Thanks Kyle. I tend to focus the videos on wines that I drink. I’m constantly looking for great values. Cheers. 🍷

Thank you. Wow, you’re starting with the big time! Good for you! If you get to the town of St Emilion, you’ll be very impressed. I’m overdue to go back there. Cheers. 🍷

Hi James, as always, I appreciate the good word. Glad to hear you may try something new! Cheers. 🍷

I’m a big fan of Cru Beaujolais, Morgon is at the top of the list! Cheers! 🍷

I appreciate the good word. And nice to read you’re drinking well. My channel has only been around since Dec ‘22, much more to come. I hope you’ve subscribed!

Kind words! Much appreciated.

Thank you. You’re drinking well! I also prefer the Right Bank, so assessable at most any age. Funny thing, I know a good number of people that have mentioned Laroque by name. I like it too, listed it in the description. Cheers!

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine are you a member of Cellartracker ? It would be very useful to follow your comments and ratings of the wine you drink

@@wren460 I probably should be, but currently no.

Very good, you’re drinking well! Cheers!

Hi Joe, I appreciate the good word. Production levels are not huge, but a specialty retailer should be able to help track some down.

Just doing my thing! 😂 Thanks for the good word, much appreciated.

Thank you for the comment and for subscribing! My channel is new, started in December’22. I post new videos each week, including daily wine questions on the community tab. My intent is to keep it real, no BS! Where are you from? Cheers. 🍷

Hi Laura, it’s good to hear you enjoyed it! 🍷

Thanks Carl. Most of the time, I’d take the right bank wines, drink well at most any age. 🍷

Hi Ron, it’s worthwhile, I’m drinking some as I respond to you. 🍷

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Bob, I went on the hunt today for the 2018 Chateau Haut Cadet. There is a “Total Wine & More” in Vancouver, WA. I hadn’t been to a Total wine & More before, so I was impressed on the number of mid-level wines they stock. At least 1/3 of the store was wine, and they have a very impressive Bordeaux section separating left and right bank. All in the mid-tier range. I located the Haut Cadet but was milling around looking when I was approached by the head of wines there. He asked If I needed any help, and I told him, that no, I was here for a specific wine recommended to me by a master of wine. I told him, that you (Sorry, for name dropping) had stated that this wine outperforms its price point. To which he immediately scanned the bottle and commented on the fact that it was highly rated but at $26. I saw they offered a discount on mixed 6 bottles, so I went and picked up a couple Grgich Zinfandels (They were sold out of the Ridge Lytton Springs, and we have visited Grgich in the past) and two random Chiantis to round out the six. What I didn’t remember being an Oregonian, Is sales tax. Which negated my six-bottle discount. So, I still paid $26 rather than $24.50. Now the wine itself with dinner. Yes, totally worth the price. Smooth, balanced front and rear on the palate, not stellar, but very enjoyable. It paired well with dinner. I can say this was a very good representation of Bordeaux and of the right bank Saint-Émilion, we usually are drinking from the left bank. I told my wife, that this a was Merlot heavy wine, and she starts in with the “Sideways” quotes (jokingly), even though she has not seen the movie. I have. By the end of dinner, she is milking the last drops from the bottle into her glass. Once again, thank you for your videos. These have real results.

@@ronjohnson6406 Hi Ron, thanks for the message. I'm glad you found the Haut Cadet. I agree wholeheartedly, the wine is a good example of a St Emilion in more of a mid-tier level. Interesting comment on the price, I'm looking at my receipt, I paid slightly more. Maybe it's a CA thing. Funny thing on the Sideways quotes, I hadn't heard much about it in recent years, but in the last week, I've heard it three times! I'm glad to hear it was enjoyed and I appreciate the good word.

Thank you. The popularity of St Emilion seems to constantly be growing. I’m surprised they’re not more affordable in Ireland.

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine Well I guess they are somewhat affordable, especially compared to Pomerol and major left bank wines, but I guess I just wish I could afford Saint Emilion Grand Cru Classe more often 😂

@@Ferdiad1 There are always good wine values to search out! That said, too end St Emilion is quite spectacular.

Thank you Laura. Vin de France is a quickly growing segment. For exports, it’s growing quicker versus anting else. The classifications can be cumbersome, especially poor with St Emilion.

Thanks Ian. There’s plenty of reasonably priced wines. It just takes effort to search them out. As the ‘98, the warm weather has finally come, got the grilled going with some marinated flank steak. I prefer a simple food prep with older wines.

Sounds great, enjoy the weather!

I agree, the value versus the Left Bank is very good. I’ve not tasted Saintayme, but I believe it’s all or nearly all made from Merlot. I need to research it. Cheers. 🍷

Hi Mickey, I’m glad you found it helpful. The St Emilion classification is a mess. Marketing/social media presence is part of the criteria ranking. That’s crazy. That said, I love the wines, rarely disappointed. Cheers. 🍷

@@bobpaulinskimasterofwine, do you have any personal favorites in the Grand Cru Classe under $60?

I’m a big Laroque fan! I’m thinking about a more geekdom offer as well. I want to get a bit more traction during these early before adding on. 🍷

Huge fan of at least the 2018 and 2019 Laroque, even young. Glad to have discovered that producer.

I agree 100%, the producer is the most important consideration.

Hey Bruce, thanks. Your 2018 has plenty of mileage left in it. Another five years or so with no issue.

I’ve not tried it. You’re a fan?

2021 is a challenging year in terms of volumes. A good deal of weather issues. For the Right Bank, I expect the alcohol levels to be lower than typical. The wines should have good acidity. Perhaps not the typical concentration, but good for mid term cellaring. For Sansonet specifically, I can’t say.