Jürgen, thanks for reminding me of the GJE, about which I too remember with fondness the discussions on Ebob. François Mauss was an active participant on the board and full of insight.
As you took part in several GJE tastings, you might be able to confirm this - I think I’m right in saying that Reignac was not the only “surprise” - wasn’t Rollan de By another, at a different tasting?
You are right Julian, surprises had not not been the exception but the rule.
Only very few people had as much inside information and knowledge as Francois. He is a dear friend of a lot of famous Chateau owners. But his heart is in Burgundy and in Germany (Riesling). I.e. he often mentioned a bottle of best Bordeaux - First Growth included – does cost max. 10 Euros in production. The food for the dog of the owner included 