On Aug 20, 9:12 am, DaleW > wrote:
> On Aug 19, 11:10 pm, Mark Slater > wrote:
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> > On Aug 18, 8:01 pm, DaleW > wrote:
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> > > We made burgers tonight, along with leftover "baked" beans, broccolli,
> > > and cabbage. Lettuce and good tomatoes, plus the 2001 Ch. La
> > > Confession (St Emilion). Whoa, this is thick. Ripe/overripe fruit,
> > > milk chocolate, vanilla. Creamy texture, quite milky, with blackberry
> > > and blueberry preserves. Impressive in its own way, but this is one
> > > garagiste that doesn't say "Bordeaux" at all. Not sorry my only one
> > > (not sure why I bought, or why I bought 2004). Others will like much
> > > better, for me C+/B-
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> > > Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
> > > wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
> > > drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
> > > promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
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> > '01 Confession is a great wine. I bought 3 cases for restaurant
> > recently and they are gone already! I got a 6-pack of '05 but want to
> > wait a while. Great producer. Another great bargain garagiste wine is
> > BAD BOY 2005 from Jean-Luc Thunevin. The label actually makes fun of
> > the garage theme and his black sheep nature in Bordeaux. Jean-Luc is a
> > friend and has a cool blog on his website (Estates Thunevin).
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> As I said, others will like much more! I have good vinuous friends I
> know would adore this. Might I ask what dishes you've suggested this
> with? I'd assume bigger meat dishes.
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> Hey, while I am asking you for professional pairing advice, my wife
> has made Michel Richard's lobster burgers with ginger aioli a couple
> times. I've gone with drier Riesling, with pretty good results. What
> do you suggest?

You're right on the money. When asked, I always recommend an Alsace
Grand Cru Riesling. The BAD BOY is an almost Californian style merlot
and pairs well with beef and lamb.