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They are supposed to be Rousseau Chambertin, Pichon Baron, La Spinetta Barbaresco.
And also Vietti Barbera d'Alba Scarrone, I Sodi di San Niccolo, and Robert Weil.

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Saw this topic on another forum, so thought I would try it here.
There are so many good ones, but these come to mind first.....

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Mixed bag: Vieille Julienne CNdP 07 Vieux Donjon CNdP 07 Charvin CNdP 07 I have spent the weekend checking Charvin and thinking about picking up some 07 CNdP. Well done. Did you manage to try any of them before buying, if so I am interested to know what you though of both the Vieille Julienne and t...

Mixed bag: William Fevre Chablis 08 (Voulorent 1er, Valmur) Dagueneau Pur Sang 07 Vieille Julienne CNdP 07 Vieux Donjon CNdP 07 Charvin CNdP 07 Domaine Le Barroche Cuvee Pure CNdP 07 Craggy Range Le Sol 07 Akarua Cadence Pinot Noir 07 Il Poggione Brunello di Montalcino 04 Salicutti Brunello di Monta...

This debate is all rather academic now, as I see Bob Campbell reckons the 2008 is better than 2007

I wasn't really tracking any of the wines listed by dlo above. However, it does seem to me that Langtons has been pushing up estimates significantly over the last 12 months, particularly for Burgundy. I find this very hard to explain given the concurrent unravelling of global financial markets, econ...

If AP numbers represent a particular 'cuvee', does it follow that a given AP number is the same blend of vineyards (or single vineyard) each year? Are the same AP numbers produced year in year out? Eg. does Schaefer always make a #5 and a #17 Spatlese from Graacher Domprobst? Are they always from th...

Yes, thanks Pizzler. I've enjoyed reading your posts on German riesling. BTW, who is the foremost specialist reviewer of German riesling? Kolm? Schildknecht? Gilman? And what books would anyone recommend for providing a thorough profile of German wine regions and producers, and explanation of German...

you'll see gold capsules that mean nothing, gold capsules that are a reserve considered to be better by the producer (generally sweeter or more intense) or small lot auction wines that go for many times more than other bottlings from the the same vineyard. ...Prinz Hallgartener Jungfer Riesling Kab...

If the price is right, or the wine is good, I'll buy in quantity. From memory I bought 40 bottles of the 96 Dom and 30+ of 98 Rockford Basket Press shiraz. A normal purchase is a 6 pack, though champers tends to be by the dozen(s). Mike Crikey Mike!! How much do you drink or is it not all for perso...

# Best red: Wantirna Estate Lily Pinot Noir 1999 (a spectacular match with sashimi at Azuma's) # Best white: Main Ridge Estate Chardonnay 1998 (who says Aussie chardonnay doesn't age?) # Best value wine: Borgogno Barbera d'Alba Superiore 2001 (<$20 at Langtons) # Honourable mention: Fourrier Gevrey-...

Hi Everyone, I'm hoping someone might be able to help me in my quest to locate some 2003 F'Able Shiraz. My wife and I were recently given a couple of bottles of this wine and we were very impressed. I recently purchased a case of Vinecreat 2001 Shiraz; however I thought the F'Able was better. Cheer...

Minotaur, which city you in?.. Wow Rousseau 2005 & DRc 2005 at Langtons are scary exxy!! But considering that 90' richebourg is now $6k & 90 La tache $8k-10k.. the DRC 05's are still considerbly cheap if you have the $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. I cannot afford th...

not much yet in October, but i want to buy: - 05 Rousseau Chambertin & CdBeze - 05 DRC (ill take anything) - some more ceparello & ornelaia 04 (almost done) Now anyone know where i can get the first two wines in my wishlist? c edit: updated purchases Hey Christo, check your PM. Minotaur

Another expensive month...., luckily I was on holiday in July. 1 Penfolds Grange 1994 3 Mondavi CS Reserve 1995 1 Caymus CS Special Selection 1995 1 DRC Romanee Conti 2005 1 DRC La Tache 2005 1 DRC Richebourg 2005 1 DRC Romanee St. Vivant 2005 1 DRC Grand Echezeaux 2005 2 DRC Echezeaux 2005 1 Chate...

Focus has been on 2005 Burgundy. This month: De Vogue AC, Bonnes Mares, Musigny Drouhin various Latour-Giraud Meursault Perrieres & Genevrieres, Puligny Champs Canet Clos des Lambrays Ponsot Clos de la Roche (2004) Chateau de la Tour Clos Vougeot VV Also taking delivery of remaining 2004 Bdx and...

I would go for 2000 Brokenwood Graveyard 2000 Mount Mary Quintet 2000 Domaine A Cab Sauv 2000 Bannockburn Shiraz 2000 Mt Pleasant O'Shea 2000 Te Mata Coleraine 2000 Stonyridge Larose 2003 Seppelt St Peters 2003 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2003 Yarra Yarra Vineyard The Yarra Yarra 2003 Meerea Park Ale...

No doubt about it, Wynn's John Riddoch 1982.
Followed by Coldstream Hills Reserve 1992.

Also enjoyed:
Mamre Brook 2004, although young
Plantagenet 1994
Bowen Estate 2000
Petaluma 1991

AndyC, Thanks for the restaurant/shop recommendations. Re a HK offline, that sounds great, but I'm not sure I'm going to have a spare evening for it given work commitments. I will be there from 11-16 April. Would you require much notice if I do find a free evening? JamieB, Thanks for duty free sugge...

Going to Hong Kong soon, and wondered if anyone can recommend a good wine shop for sourcing a few bottles of top level French wine at reasonable prices (ie better than in Oz) to bring back home. I gather alcohol taxes are high, so prices are not exactly cheap. However, can you not buy duty free or g...

E Guigal Cote-Rotie La Mouline 1994 Didn't take any notes, going from memory.... Not from a heralded vintage, but very impressive nontheless. Fantastic nose on opening, then decanted for 1.5 hrs. Perhaps a little underwhelming initially, but after sitting in the glass for another hour, really came ...

Markg, Is there any difference between the original and the winemakers release? I had assumed they were the same wine, just held in Rockford's cellars for an extra couple of years. But interesting question is are they the same blend and were they bottled at the same time? Any insights would be appre...

I have bought quite a bit of wine from auction, but have never given too much thought about provenance. Sure I have come across the odd dud, but generally I have been happy with my purchases (at least those I have tried!). However, I recently bought a number of bottles of the same wine (in 1 lot), a...

Funny thing Davo, have had the same thing happen with 2 bottles of 1997 Cape Mentelle Zinfandel over the last year. I have 1 bottle to go, but too scared to open it so far... I wondered though whether it may be brett rather than cork taint, given the metallic characters you note (and which I also fo...

Going from memory, so don't quote me.. Voyager SSB 2000 - This was a little past it, although the last one I had 4 months ago was still going strong, and very good. Grosset Watervale Riesling 1999 - Very satisfying aged riesling, yet not as developed as I might have expected. Certainly plenty of hon...

Can't wait to try the 2002 version - didn't JO rate this very, very highly?

Thanks Wizz for your suggestions. You're right, its not sweet like a Sauternes say. But sometimes, I'm led to believe, Botrytis can come into play with VT wines. Problem seems to be that you can't tell from the label exactly how sweet its going to be, unless I guess you're familiar with the producer...

Langtons has a fairly detailed vintage chart on their website.
Its not always up to date, and I'm not sure if I agree with many of the ratings, but hey, this is no science....

I recently came to own 2 bottles of 1997 Hugel Gewurztraminer Vendange Tardive from Alsace. I'm keen to try one, but not sure what food to have it with. Being a late harvest wine would suggest with desert, but I gather the degree of sweetness can vary a lot with VT wines (some are even vinified comp...