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Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 11:24:16 AM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Could this list be useful?
Can't personally vouch for it, but it's worth a look:
http://www.bordeauxwinebureau.org/top_100.html
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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 11:36:17 AM   
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Status: offline 		I have only had a couple of the reds, all of which were easy drinking but forgettable.

However, I swear by the Chateau La Rose du Pin Bordeaux Blanc.  $10, not overly complex, but a really well made and consistent wine that has been one of our go-to white wines for the last year or so.  I only have one note on it, but it is one of my most consumed wines.


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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 12:02:11 PM   
Colonel Lawrence

 

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Status: offline 		Thanks for the tip, could be the white equivalent of my Norton Privada.
I too had only heard of a few of the wines.
May buy these two just to see if anyone thinks they're connected to the 'near'-namesakes:
Lafite Reserve Speciale Bordeaux Blanc
Château Cheval Brun.
L.


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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 12:15:58 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Colonel Lawrence

I too had only heard of a few of the wines.



whew! Now I don't feel so bad. 

but I think I'll keep a lookout for some of those Right Bankers  
The Sauternes from Freixenet should be easy to get here, too.

Thanks, CL.

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 12:21:05 PM   
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Status: offline 		We get Chateau de Seguin in Finland, which used to be my "Bordeaux" of choice before I got into wine seriously. Hasn't impressed me recently though...

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 12:36:39 PM   
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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 12:44:39 PM   
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We get Chateau de Seguin in Finland, which used to be my "Bordeaux" of choice before I got into wine seriously. Hasn't impressed me recently though...


I bought a bottle of the 05 not too long ago at Trader Joe's.  Here's my TN:

2005 Château de Seguin (France, Bordeaux, Bordeaux Supérieur)  6/18/2008rloomis83funky black wood and low key fruit with lots of malic acid. decanted vigorously to settle down the sour acidity. bitter blk tea tannic finish. disjointed, unbalanced, dull fruit -- but past it all, rather drinkable after a good thrashing in the decanter. (223 views)


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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 1:11:10 PM   
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http://www.cellartracker.com/list.asp?Country=France&Region=Bordeaux&iUserOverride=26738&Table=NotesProducer

Just change the number in the UserOverride= part to switch to another user who really knows something about Bordeaux.

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 1:38:03 PM   
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Status: offline 		I too work very hard to find those little affordable gems that allow me to drink fairly well on a limited budget. 

A couple producers I would recommend that are not on the list are Chateau Cantelys ($20-$30 depending on vintage, thier Blanc is excellent too) and Chateau Fourcas Hosten (typically $15-$30, but I think the 05 went up pretty significantly).






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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/22/2008 7:24:26 PM   
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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/23/2008 12:36:04 AM   
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Status: offline 		The Liversan is a very good Bordeaux that is a mainstay in the in-laws cellar.  They get about 10 cases a year.

Give it 3-5 years before opening - good, classic, medium bodied Bordeaux.  The antithesis of the parker-point chasing slut wines out there.

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/23/2008 4:55:26 AM   
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ORIGINAL: jhannah27

Chateau Fourcas Hosten (typically $15-$30, but I think the 05 went up pretty significantly).




just ordered a case @ 15 euro/bottle (2005)

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/24/2008 7:26:12 PM   
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Status: offline 		Glad to hear I am not alone on the Fourcas Hosten.  I haven't had the 05, but I had a brief love affair with the 2003 over the last year.  Really excellent stuff for the money.

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/24/2008 7:27:46 PM   
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ORIGINAL: pjaines

The Liversan is a very good Bordeaux that is a mainstay in the in-laws cellar.  They get about 10 cases a year.

Give it 3-5 years before opening - good, classic, medium bodied Bordeaux.  The antithesis of the parker-point chasing slut wines out there.


10 cases?!?  Does your wife have a sister?


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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/25/2008 1:53:35 AM   
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French lesbians?  A cellar full of wine?  Sounds like something Serge would dream up.

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/25/2008 1:54:02 AM   
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Status: offline 		I see Fourcas Dupre 2003 is noted as 26-28 dollar wine. Funny, as I bought a half-case recently at 8 dollars per bottle. And Patache d'Aux is around 15$ here.

Perhaps I should buy a few more cases?

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/25/2008 7:58:28 PM   
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Doesn't seem to be a Bordeaux too many of you have, but I think it has great fruit and structure.  And the price?-- $10.39 USD

I would venture to guess that there is not a CA cab for double the price out there that can compete with this wine.

If anyone else can find it, please try it and let me know how you feel.  I wish I had bought more.

Craig

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/25/2008 9:52:10 PM   
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http://www.cellartracker.com/list.aspVintage=2005&MasterVarietal=Red+Bordeaux+Blend&Country=France&Region=Bordeaux&HideNullNote=0&T=1000&Table=NotesProducer

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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/25/2008 9:54:29 PM   
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RE: Affordable Bordeaux? - 9/26/2008 1:01:38 AM   
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ORIGINAL: jhannah27

Glad to hear I am not alone on the Fourcas Hosten.  I haven't had the 05, but I had a brief love affair with the 2003 over the last year.  Really excellent stuff for the money.


the 2007 (futures) are selling for 7 euros...

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