Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course meal for Les Amis d'Escoffier
RECEPTION:
Roederer Premier Brut -- Tight and brisk, forward acidity, citrus fruits, quite dry. [GOOD]
Served with (no photos) --
Mignonette de Melon au Vergus Huitre Kumamoto
Salaison-Maison de Boeuf Bruschetta Facon "Cipriani Noix de St jacques Marinee a la Nicoise
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DINNER:
Center piece table setting scullpted out of chocolate...
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Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet '03 -- Rich/full/fat, medium acid, big tropical fruits, well endowed. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Thon a l'Hawaienne, Barigoule d'Artichauts Frais, Ciboulette Aille, Tomatoes Dorees Sechees, Olio Verde et Pain au Grains de Fenouil...
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Chapoutier Gigondas '05 -- Pungent, full fruit with medium ripeness, tar, round with no edges, earthy spiciness. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with Cannelloni de Veau Braise aux Morilles, Pois, Just Naturel et Fondue de Parmesan...
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Chateau Gruaud Larose '04 -- Good fullness, lovely richness, sweet black fruits, violets, tannins well buffered. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Ballotine de Lapin Printaniere, Fleur de Courgettes Farcies au Confit de Lapin Croustillant, Jus de Roti aux Scenteurs de lavande, Galette de Pommes de Terre...
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Louis Jadot Nuits St Georges '05 -- Sweet floral notes, fresh, good acid, round profile, raspberries and cherries, perhaps a bit week mid palate, black pepper, pleasing texture. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with Pecorino de Toscane, Carpaccio de Poire au Miel Truffe, St Maure aux Noisettes Toastees, Moutarde Fruits...
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Chateau Cantegril Sauternes '05 -- Pale yellow, fleeting bouquet, solid on palate, forward spice, caramel, potent tropical fruits, some mintiness, thick. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with Tarte aux Pommes Vertes, Sable aux Amandes et Caramel au Cidre...
. . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Roederer Premier Brut -- Tight and brisk, forward acidity, citrus fruits, quite dry. [GOOD]
Served with (no photos) --
Mignonette de Melon au Vergus Huitre Kumamoto
Salaison-Maison de Boeuf Bruschetta Facon "Cipriani Noix de St jacques Marinee a la Nicoise
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER:
Center piece table setting scullpted out of chocolate...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Ramonet Chassagne Montrachet '03 -- Rich/full/fat, medium acid, big tropical fruits, well endowed. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Thon a l'Hawaienne, Barigoule d'Artichauts Frais, Ciboulette Aille, Tomatoes Dorees Sechees, Olio Verde et Pain au Grains de Fenouil...
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chapoutier Gigondas '05 -- Pungent, full fruit with medium ripeness, tar, round with no edges, earthy spiciness. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with Cannelloni de Veau Braise aux Morilles, Pois, Just Naturel et Fondue de Parmesan...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chateau Gruaud Larose '04 -- Good fullness, lovely richness, sweet black fruits, violets, tannins well buffered. [EXCELLENT]
Served with Ballotine de Lapin Printaniere, Fleur de Courgettes Farcies au Confit de Lapin Croustillant, Jus de Roti aux Scenteurs de lavande, Galette de Pommes de Terre...
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Louis Jadot Nuits St Georges '05 -- Sweet floral notes, fresh, good acid, round profile, raspberries and cherries, perhaps a bit week mid palate, black pepper, pleasing texture. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with Pecorino de Toscane, Carpaccio de Poire au Miel Truffe, St Maure aux Noisettes Toastees, Moutarde Fruits...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chateau Cantegril Sauternes '05 -- Pale yellow, fleeting bouquet, solid on palate, forward spice, caramel, potent tropical fruits, some mintiness, thick. [VERY GOOD - EXCELLENT]
Served with Tarte aux Pommes Vertes, Sable aux Amandes et Caramel au Cidre...
. . . . . Pete