

Have received: Ch Margaux, Leoville Barton, Monbrison, Pavillon Rouge, Haut Bailly, Lascombes, and Brane Cantenac.

After delivery of Malescot, I will still be waiting for Haut Brion, Villhardy, and Palmer.

You made some nice choices. I can't wait to try some of the 2005s at the Wine Experience tasting I am conducting in a few weeks. The Malescot will be there

The local monopoly will finally be releasing the 05's, any decent values here?

http://www.bcliquorstores.com/pdf/bordeaux2005brochure.pdf

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Originally posted by Dunder:
The local monopoly will finally be releasing the 05's, any decent values here?

http://www.bcliquorstores.com/pdf/bordeaux2005brochure.pdf

NO.

No surprises there Thanks though.

I've received the following 2005 Bordeaux:
Pavie Macquin
Canon La Gaffeliere
Fleur Cardinale
Leoville-Poyfere
Rolland Cuvee

I'm still waiting for:
Malescot (Premier Cru)
Pontet Canet (Premier Cru)
Leoville Barton (Premier Cru)
Lascombes (JJBuckley)
La Fleur Petrus (Premier Cru)
Rol Valentin (Wine Room)
Brane-Cantenac (JJBuckley)
Lunelles (Sams)
Monbousquet (JJBuckley)
Calon Segur (JJBuckley)
Boyd Cantenac (Wine House)
Haut Bergey (Sams)
Lucia (Sams}
Corbin (Sams)
Bellisle Mondotte (Wine House)