Has anyone tried the golden stuff?

Yes, lots of people.

Last weekend.

I have not had one this year.

PH

Do bears sh!t in the woods?

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Originally posted by wineismylife:
Last weekend.

Heck yeah!

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Has anyone tried the golden stuff?

Sure. It's not that rare. It's just overpriced. You too can try it if you want to pay the tariff.

I've always wondered.. are Bordeaux's and other French wines much cheaper if I were to buy over there on a trip?

Tried the '89 and the '01 this year. Really great stuff, and incredibly expensive, however, it is somewhat reasonable in comparison to the top red Bordeaux out there.

I had one for the first time this year -- a half bottle of the 2002. It was a $100+ well spent. Very balanced, elegant, not coyingly sweet. Clearly head and shoulders better than another Sauternes that was half (or maybe a third) of the price.

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Originally posted by DoubleD:
I had one for the first time this year -- a half bottle of the 2002. It was a $100+ well spent. Very balanced, elegant, not coyingly sweet. Clearly head and shoulders better than another Sauternes that was half (or maybe a third) of the price.

you mena the 2001 Guirard 750ml that I opened? head and shoulders for sure.
it was 80$

I had the 1989 for the second time a little while ago and was underwhelmed...again. This time it was along with a vertical at a D'Yquem tasting dinner. The 1962 also underwhelming - more of the monolithic profile of the 89. Young ones were ok but not worth the juice by any stretch.

I haven't tasted the 01. It may be stellar and worth the price.

The 1983 was stunning - had it the night after the D'Yquem tasting dinner. The 83 was a bit lighter than the 89 but way more complex and interesting. Ethereal. If you want to splurge on a great, aged d'Yquem, I'd recommend the 83.

That said, there are many other great Sauternes that you can buy 10 of for the price of 1 d'Yquem in any given vintage. Whether that is good QPR is up to each of us to decide.

I have to figure out how to be in the neighborhood when Board-O opens his last 1967.

PH

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Originally posted by DoubleD:
I had one for the first time this year -- a half bottle of the 2002. It was a $100+ well spent. Very balanced, elegant, not coyingly sweet. Clearly head and shoulders better than another Sauternes that was half (or maybe a third) of the price.

you mena the 2001 Guirard 750ml that I opened? head and shoulders for sure.
it was 80$

Yup, that's the one. I think it's $80 for a 750 though.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I have to figure out how to be in the neighborhood when Board-O opens his last 1967.

PH

We could invite him down here.
He reports that his power went out about 10AM today or so.

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Originally posted by VinCentric:
I haven't tasted the 01. It may be stellar and worth the price.

Can be had for the low low price of $475.95 at Bay and King or Queen and Coxwell LCBOs.

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Originally posted by CSM:

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Originally posted by VinCentric:
I haven't tasted the 01. It may be stellar and worth the price.

Can be had for the low low price of $475.95 at Bay and King or Queen and Coxwell LCBOs.

If that's for a 750 you should back up the truck.

PH

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Originally posted by CSM:

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Originally posted by VinCentric:
I haven't tasted the 01. It may be stellar and worth the price.

Can be had for the low low price of $475.95 at Bay and King or Queen and Coxwell LCBOs.

I like the 95 cents in the price -- like it's gonna be more appealing than $476.

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Originally posted by irwin:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I have to figure out how to be in the neighborhood when Board-O opens his last 1967.

PH

We could invite him down here.
He reports that his power went out about 10AM today or so.

Board-O. Come on down! I'll open something suitable to start. Let's say a 1988 Krug and a 1982 Mouton........

PH

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Originally posted by CSM:

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Originally posted by VinCentric:
I haven't tasted the 01. It may be stellar and worth the price.

Can be had for the low low price of $475.95 at Bay and King or Queen and Coxwell LCBOs.

If that's for a 750 you should back up the truck.

PH

Not a chance, it's for a 375.

you mena the 2001 Guirard 750ml that I opened? head and shoulders for sure.
it was 80$[/QUOTE]Yup, that's the one. I think it's $80 for a 750 though.[/QUOTE]

+1 I've had the 01 Guiraud 3 times, stunning each time. Opened a 1990 Guiraud at the last offline.

The most recent price (US) I paid for the 01 Guiraud was $60.

$160 last week for 01 Rieussec (but haven't opened yet).

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Originally posted by CSM:

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:

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Originally posted by CSM:

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Originally posted by VinCentric:
I haven't tasted the 01. It may be stellar and worth the price.

Can be had for the low low price of $475.95 at Bay and King or Queen and Coxwell LCBOs.

If that's for a 750 you should back up the truck.

PH

Not a chance, it's for a 375.

WAIT! They reduced it by $100 so it's only $375 for a half!

What? When I purchased it, it was $475.

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Originally posted by PurpleHaze:
I have to figure out how to be in the neighborhood when Board-O opens his last 1967.

PH

No fair - 1967 is my birth year, and I'll take him to dinner at Kiki's if he brings it this way!

CA has banned foie but I remember a 1986 yquem with that pairing that was magical. The 03s seem to be a good deal compared to recent prices.

On my 100th birthday, I plan on opening a 2001 Yquem from magnum. It might be too young but it should be tasty.