I've been searching for a decent bottle of Red Burgundy that I may serve
with a dinner I'm preparing, of herbed pork tenderloin. I scoured this
group and got some recommendations, none of which I've been able to find
locally (Portland, ME). The only shop with a decent selection is Browne
Trading, and comparing their prices with the median prices I've seen on
wine-searcher reveals that their prices for mid range and up Bordeaux, Port,
and Burgundy are about 200% market price (as an example, they're selling a
bottle of 1996 Carruades de Lafite for $125, where I can buy the same bottle
2 blocks away for $58, which may still be above the median for this).

Anyway...

Two wines that I've had two different shop owners recommend are wines that I
cannot find any reference to in this group. They a

2002 Dom. François Raquillet Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes
2002 Dom. Brintet Mercurey Rouge Les Vieilles Vignes

They are both selling for around $28USD locally. Does anyone know anything
about these wines? I've googled this group's history and have found
nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

If anybody can recommend a widely available California or Oregon Pinot Noir,
I might chose to do that instead. Maine is a bit behind the times when it
comes to Burgundy and Pinot Noir, though. I can get literally any Bordeaux
I want, just about anywhere decent, but the selection of Burg. and PN are
about nill everywhere. Odd.

- Chris

On 9-Feb-2005, "Chris Sprague"
wrote:

I've been searching for a decent bottle of Red Burgundy that I may serve
with a dinner I'm preparing, of herbed pork tenderloin. I scoured this
group and got some recommendations, none of which I've been able to find
locally (Portland, ME). The only shop with a decent selection is Browne
Trading, and comparing their prices with the median prices I've seen on
wine-searcher reveals that their prices for mid range and up Bordeaux,
Port,
and Burgundy are about 200% market price (as an example, they're selling a
bottle of 1996 Carruades de Lafite for $125, where I can buy the same
bottle
2 blocks away for $58, which may still be above the median for this).

Anyway...

Two wines that I've had two different shop owners recommend are wines that
I
cannot find any reference to in this group. They a

2002 Dom. François Raquillet Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes
2002 Dom. Brintet Mercurey Rouge Les Vieilles Vignes

They are both selling for around $28USD locally. Does anyone know anything
about these wines? I've googled this group's history and have found
nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

If anybody can recommend a widely available California or Oregon Pinot
Noir,
I might chose to do that instead. Maine is a bit behind the times when it
comes to Burgundy and Pinot Noir, though. I can get literally any
Bordeaux
I want, just about anywhere decent, but the selection of Burg. and PN are
about nill everywhere. Odd.

- Chris

Chris, I wish that I knew more about Burgundy and could help you on that
score but alas it is one region where (mainly because of pricing) I just
haven't ventured much. I have seen both of the wines you've mentioned, but
have no direct experience with them to guide you. The only thing that I can
say is that I believe 2002 was a better vintage than typical for
Burgundy.... or was it 2001? See what I mean

On the other hand, we grill and roast pork tenderloin on a regular basis and
Oregon Pinot Noir always seems to work well. A relatively new one in Alabma
is Walnut City Wineworks Reserve for about $22. It's hard to imagine a good
quality, reserve label Pinot for this price but it really shines. They make
a couple of single vineyard bottlings in the $35 range but we tend to stick
with the regular reserve.

One other suggestion, which may be out there but we like it nonetheless, is
a decent Valpolicella.

Good luck!
Gary

I don't know why you have your heart set on Burgundy(red). Consider a
quality German Reisling, or an Austrian Reisling.

Can you be shipped from out of state? If so, go to wine searcher and
buy there

On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 23:28:06 GMT, "Chris Sprague"
wrote:

I've been searching for a decent bottle of Red Burgundy that I may serve
with a dinner I'm preparing, of herbed pork tenderloin. I scoured this
group and got some recommendations, none of which I've been able to find
locally (Portland, ME). The only shop with a decent selection is Browne
Trading, and comparing their prices with the median prices I've seen on
wine-searcher reveals that their prices for mid range and up Bordeaux, Port,
and Burgundy are about 200% market price (as an example, they're selling a
bottle of 1996 Carruades de Lafite for $125, where I can buy the same bottle
2 blocks away for $58, which may still be above the median for this).

Anyway...

Two wines that I've had two different shop owners recommend are wines that I
cannot find any reference to in this group. They a

2002 Dom. François Raquillet Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes
2002 Dom. Brintet Mercurey Rouge Les Vieilles Vignes

They are both selling for around $28USD locally. Does anyone know anything
about these wines? I've googled this group's history and have found
nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

If anybody can recommend a widely available California or Oregon Pinot Noir,
I might chose to do that instead. Maine is a bit behind the times when it
comes to Burgundy and Pinot Noir, though. I can get literally any Bordeaux
I want, just about anywhere decent, but the selection of Burg. and PN are
about nill everywhere. Odd.

- Chris

On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 23:28:06 GMT, "Chris Sprague" .=
adelphia.net said:

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] about these wines? I've googled this group's history and have found
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Hi Chris,=20

As a sometime fellow mainiac I thought I'd try to help. Not that I can off=
er much.
I don't know either of the wines in question. I read that Raquillet tends =
to like a lot
of oak, balanced with round fruit. For Luc Brintet I have note only on a M=
ercury Blanc
that appears fresh and acidic. Acid is not typically hard to come by in Me=
rcury. Seems
like a good winemaker though, might be worth a shot.

You might want to try to get hold of something from Saintsbury, their pinot=
s are
widely available and well made to my tastes, even at the lower end.

HTH a little,

-E


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Chris,
Sorry I can't help, don't know either wine. As a generality 2002 was an
excellent vintage in the C=F4te Chalonaise, though.

Portland is a tough place to wine shop. Some decent selections at
Browne and that place near the downtown market, but prices sky high.

I did find some interesting Italian stuff in that place (The Clown?)
that's downstairs in an antique shop. Including some old Jermanns for
$5!

Chris Sprague wrote:
I've been searching for a decent bottle of Red Burgundy that I may
serve
with a dinner I'm preparing, of herbed pork tenderloin. I scoured
this
group and got some recommendations, none of which I've been able to
find
locally (Portland, ME).
snip-snip

Chris, do you have any reason to go down to Boston? Great selection
down there if you can do the 3-hour drive...

Mark

"DaleW" wrote in message
oups.com...
Chris,
Sorry I can't help, don't know either wine. As a generality 2002 was an
excellent vintage in the Cte Chalonaise, though.

Portland is a tough place to wine shop. Some decent selections at
Browne and that place near the downtown market, but prices sky high.

I did find some interesting Italian stuff in that place (The Clown?)
that's downstairs in an antique shop. Including some old Jermanns for
$5!


Thanks for the suggestion The Clown. This is indeed one of the two
places where this wine was recommended to me.

wrote in message
oups.com...

Chris, do you have any reason to go down to Boston? Great selection
down there if you can do the 3-hour drive...

Mark

I was down in Boston last weekend, for the Extreme Beer Fest. I didn't have
time to visit any wine shops, however. In any case, I need this for Sunday
night, and I won't have time to drive down there (or even to NH, for that
matter) before then.

Btw, Boston is only about 1 hour and 45 minutes from Portland, not 3. Its
almost exactly 100 miles

- Chris

Chris Sprague wrote:
I've been searching for a decent bottle of Red Burgundy that I may
serve
with a dinner I'm preparing, of herbed pork tenderloin. I scoured
this
group and got some recommendations, none of which I've been able to
find
locally (Portland, ME). The only shop with a decent selection is
Browne
Trading, and comparing their prices with the median prices I've seen
on
wine-searcher reveals that their prices for mid range and up
Bordeaux, Port,
and Burgundy are about 200% market price (as an example, they're
selling a
bottle of 1996 Carruades de Lafite for $125, where I can buy the same
bottle
2 blocks away for $58, which may still be above the median for this).

Anyway...

Two wines that I've had two different shop owners recommend are wines
that I
cannot find any reference to in this group. They a

2002 Dom. Fran=E7ois Raquillet Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes
2002 Dom. Brintet Mercurey Rouge Les Vieilles Vignes

They are both selling for around $28USD locally. Does anyone know
anything
about these wines? I've googled this group's history and have found
nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

If anybody can recommend a widely available California or Oregon
Pinot Noir,
I might chose to do that instead. Maine is a bit behind the times
when it
comes to Burgundy and Pinot Noir, though. I can get literally any
Bordeaux
I want, just about anywhere decent, but the selection of Burg. and PN
are
about nill everywhere. Odd.
=20
- Chris

I'd go with a Brunello anyway....

Salut/Hi gerald,

On Wed, 09 Feb 2005 23:28:06 GMT, "Chris Sprague"
wrote:

I've been searching for a decent bottle of Red Burgundy that I may serve
with a dinner I'm preparing, of herbed pork tenderloin.

Thu, 10 Feb 2005 08:00:32 -0500, tu disais/you said:-

I don't know why you have your heart set on Burgundy(red). Consider a
quality German Reisling, or an Austrian Reisling.

With respect, Gerald, if he says it is, it is.. If you ask for me to suggest
a Cahors to go with your Cassoulet and I suggest three Gaillac whites and
some Irouleguy, wouldn't you be a tad confused?


--
All the Best
Ian Hoare
http://www.souvigne.com
mailbox full to avoid spam. try me at website

On 9/2/05 11:28 pm, in article ,
"Chris Sprague" wrote:

Two wines that I've had two different shop owners recommend are wines that I
cannot find any reference to in this group. They a

2002 Dom. François Raquillet Mercurey Rouge Vieilles Vignes
2002 Dom. Brintet Mercurey Rouge Les Vieilles Vignes

They are both selling for around $28USD locally. Does anyone know anything
about these wines? I've googled this group's history and have found
nothing. Any help would be appreciated.

I did a Wine Spectator search for mercurey, which you can see for the next
72 hours or so at
http://members.fortunecity.com/legalstuff/mercurey.html
(Some formatting is lost; I didn't have time to fix all the html, and it
doesn't affect the text. Obviously the interactive features won't work
unless you're a subscriber too.)

Note the relatively low scores which say two things: (1) that Mercurey isn't
very fashionable among US drinkers (I think of it as a Supermarket wine in
France too, but that's my prejudice) and (2) retailers follow fashion.

One suggestion I have for you is to frequent the Web sites of the top New
York and West Coast wine merchants. Zachy's and Sherry-Lehmann come to mind
http://www.zachys.com/
http://www.sherry-lehmann.com/

Hope that helps.