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Christopher wrote: ↑19:38 Thu 20 Jan 2022 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.

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.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑22:44 Sun 21 Nov 2021 Draft of placemats added to first post. BBR has been asked for details of relevant fonts.

75 shown as GC. Is actually QH.

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.

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?

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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benread wrote: ↑11:42 Tue 25 Jan 2022 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.

idj123 wrote: ↑10:57 Tue 25 Jan 2022 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?

CPR 1 wrote: ↑15:49 Wed 17 Nov 2021 Confirming, I still have 77, 80 and 85 - sorry no 00

CPR 1 wrote: ↑11:56 Tue 25 Jan 2022

idj123 wrote: ↑10:57 Tue 25 Jan 2022 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?

CPR 1 wrote: ↑15:49 Wed 17 Nov 2021 Confirming, I still have 77, 80 and 85 - sorry no 00

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

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benread wrote: ↑11:42 Tue 25 Jan 2022 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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benread wrote: ↑12:05 Tue 25 Jan 2022

idj123 wrote:

benread wrote: ↑11:42 Tue 25 Jan 2022 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.

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

nac wrote: ↑11:00 Fri 31 Jan 2020Just 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.

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:16 Tue 25 Jan 2022 Please may I adopt one of the bottles available for adoption?

yes of course BBR 85

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

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

I'm also up for dinner afterwards.

Great work Ian.

Charles - may I adopt from you?

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:36 Tue 25 Jan 2022

nac wrote: ↑11:00 Fri 31 Jan 2020Just 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.

flash_uk wrote: ↑23:56 Tue 25 Jan 2022 Great work Ian.

Charles - may I adopt from you?

Sorry already gone

CPR 1 wrote: ↑20:27 Tue 25 Jan 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:16 Tue 25 Jan 2022 Please may I adopt one of the bottles available for adoption?

yes of course BBR 85

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:36 Tue 25 Jan 2022

nac wrote: ↑11:00 Fri 31 Jan 2020Just 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.

PhilW wrote: ↑15:09 Wed 26 Jan 2022

jdaw1 wrote: ↑19:36 Tue 25 Jan 2022

nac wrote: ↑11:00 Fri 31 Jan 2020Just 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.

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?

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.

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.