Niepoort 1999 LBV

Dave Johnson · Post by **Dave Johnson** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 11:55 am

Has anyone tried this wine?

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Mon Feb 27, 2006 4:48 pm

Oh yes!! Probably the best LBV I've had so far.

Dave Johnson · Post by **Dave Johnson** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 11:57 am

Thanks for the feedback Fred. I purchased some in 375ml and plan on trying it this Thursday. I'll try to remember to post a note.

Alexis · Post by **Alexis** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 1:14 pm

Is the 1998 comparable, or a whole other story ?

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 5:12 pm

I had the '98 at 35000 feet, courtesy of Lufthansa in December.

Not overly impressed, but things taste differently in thin air...

There was sediment in the glass - not really suitable for aircraft - Taylor would have been more sensible - but better than most airlines (who usually offer reserves)

Thai gave me some excellent Ch. Branaire-Ducru '99 on my last trip, but only had Cockburn Sp. Reserve to close out the meal, which was a bit of a come-down.

They need some good advice - the rest of the menu was quite extravagent - and very tasty

Tom

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Tue Feb 28, 2006 6:05 pm

I liked the 98, but it is lighter than the 99 lacking structure for a Niepoort LBV IMHO.

Steven Kooij · Post by **Steven Kooij** » Wed Mar 01, 2006 3:04 pm

Hmmm, I actually preferred the '98 LBV over the '99...while it might be the lesser one in structure, for my taste the '98 is much more "complete". BOTH are very good LBVs, though!

Dave Johnson · Post by **Dave Johnson** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 9:35 am

my tasting note:
(in 375ml, sealed with standard cork, not stoppered. ~$17.00)
nice plummy hue; clean aroma of fresh fruits, not spirity, some pepper; medium to light weight mouth feel, nice core of sweet cherry fruit; nice balance, again spirit is well integrated; medium short fininsh; overall a very nice LBV.

Ronald Wortel · Post by **Ronald Wortel** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:15 pm

Thanks for the TN!

$17 for a .375 seems very expensive though. We pay €17 for a full bottle.

Dave Johnson · Post by **Dave Johnson** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 2:38 pm

wow! we are asked to pay that for a simple ruby here in seattle !

Steven Kooij · Post by **Steven Kooij** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:16 pm

Yeah, but Vintages are often cheaper in the US than they are over here...so I guess you win out in the end...

Dave Johnson · Post by **Dave Johnson** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 3:48 pm

Well, this is Seattle, and Seattle is known for Kurt Cobain and substances other than Port !

Tom Archer · Post by **Tom Archer** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 5:02 pm

and substances other than Port

I like Seattle for it's articles, not substances - window seats upstairs in particular 8)

Tom