Scott Frank
Scott Frank
sounds reasonable.
2009 Lapierre Morgon - anyone?
- Thread starter Florida Jim
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sounds reasonable.
Ian Fitzsimmons
Ian Fitzsimmons
To wit?
Keith Levenberg
Keith Levenberg
I'm not gonna play the top 3 game on this one, but Jadot/Chateau des Jacques and Pavillon de Chavennes deserve to get mentioned by someone.
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
I would defintely mention the Jadot/Chateau des Jacques if I could find them anymore.
Bill Lundstrom
Bill Lundstrom
plenty in maryland if thats of any help. it's also gotten pricey. low to mid 30's.
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
Excerpt from Schildknecht's comments:
"Exuberant strawberry and red raspberry in confitured and distilled form are threaded with lilac inner-mouth floral perfume, striking notes of blood orange rind, nutmeg, toasted pecan, blond tobacco, and subtle hints of game and forest floor. Silken in texture, sappy and pungent, this finishes with an exhilaratingly animated exchange of fruit, flower, and mineral elements and a sense of levity rare for its vintage. It will be worth following for at least 6-8 years, though one ought only to cellar Lapierres low-sulfur wines if ones conditions are optimum."
Those who know David's writings will understand that there were another 100 words along with this.
"Exuberant strawberry and red raspberry in confitured and distilled form are threaded with lilac inner-mouth floral perfume, striking notes of blood orange rind, nutmeg, toasted pecan, blond tobacco, and subtle hints of game and forest floor. Silken in texture, sappy and pungent, this finishes with an exhilaratingly animated exchange of fruit, flower, and mineral elements and a sense of levity rare for its vintage. It will be worth following for at least 6-8 years, though one ought only to cellar Lapierres low-sulfur wines if ones conditions are optimum."
Those who know David's writings will understand that there were another 100 words along with this.
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
Crap indeed - it didn't get a 95, so it's not worth buying.
(Now where are those emoticons?)
(Now where are those emoticons?)
Sharon Bowman
Sharon Bowman
Does that mean it watches Bresson films and drinks Pallagrello Nero?
Cristian Dezso
Cristian Dezso
I no longer subscribe but I am curious how other board darlings fared. Were there any Italian wines covered in the issue, and is there any word on the timing of the next Piemonte issue? I might subscribe for a month to read that when it comes out, as it was among the very few I followed.
As a side note, the 1995 Felsina Fontalloro is a wonderful wine, but only after a solid 3-4 hour decant. So is the 1988 Montevertine Riserva which also benefits for an hour or so of air, but its complexity begins to fade/hide after 4-5 hours.
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
A number of board darlings fared well (e.g. Brun).
Tom Glasgow
Thomas W Glasgow
That's unfortunate for those of who aren't ITB.
Oswaldo Costa
Oswaldo Costa
"Blond tobacco," who is he kidding?!
David M. Bueker
David M. Bueker
Living in tobacco country, and having tasted the Lapierre, I can see where he is coming from, even if I would use fewer words to say it.
I've got to say that, while I appreciate his sensibilities and his background on producers, Schildknecht's descriptions of wines make my eyes glaze over, much as the descriptive prose of Flaubert does. For reasons that I've yet to identify, too many adjectives and subordinate overwhelm my senses.
Mark Lipton
Sharon Bowman
Sharon Bowman
Could there be vigorous nodding on the internet...