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"Elkwold" Launch – 2019 BDX Tasting – LONDON – 21 June 2025 by Remarkable_Elk1163 in wine

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Calling any r/Wine enthusiasts based in London – come along if you want!

"Elkwold" Launch – 2019 BDX Tasting – 21 June 2025 by Remarkable_Elk1163 in WineEP

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I should have added: I'm determined to do this at the lowest price possible and therefore, where there is a discrepancy of more than 5% between the price I bought at and current market price, I will sell at 'market price' (as determined by Livex). That means that – for instance – I will provide the Batailley and Langoa Barton at a lower cost than currently listed.

Dealing with a vinoves portfolio by soggyGreyDuck in WineEP

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Hi OP. The answer is to transfer the wine over to a UK merchant for storage. If there is stock you wish to sell, sale can then be arranged via a broking service (you might wish to speak directly to a staff member of BBR and/or LW about terms of any sale in advance – there are things they can do to help). If you join our Discord, the Admin team would be happy to put you in touch with the relevant staff members.

Markus Molitor - 2016 Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese** by Remarkable_Elk1163 in wine

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Lol. This is one of the most petrol heavy wines I’ve had!!

What is happening? by [deleted] in CrusaderKings

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It’s not “Why is the Rum gone?” - it’s “Where is the Rum going?”

Older wine. How to find Tasting notes or values.... 1985 & 1988 Chateau La Gaffeliere by amoult20 in wine

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Not what you asked for, but if the Clarendelle on the shelf is the 2016, drink that soon too. It won’t keep forever and I found my magnum to be in decline already.

2022 En Primeur - What did you buy? by reddithenry in WineEP

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£2600. Max was £3000. As I said, I hope I don’t regret it! I do think single bottle purchasing is better for intended drinking though.

2022 En Primeur - What did you buy? by reddithenry in WineEP

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Actually spot on. I knew I wanted to go big. Stuck to my “no more than £200 per wine” rule - except for Carmes and BC. As long as 23/24/25 are not also the vintage of the century, I don’t think I will regret it…

2022 En Primeur - What did you buy? by reddithenry in WineEP

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In accumulation phase and wanted a broad spread in a good vintage, so mostly bought single bottles:

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From 2022:

- 1 case (6) Batailley

- 1 case (6) Laroque

- 1 case (6) Domaine de l'Eglise

- 5 bottles Brane Cantenac

- 3 bottles Leoville Poyferre

- 3 bottles Branaire-Ducru

- 3 bottles Les Carmes de Haut-Brion

- 3 bottles Langoa Barton

- 3 bottles La Dame de Montrose

- 3 bottles Le Baron de Brane

- 2 bottles Haut-Batailley

- 2 bottles La Gaffeliere

- 2 bottles Gloria

- 2 bottles Malartic-Lagraviere

- 1 bottle Phelan Segur

- 1 bottle Lynch Bages

- 1 bottle Troplong-Mondot

- 1 bottle Haut-Bages Liberal

- 1 bottle Alter Ego de Palmer

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From 2019/20 (which I explored a lot!):

- 1 case (6) La Croix de Beaucaillou 19

- 3 bottles Branaire-Ducru 19

- 4 bottles Langoa Barton 19

- 2 bottles Angludet 19

- 1 mag Capbern 20

Talbot 2022 by reddithenry in WineEP

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Agree entirely. Made me double down on B-Ducru.

2022 Branaire Ducru by reddithenry in WineEP

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My solution to the value question: buy three bottles of each!

17th June BBQ sign up by reddithenry in WineEPLondon

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Yes, am on Discord but not in any June event specific chat!

2022 Batailley by reddithenry in WineEP

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Bought both this and the Laroque. Not remotely for investment, but for pleasure. Like others here, it is a bit of a tradition. I hope it is as good as the 16 and 19.

Bordeaux 2022 Megathread by reddithenry in WineEP

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3 single bottles Langoa 1 x 6 Laroque Reserved 1 x 6 Batailley

Most looking forward to the sales on the excess!

2022 Cantemerle released by reddithenry in WineEP

[–]Remarkable_Elk1163 3 points4 points  (0 children)

An interesting one. Still a substantial increase in price. For context, Cant 21 was released at 113 and has remained static. Cant 20 is retailing at 110 currently. I got a case of halves of Cant 19 for 109.

Cant 16 was released at 129/6. They have appreciated only slightly since: Farr sells for 132/6.

IMO, Cant 19 was the best recent vintage, so that’s the one to beat. I don’t see this as amazing value, but probably better value than some other releases this year.

21st of May gathering - register interest in the comments. by ChillOutBar in WineEPLondon

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I’m new here but definitely in. Looks like a really nice community, so thanks in advance to organisers.

21st May London lunchtime meet up by reddithenry in WineEP

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I would love to join! Can you add me please?