BBR VP Tasting-Wednesday 2 February 2022

[winesecretary]

Confirming and still have the 77.

[hadge]

Reconfirming, i will double check but believe that i have 77,94 and 03

[benread]

Just checked. I have 1997 and 2003 only. Both easily accessible.


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[Alex Bridgeman]

I've checked my records. I still have 1963, 1977, 1985 and 1997.

[Justin K]

And I still can’t attend and I am still willing to provide an ‘83 if anyone wants to adopt it. Maybe they can provide me with an ‘85 assuming I will make it over for that tasting.

[idj123]

And I still can’t attend and I am still willing to provide an ‘83 if anyone wants to adopt it. Maybe they can provide me with an ‘85 assuming I will make it over for that tasting.

Justin, it may be required and so thanks for offering; I will keep you posted.

[idj123]

First posed has been updated with reconfirm actions. Can those still to do so please action. Currently, in terms of bottles, we are missing: 55, 60 (although there is one upcoming at auction that I am hoping to secure), 83 (see above post), 91 (was available to buy at reasonable cost from BBR-not checked recently) and 00.

[Christopher]

I have the BBR 83 I think that is Warre? Will check it may just be warrer 83 bottles for BBR

[nac]

First posed has been updated with reconfirm actions. Can those still to do so please action. Currently, in terms of bottles, we are missing: 55, 60 (although there is one upcoming at auction that I am hoping to secure), 83 (see above post), 91 (was available to buy at reasonable cost from BBR-not checked recently) and 00.

Had a quick check, BBR don't appear to have the 1991 available.

[winesecretary]

Perhaps Tom Cave can supply the 1991.

[jdaw1]

Draft of placemats added to first post. BBR has been asked for details of relevant fonts.

[DaveRL]

Confirm my reserve place, and to adopt please.

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[Alex Bridgeman]

Ian - I'm putting together my drinking list for 2022 to move bottles I want to open next from storage to home, or from the back of the storage cabinet to the front. Have you planned which wines you would like which people to provide for our tasting at Berry's? If you can let me know what you'd like me to supply, I can make sure I have it on hand when it's needed (for the moment I will plan on providing the 1963 and offering the 1997 for someone else to adopt). Thanks.

From the front page the summary is:
1960 -
1963 - AHB, CPR
1966 - PW
1970 - TC
1975 - NAC
1977 - AHB, CPR, GEAG
1980 - CPR
1983 - PW
1985 - AHB, CPR
1991 -
1994 - hadge
1997 - AHB (magnum)
2000 - AHB (half)
2003 -

[PhilW]

I also have a bottle of BBR83.

[Doggett]

Any updates on reconfirmations and if this is happening… Boris allowing of course. I am only a reserve at the moment but have an exam in London the next evening and need to look at Travel plans etc. so any updates on the event status would be appreciated.

[winesecretary]

I have the 77 with me here in London in readiness.

[forest26]

Should be ok - need to find the BBR bottle

[idj123]

OK, apologies for the radio silence but I have this week received confirmation that this tasting is still on with details as per my previous post. This means a cost of £20 per head for which, besides the surroundings, we will receive some BBR wine plus some food akin to what is served at the Port Walks (so cheese primarily). We will thus need to think about decampIng elsewhere afterwards if we wish to supper (suggestions/comments invited). Start time will be 6pm for 6.30 pm and so an expected finishing time of no later than 8.30 pm.

I will allocate bottles shortly and would then ask that those needing to adopt contact those with the requisite bottles directly. I would hope to try and avoid too much in the way of reapportioning bottle costs but if needs be so be it.

[nac]

We will thus need to think about decampIng elsewhere afterwards if we wish to supper (suggestions/comments invited). Start time will be 6pm for 6.30 pm and so an expected finishing time of no later than 8.30 pm.

If we have a reasonable idea of numbers then I could try and get a table across the road at 67 Pall Mall in the Lounge. Alternatively we can wing it and just go upstairs (not bookable).

[Alex Bridgeman]

Potentially there’s Davy’s at St James’s just round the corner.

[benread]

I'm unlikely to make a dinner afterwards as it looks like Nuala might be away that week and my mother is not one for late nights babysitting!

[flash_uk]

I’m up for dinner afterwards.

[winesecretary]

I'm up for dinner afterwards

[PhilW]

Very pleased to hear that this is going ahead.
Am also up for dinner afterwards.

[Christopher]

Hi
RGO has to drop out so a space has opened up

[DRT]

Hi
RGO has to drop out so a space has opened up

I believe I am next on the reserve list but unlikely to be in London any time soon so please offer to the next in line.

[Doggett]

That would be me… yes please. Looking to adopt and not sure on dinner as yet. I have a wine exam the next evening so should try to be sensible. That said I will have that whole day free to recover and study… so please let me know what the plan ends up being.

[nac]

Draft of placemats added to first post. BBR has been asked for details of relevant fonts.

75 shown as GC. Is actually QH.

[idj123]

First post now edited to include proposed bottle allocations. The eagle-eyed among you will notice that we appear to be currently short of a 2000 and so if anyone has a bottle, this is the final call to come forward. As a precaution I have asked BBR whether they have a bottle for potential group purchase. You will also note that even with its inclusion, there are 13 bottles different bottles in all, although with a 1997 mag we have 14 in terms of juice by volume. If there any queries regarding bottle allocations could people let me know? I will leave it those requiring to adopt to contact those with bottles available. If people do feel that financial reconciliation is required for the bottles being provided, I can undertake.
More details on the arrangements will follow.

[idj123]

Coreaction to my post above-I now see that Charles previously confirmed that he had a 2000 and so we are 13 bottles in total. Should we try to extend to the 2007?

[benread]

I am in need of adopting (unless my 2003 becomes desirable). Does anyone have a bottle still available for adoption please?


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[idj123]

I am in need of adopting (unless my 2003 becomes desirable). Does anyone have a bottle still available for adoption please?


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I didn’t know that you had the 03 available Ben (did you previously confirm?). In which case I will allocate you it and will update the first post accordingly.

[CPR 1]

Coreaction to my post above-I now see that Charles previously confirmed that he had a 2000 and so we are 13 bottles in total. Should we try to extend to the 2007?

Confirming, I still have 77, 80 and 85 - sorry no 00

[idj123]

Coreaction to my post above-I now see that Charles previously confirmed that he had a 2000 and so we are 13 bottles in total. Should we try to extend to the 2007?

Confirming, I still have 77, 80 and 85 - sorry no 00

Ah, back to where we were then. Apologies for missing your subsequent update.

[benread]

I am in need of adopting (unless my 2003 becomes desirable). Does anyone have a bottle still available for adoption please?


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I didn’t know that you had the 03 available Ben (did you previously confirm?). In which case I will allocate you it and will update the first post accordingly.

My post 18th November refers! 1997 & 2003.

The 2003 has just been brought to attention from its slumbering position in the cellar!



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[idj123]

I am in need of adopting (unless my 2003 becomes desirable). Does anyone have a bottle still available for adoption please?


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I didn’t know that you had the 03 available Ben (did you previously confirm?). In which case I will allocate you it and will update the first post accordingly.

My post 18th November refers! 1997 & 2003.

The 2003 has just been brought to attention from its slumbering position in the cellar!





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Clearly missed that earlier post as well then! Means that we also have a regular bottle of the 97 available as well as the mag, but currently am still inclined to go for the latter.

[jdaw1]

Please may I adopt one of the bottles available for adoption?

[jdaw1]

Just checked & have one bottle of the 1975. Will save for September.

Book says ’75 is GC, since that’s what BBR told me. Pls cld the book have a good image of this.

[CPR 1]

Please may I adopt one of the bottles available for adoption?

yes of course BBR 85

[winesecretary]

Ian- what time is kickoff? And, I'm up for dinner after.

[jdaw1]

Placemats in first post updated. Still need to know who is 1997, who is 2000.

[hadge]

I'm also up for dinner afterwards.

[flash_uk]

Great work Ian.

Charles - may I adopt from you?

[nac]

Just checked & have one bottle of the 1975. Will save for September.

Book says ’75 is GC, since that’s what BBR told me. Pls cld the book have a good image of this.

My post in this thread on 31/1/20 has an image, but assume you want a hi-res version? Will email.

[CPR 1]

Great work Ian.

Charles - may I adopt from you?

Sorry already gone

Please may I adopt one of the bottles available for adoption?

yes of course BBR 85

[PhilW]

Just checked & have one bottle of the 1975. Will save for September.

Book says ’75 is GC, since that’s what BBR told me. Pls cld the book have a good image of this.

See 10th post in this thread, image already posted by NAC, unless you want different.
n.b. just noticed I have the hi-res version Neil sent me for the VPID; am sure he'll be happy to allow use for the book also.

[nac]

Just checked & have one bottle of the 1975. Will save for September.

Book says ’75 is GC, since that’s what BBR told me. Pls cld the book have a good image of this.

See 10th post in this thread, image already posted by NAC, unless you want different.
n.b. just noticed I have the hi-res version Neil sent me for the VPID; am sure he'll be happy to allow use for the book also.

Yup - permission to use granted.

[nac]

Ian - could potentially drop off the 75 at BBR in advance & let them decant. Is this possible/desired? If so, assume just say it’s for Tom Cave?

[idj123]

Further info on this tasting (that also addresses a couple of previous posts):
-6pm for 6.30 pm start. Close at 8.30 pm
-enter via 'old' shop at 3 St James'Street Street
-tasting will be split across the General office dining and tasting room but with connecting doors (drawing room will also be available)
-BBR aperitif (Cremant de Limoux & Berrys' White Burgundy) 'and some after'
-Cheese Gougeres and x2 other cheeses plus bread
-water and waiting staff supplied
-wine to be brought double-decanted (Neil, they have said 'but please advise otherwise ')

And the good news is that they managed to secure a bottle of the 2000 from a customer (for £75), which may or may not require a group purchase.

[Doggett]

Thank you for your efforts Ian, sounds like a great evening. I am still in need of adopting too, inquires have been made but nothing confirmed yet.