So what have you bought lately?

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 12:17 am

Blanquito wrote:What’s the Lles Feray cost these days?

My allocated tranche of six was low-30s. This post-release was $45.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:14 am

A few bottles of 2013 Super Substance Merlot, Washington State.

I feel like i don't have enough patience to wait for modern vintages Bordeaux 25 years...

Good grab Bill.

And all 2016 are a good buy, will be good forever. i guess especially Branaire as I've always liked it on other vintages. I have some 2018 and 2019 reserved.

Nic

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:17 am

Remember that Branaire we drank, Nicola, in the lobby of the hotel in Napa back in '02, with a man known as Setab, I want to say it was a 1995, no?

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:29 am

Normally, i have a good "wine memory", but not for this one. But something I remember well is that setab was a fan and promoter of the 1995 vintage, so I guess you're right Jim.

Nic

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 1:32 am

Yes, me, you, and Setab drank a 1995 Branaire Ducru in the lobby of that Marriott we stayed at in 2002, on the Saturday afternoon before the Saturday night dinner.

jal · Post by **jal** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:48 pm

My first St Innocent purchases. Running out of older red Burgundies

2015 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard x 2
2016 Pinot Noir Freedom Hill Vineyard
2016 Pinot Noir Justice Vineyard
2016 Pinot Noir Momtazi Vineyard x 4
2016 Pinot Noir Shea Vineyard x 2
2016 Pinot Noir Temperance Hill Vineyard
2016 Pinot Noir Zenith Vineyard

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 6:55 pm

Omg very well done indeed, Jacques, I was literally getting ready to make an almost identical mixed case purchase.

William P · Post by **William P** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 8:05 pm

Nice score Jacques.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Sun Sep 20, 2020 9:08 pm

Good purchase, Jacques. Sorry we ran out of time last weekend before getting to the SI.

jal · Post by **jal** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:55 am

Thanks guys
Excited to try some. My only experiences so far have been with Stefan

William P · Post by **William P** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:44 pm

6 - 2015 - Ch. Meyney $22.50

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 11:20 am

That's a steal!

OrlandoRobert · Post by **OrlandoRobert** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:09 pm

Wow, major steal!

Racer Chris · Post by **Racer Chris** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 1:43 pm

Meyney was better in both 2014 and 2016, but I wouldn't blink at the 2015 for $22.50

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:10 pm

1/2 bottle?

William P · Post by **William P** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:12 pm

jckba wrote:1/2 bottle?

No, 750 ml.

William P · Post by **William P** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:15 pm

Racer Chris wrote:Meyney was better in both 2014 and 2016, but I wouldn't blink at the 2015 for $22.50

At 22.50 I have a hard time finding quaffers, so I think I "done good" on this purchase.

Musigny 151 · Post by **Musigny 151** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 2:33 pm

A lot of JJ Prum 2019, mostly gold kap, but all the others from kabinett up.

Seems like this is going to be a great year in the Mosel, and buying Prum is a no brainer.

jal · Post by **jal** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:16 pm

Very nice Bill. That's a coup!

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 6:50 pm

Four bottles of 2005 Ch. Duhart Milon for £60ib or £72 each all in.

One case of 12 of 2010 Ch. D’Issan for £660ib or £55ib per bottle.

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 8:34 pm

6 Armailhac 2018 @ 50
6 Louis Michel Chablis 2018 @ 27
6 Henri Boillot Meursault Poruzots 2018 @ 83
6 Henri Boillot Puligny Combettes 2018 @ 100

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 10:57 pm

You are an amazing man, Stefan Johnson.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 1:58 am

Comte Flaneur wrote:Four bottles of 2005 Ch. Duhart Milon for £60ib or £72 each all in.

One case of 12 of 2010 Ch. D’Issan for £660ib or £55ib per bottle.

How come you bought some 2005 Duhart Milon Comte? You would have been better with some 2003, as "Eric was effusive in his praise for the ‘delicious’ 2003"...

Nic

P.s. Easy choice between 2005 or 2003 Duhart Milon!

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 10:07 am

I don’t remember trying the 2003 Duhart Nic but I can well imagine it is one of the most successful 2003s along with the likes of Montrose and Sociando-Mallet given what Eric said about the ‘cold terroir’. Having said that the warmest vintage on show at the Duhart tasting was the 2009 which was my least favourite wine even if it was technically superior to the 2011.

But I was pleasantly surprised by the 2005 after some mixed experiences in tastings this year with this vintage. I was surprised how accessible it was and at the same price as the 2003 not a difficult choice.

Talking of 2009 yesterday I picked up 12 x 375s of 2009 Langoa at £29 each all in, and 6 x 750 of 2009 Brane Cantenac for £69 each all in.

jckba · Post by **jckba** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 12:06 pm

Put in a preorder for a case of 2016 Mascarello Monprivato with Polaner and am quite miffed as the wine increased 33% in its wholesale price year over year and while yes the 2016 Baroli are hot, I really don’t know if this increase is producer driven or just another fun datapoint of our lovely 3 tiered system.

JCNorthway · Post by **JCNorthway** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:04 pm

The recent comments about 2014 Bordeaux wines finally put me over the edge. I now have a mixed case of this vintage on its way.

3 x Lafon Rochet
3 x Lilian Ladouys
3 x Meyney
3 x La Gurgue

Hopefully they will scratch the itch.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:32 pm

Made a trip to NH today:

2016 La Conseillante x 1
2016 Grand Puy Lacoste x 4
2016 Branaire Ducru x 6
2016 d'Escurac x 6
2015 Joanin Becot x 6
Pol Roger NV x 4
2016 Kirwan x 1
2016 Lacoste Borie x 10
2016 Lilian Ladouys x 4
2016 Latour Martillac x 1
2015 Marquis de Terme x 1
2015 Larose Trintaudon x 3
2016 La Fleur de Bouard x 2
2016 Corbin x 9

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 9:48 pm

Made my 1st trip to NH for the latest sale. Not as prodigious as Jim but I'm trying to restrain myself.

2016 Corbin 11
2016 Domaine De Chevalier 1

I am looking at a few more like Branaire, Giscours, Lafon Rochet and La Dame de Montrose

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:06 pm

I got my answer on the 2014 Haut Brion and Margaux, they are not discounting them further at $320 and $339 respectively, that is their cost.
I'll tell you, the Racer Chris 2015 Larose Trintaudon at $20.39 is a real bargain.

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:11 pm

I saw that and may pick up a few. I shared a 95' or 96' few years ago and was impressed how good it was at around 10 years age.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:24 pm

Gerry, I've had the '15 about 3-4 times now and it has been consistently excellent, especially when it gets a little air.
I'm going to pick up a case and buy some more Corbin from both 15 and 16, and then I've gotta decide whether I'm gonna go with the HB and/or Margaux.
I'm afraid I'm out on the '16 Mouton, too much.

Gerry M. · Post by **Gerry M.** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 10:34 pm

I'm definately heading back up there tomorrow and may head to Salem to grab the 16' Corbin they have. I have the 14' HB but may grab Margaux. +700/btl is out of my league except for a 89' HB I bought for my anniversary year. Happy hunting!

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:05 pm

Good haul, Jimbo. Hope you have some left by morning.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 11:35 pm

Oh, this should at least last me til Halloween.

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:08 am

You guys are crazy. A lot of wine will be good to celebrate (or forget and cry) Mr Trump re-election as President...

Nic

Comte Flaneur · Post by **Comte Flaneur** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:10 pm

At auction yesterday:

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stefan · Post by **stefan** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 8:37 pm

Some great prices there, Ian.

JimHow · Post by **JimHow** » Thu Oct 01, 2020 11:59 pm

I bought a bunch more of 2016 and 2015 Corbin, plus a mixed case of 2015 and 2016 St. innocent.
I'm done for 2020!!!!!

Nicklasss · Post by **Nicklasss** » Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:24 am

JimHow wrote:I bought a bunch more of 2016 and 2015 Corbin, plus a mixed case of 2015 and 2016 St. innocent.
I'm done for 2020!!!!!

LOL

Nic

stefan · Post by **stefan** » Fri Oct 02, 2020 12:25 am

>>
I'm done for 2020!!!!!
>>

At least until October.