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post #14701 of 15993
12/8/12 at 5:02pm
The Languedoc region has a lot of duds, but some amazing values I have found. I have had a ton of great $9 bords, but a bunch of $7 ones go down the drain. I have recently found some great below $15 walla walla, wa values as well.
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post #14702 of 15993
12/8/12 at 5:36pm
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Originally Posted by Piobaire View Post

$7 and #41 on WS Top 100 this year:
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For the money? Never had better.

This is actually a favourite of my father-in-law. Have you had the Classico Ripasso or the straight Valpolicella?

Tonight we're doing a 2000 Chateau de Chantegrive. Really felt like an earthy Bordeaux and the fellah at the wine place I frequent recommended this- I'm realising that one has to spend at least $40 to get anything that doesn't taste like piss out of Bordeaux (in BC, anyway).
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post #14703 of 15993
12/8/12 at 5:41pm
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post

The Languedoc region has a lot of duds, but some amazing values I have found.

Understatement. Almost didnt buy it for that reason.

Value is definitely there, problem is sometimes you have to try 3 or 4 shitters to find one. Loire red is best value in France IMO, the nice part is the consistency is there so you don't fail very often.

Rhone Villages can sometimes be great value, but when you hit a shitter its as if you bought a bottle of pepper infused poo juice.

Value in general is outside of France.
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post #14704 of 15993
12/8/12 at 5:45pm
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Value in general is outside of France.

I disagree strongly.
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post #14705 of 15993
12/8/12 at 5:46pm
From the other night:

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Here's a mag I recently cracked:

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Not so long ago:

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Tasting a bit ago:

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post #14706 of 15993
12/8/12 at 5:57pm
Re: Pio's chianti. I was skeptical but found this to be pretty good. Plenty of acidity that should give it some years.
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post #14707 of 15993
12/8/12 at 6:00pm
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post

I disagree strongly.

I disagree more strongly.
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post #14708 of 15993
12/8/12 at 6:15pm
but he's right and you're wrong
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post #14709 of 15993
12/8/12 at 6:20pm
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but he's right and you're wrong

Who and who

And regardless, please explain your response. Interesting debate.
Edited by idfnl - 12/8/12 at 6:31pm
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post #14710 of 15993
12/8/12 at 7:38pm
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Originally Posted by idfnl View Post

Understatement. Almost didnt buy it for that reason.
Value is definitely there, problem is sometimes you have to try 3 or 4 shitters to find one. Loire red is best value in France IMO, the nice part is the consistency is there so you don't fail very often.
Rhone Villages can sometimes be great value, but when you hit a shitter its as if you bought a bottle of pepper infused poo juice.
Value in general is outside of France.

I agree it can be a minefield in some regions but disagree strongly with your view that value wines are not to be found. Pretty much anything from Kermit, Louis/Dressner or Neal Rosenthal is going to be good and the majority of their portfolios are reasonably priced.
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post #14711 of 15993
12/8/12 at 7:44pm
Sipping this while waiting for dinner to be done... '11 Huet demi-sec from Le Mont. So nicely balanced between acidity and sweetness. It will accompany Robuchon's guinea fowl with roast potatoes brilliantly.

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post #14712 of 15993
12/8/12 at 10:58pm
Drank some 2002 Lopez de Heredia Bosconia Reserva with dinner tonight. I thought it was a great wine--balanced and elegant without any obtrusive characteristics.
Edited by erictheobscure - 12/8/12 at 11:44pm
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post #14713 of 15993
12/9/12 at 2:56am
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You should try Chapoutier's Bila-Haut. Quite good.

This
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post #14714 of 15993
12/9/12 at 3:01am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by idfnl View Post

Value in general is outside of France.

I find the opposite, especially Rhones. Les Figues, Bila Haut, Valeria, Galaves, and on and on. Super wines for around a tenner.
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post #14715 of 15993
12/9/12 at 3:03am
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Originally Posted by patrickBOOTH View Post

I have recently found some great below $15 walla walla, wa values as well.

Which ones did you like? Many thanks.
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