Jenise
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Fredrik L wrote:Okay, here is a tough one: which was the latest 88 you had that really gobsmacked you?
Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L
Fredrik L wrote:Okay, here is a tough one: which was the latest 88 you had that really gobsmacked you?
Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L
Jenise
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
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Fredrik L wrote:Okay, here is a tough one: which was the latest 88 you had that really gobsmacked you?
Greetings from Sweden / Fredrik L
David M. Bueker
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Jenise
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
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Dale Williams
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
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David M. Bueker
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Harry Cantrell wrote:88-Yquem of course
Jenise
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
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Dale Williams wrote:While I don't think any '88 is a "gobsmacking" wine, I like '88s as long as you plan for the style.
My favorite '88s are Haut Brion and VCC, though Certan de May was surprisingly lush.
Jenise wrote:Dale Williams wrote:While I don't think any '88 is a "gobsmacking" wine, I like '88s as long as you plan for the style.
My favorite '88s are Haut Brion and VCC, though Certan de May was surprisingly lush.
The HB was gorgeous. I also liked 88 Lynch Moussas (and) several St. Emilions of no special note that were quite delish at about 15 years out.
Jenise
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Covert wrote:Should I drink my one '98 within ten years? I was planning on leaving it to an heir, if I can ever find one worthy, as it supposedly wouldn't be at its prime until after my demise.
Jenise
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 2:45 pm
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Covert wrote:Jenise wrote:Dale Williams wrote:While I don't think any '88 is a "gobsmacking" wine, I like '88s as long as you plan for the style.
My favorite '88s are Haut Brion and VCC, though Certan de May was surprisingly lush.
The HB was gorgeous. I also liked 88 Lynch Moussas (and) several St. Emilions of no special note that were quite delish at about 15 years out.
My futures case of 2011 Lynch Moussas arrived at Wally's. As you know, Robert Parker rated it in the 70's, maybe, or close, to the lowest rating he gave any Bordeaux of that vintage. Would you like me to ask Wally's to ship you up a bottle this fall when I take delivery? In case Mr. Parker made a mistake, or does not share our tastes? I liked the wine very much when I tasted it in NYC, as you might remember me posting.
I adored a glass of '88 Mouton, BTW, at my brother's girlfriend's house. His young boy, who had never tasted wine before, had a sip and loved it, too, taking the liberty of pouring himself more helpings, like it was a soda pop, and the bottle quickly disappeared. So I bought a bottle and later opened it, and I had a similar experience to the one you described with Lafite.
Jenise wrote:Covert wrote:Should I drink my one '98 within ten years? I was planning on leaving it to an heir, if I can ever find one worthy, as it supposedly wouldn't be at its prime until after my demise.
Yes, you should. #1, The difference between here and absolute prime may not be all that great, and your ability to taste the greatness of the pedigree even if you opened it tonight is going to greatly outpace that of any of the heirs you might will it to. Greatness is typically not evident to the untrained palate, nor is it meaningful to the unschooled wine drinker. DRINK IT YOURSELF.
Dale Williams
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
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Dale Williams
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Tue Mar 21, 2006 4:32 pm
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