Sunday was Betsy's last day of season, I was in charge of dinner. She had
mentioned we hadn't had burgers all summer, and grilling season was over. BS!
On a cloudy November day I fired up the grill, and put on some thick burgers
(with some minced anchovy and garlic). I opened the 2001 Ch. Saint Suplice
(Bordeaux AC). This wine was a gift from a wine shop for a load of empty
shippers I had brought in. Despite my love of Bordeaux, I seldom run across a
Bdx AC (in US) that's worth drinking. This wasn't bad at all- medium-bodied
with red plum fruit, a touch of earth on the nose, a hint of cedary oak.
Finished it off two nights later with a pot roast- a little more damp forest
dloor on the nose, a little less fruit on the palate. All in all, decent QPR
assuming it's $10-ish. B

Also, the 2001 Cave de Lugny "Les Charmes" MAcon-Lugny from 375. Somewhat
dilute green apple fruit, modest acidity. A clean finish at least. Not
complaining at $4.99, also not running back for me. B-/C+

(posting from the south, excuse the lack of diacriticals)
Dale

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