Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Burgundy Wines with Multi-Course Dinner.
RECEPTION:
Domaine Drouhin Rully '06 -- Light, fresh, luscious light fruits, quite smooth, some richness, a bit one-dimensional. [VG - E]
Served with (no photos):
Duck Confit Bruschetta
Miso-Cured Salmon and Endive
Eggplant Caponata
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DINNER:
Domaine Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche 1er Cru '05 -- Crisp, firm acid that's well buffered, light oak, big and full, ample fruits (citrus, etc.) [VG - E]
Ahi Tuna with Shaved Fennel, Mixed Greens with Citrus Chili Vinaigrette...
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Domaine Ramonet Batard Montrachet Grand Cru '03 -- Pungent bouquet, toasty, big, well integrated and composed, light oak, full exotic tropical fruits, custard nuance. [E - O]
Grilled Halibut with Ratatouille, Frisee, and Herb Buerre Blanc...
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Domaine Meo Camuzet Hospice de Nuits Nuits St George Les Didiers Cuvee Fagon 1er Cru '02 -- Perhaps a bit grapey, spritz, fresh, effervescent, dry dark fruits, subtle flavors. [G - VG]
Lemon and Rosemary Braised Rabbit with Creamy Polenta, Tomato and Pear Salad, and Braising Sauce...
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Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru '02 -- Rich, elegant, polished, dark berries, full and powerful, silky and velvety, blackberries, medium tannins, chocolate, complex, so well balanced. [O]
Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Wilted Rapini, Apple Brunoise, and Duck Jus...
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Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru '00 -- Fragrant, some effervescence, young, medium acid/tannins, mild dark fruits, masculine profile, some earth. [VG - E]
Three Cheeses with Cranberry Walnut Bread and Olive Oil Dressed Water Cress...
. . . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Domaine Drouhin Rully '06 -- Light, fresh, luscious light fruits, quite smooth, some richness, a bit one-dimensional. [VG - E]
Served with (no photos):
Duck Confit Bruschetta
Miso-Cured Salmon and Endive
Eggplant Caponata
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER:
Domaine Drouhin Chassagne-Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche 1er Cru '05 -- Crisp, firm acid that's well buffered, light oak, big and full, ample fruits (citrus, etc.) [VG - E]
Ahi Tuna with Shaved Fennel, Mixed Greens with Citrus Chili Vinaigrette...++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Ramonet Batard Montrachet Grand Cru '03 -- Pungent bouquet, toasty, big, well integrated and composed, light oak, full exotic tropical fruits, custard nuance. [E - O]
Grilled Halibut with Ratatouille, Frisee, and Herb Buerre Blanc...+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Meo Camuzet Hospice de Nuits Nuits St George Les Didiers Cuvee Fagon 1er Cru '02 -- Perhaps a bit grapey, spritz, fresh, effervescent, dry dark fruits, subtle flavors. [G - VG]
Lemon and Rosemary Braised Rabbit with Creamy Polenta, Tomato and Pear Salad, and Braising Sauce...++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche Grand Cru '02 -- Rich, elegant, polished, dark berries, full and powerful, silky and velvety, blackberries, medium tannins, chocolate, complex, so well balanced. [O]
Pan Roasted Duck Breast with Wilted Rapini, Apple Brunoise, and Duck Jus...++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru '00 -- Fragrant, some effervescence, young, medium acid/tannins, mild dark fruits, masculine profile, some earth. [VG - E]
Three Cheeses with Cranberry Walnut Bread and Olive Oil Dressed Water Cress.... . . . . . Pete