French Selections w/multi-course dinner

Peter Creasey

Peter Creasey

Peter Creasey
MULTI-COURSE DINNER:

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut NV En Magnum -- Typical showing with nice melange of flavors with reasonable finesse and balance, citrus fruits, a bit dry. [VG]

Served with American Royal Caviar, Panna Cotta de Choux Fleur...



and Corn Seafood Consomme, Sea Urchin Flan...



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Comte La Fond Sancerre '06 -- Nice crispness and freshness, medium acid, some flintiness, citrus fruits, minerals. [VG - E]

Served with Herb Crusted Escolar, Fume Veloute, Fava Beans...



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Louis Jadot Meursault '05 -- Gracious citrus fruits, nice polish and elegance, nutty notes, mellow profile, good stuffing. [VG - E]

Served with Duck Ballottine, Duck Confit, Red Currant Mille-Feuille, Butternut Squash...



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Fennel Cucumber Sorbet...



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Chateau de Pez, Saint Estephe, '06 -- Strong bouquet, fruit fairly ripe, spice, medium acid, full body, firm tannins that are well buffered. [VG]

Served with Roasted Veal Lollipop, Braised Cheeks, Crispy Sweet Breads, Glazed Parsnips...



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Chateau Certain Marzelle, Pomerol, '04 -- Still closed in, classic Merlot opulence, dark fruits, earthiness in background, nice complexity. [E]

Served with:
Brie, Apple Cloud
Gruyere Potato au Gratin
Goat, Mushroom Essence



. . . . . Pete
 
from the description it sounds like the jadot was white burg? not a match i would think of for duck. how did they work togethor?
 
Like the salt block for the sorbet. Pretty cool. The "Comte La Fond" Sancerre made me laugh. Is there trademark law in France?
 
originally posted by Bill Lundstrom: from the description it sounds like the jadot was white burg? not a match i would think of for duck. how did they work togethor?
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Bill, Good observation! The answer is not very well!

The guy doing the wine pairings didn't want to serve a red wine before the sorbet and the chef wanted to serve duck before the sorbet; thus, a less than stellar (to say the least!!) matchup.

What I did was I got an early pour and drank this lovely Meursault with the escolar course...which worked very well.

. . . . . . Pete
 
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