TN Ch. Ducru-Beaucaillou 1976

Interesting note, thanks. I'm attending a vertical of Ducru in March. I've only ever had the 1995 Ducru last year which is nowhere near ready. We're tasting the 67, 78, 81, 82, 83, 90, 95 Lalande Borie and 97. I've had a horizontal of the 78's before, but I'm not sure what to expect for the '67. The 82 should be fabulous and am curious where the

It was very nice in the 80s when young, but will have kicked the proverbial bucket by now. No worries, though - I often add wines like that to vertical events I arrange, as you can get at least an idea what it used to be, and it adds a bit of historical perspective.

And you never know - it might be better than I think it will be.

Be sure to post notes.

I definitely will. At said 78 Bordeaux horizontal, there was a mystery wine. Turned out to be a 78 Napa Cab. (Can't recall which). Blew the Bordeaux out of the water. Nobody thought it was from 78, tasted against the tired 78's. Not having high expectations, I think I will enjoy the 78 Ducru I think.

I have only one left. Look forward to your notes.

My wife and I will be in Vancouver Friday June 4th for one night. We will be staying at the Sheraton Wall Centre and would appreciate any suggestions as to restaurants- We won't be hungry as we are coming off of a cruise but would like something nice for fancy maybe up to 140CAD but a bistro would be nice as long as the food is good and the wine list is respectable (well, as long as the wine list is respectable . . .)

I felt that you should know this one pretty well as it is your home turf.

Piccolo Mondo at 850 Thurlow or Crocodile at 909 Burrard (Alsatian specialty, ask for Robert the sommelier).

Both are within walking distance of your hotel.

I had the 67 Ducru many years ago. Like many wines of that somewhat unripe vintage, it was a decent food wine early on. I have only a very few bottles of 67 Bordeaux, because I thought all I had should have been drunk many years ago. Some may still be holding on, but it would be difficult to find one that has improved over the last 10 years.

The 61 Ducru still is outstanding and holding well. The 62 is not too far behind the 61, but it probably needs drinking very soon. The 70 is excellent.

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Is it anything like the restaurant of the similar name in Strasbourg?

Thanks for the tips

Will you be coming on to Seattle? A lot of cruise passengers that dock in Vancouver travel to Seattle for flights back home. If so, let me know.

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Not this time, we are catching a flight from YVR

Another suggestion a short cab ride away from the Wall Centre Hotel is Cioppino's Enoteca where you can enjoy bistro style Italian food along with a nice selection of wines. For a complete list, go to:

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Try "Season's in the Park" in the Queen Elizabeth Park (33rd and Cambie) Absolutely incredible view over Vancouver, not to mention the setting in the park. Go early so you can walk around through the gardens.