Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Burgundy wines with multi-course dinner.
RECEPTION:
Veuve Clicquot NV -- Always a well-liked aperitif wine that showed well with the appetizers.
Domaine Heritiers des Comtes Lafon Macon-Bussieres La Mansard '05 -- Pleasant wine to sniff and quaff, nice roundness and softness, nothing not to like.
Served with various horsd'oeuvres (no photos)
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DINNER:
Domaine William Fevre Bougros Cote de Bougerots Grand Cru Chablis '05 -- Still a bit closed but very attractive, some flint, minerals, citrus fruits, lovely spices and white fruits, fine balance with ample acid backbone, lots of future potential. [E]
Served with (two items)...
Semolina Crusted Oyster "BLT" on a Foccaia Crustini over a bed of Peppered Wild Arugula...
and...
Grilled Texas Peaches, Roasted Beets, Caramelized Mission Figs over Petites Greens, tossed with a Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette and Topped with Texas Goat Cheese...
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Domaine Francois et Vincent Jouard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru'04 -- Lovely golden color, deep straw, complex aromas, pineapple, honey, nice grip, full bodied with elegance, a luscious Batard. [E]
Served with Miso Glzed Chilean Sea Bass over Saffron Risotto, Steamed P.E.I. Mussels, and Cherry Stone Clams in a Spicy Tomato Fume, Finished with a Light Chardonnay Reduction...
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Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru '04 -- Restrained elegance, deep violet aromas, dark fruits, rather dry profile, good grip and balance, nice with food. [VG - E]
Served with Roasted New York Strip over White Truffle Gnocchi, and Cherry Tomatoes, with a Pan Seared Miyake Mushroom, Topped with Cabernet Reduction and Sprinkled with Kawaii Salt...
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Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru '02 -- Complex nose, sweet nuances, black fruits, classic leather and earth, some smokiness, medium tannins, big profile. [E]
Served with Berry Trio, Summer Berry Tart a la Mode, Lemon Lavender Panna Cotta, and Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake...
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. . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Veuve Clicquot NV -- Always a well-liked aperitif wine that showed well with the appetizers.
Domaine Heritiers des Comtes Lafon Macon-Bussieres La Mansard '05 -- Pleasant wine to sniff and quaff, nice roundness and softness, nothing not to like.
Served with various horsd'oeuvres (no photos)
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DINNER:
Domaine William Fevre Bougros Cote de Bougerots Grand Cru Chablis '05 -- Still a bit closed but very attractive, some flint, minerals, citrus fruits, lovely spices and white fruits, fine balance with ample acid backbone, lots of future potential. [E]
Served with (two items)...
Semolina Crusted Oyster "BLT" on a Foccaia Crustini over a bed of Peppered Wild Arugula...
and...
Grilled Texas Peaches, Roasted Beets, Caramelized Mission Figs over Petites Greens, tossed with a Balsamic Honey Vinaigrette and Topped with Texas Goat Cheese...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Francois et Vincent Jouard Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru'04 -- Lovely golden color, deep straw, complex aromas, pineapple, honey, nice grip, full bodied with elegance, a luscious Batard. [E]
Served with Miso Glzed Chilean Sea Bass over Saffron Risotto, Steamed P.E.I. Mussels, and Cherry Stone Clams in a Spicy Tomato Fume, Finished with a Light Chardonnay Reduction...
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Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes 1er Cru '04 -- Restrained elegance, deep violet aromas, dark fruits, rather dry profile, good grip and balance, nice with food. [VG - E]
Served with Roasted New York Strip over White Truffle Gnocchi, and Cherry Tomatoes, with a Pan Seared Miyake Mushroom, Topped with Cabernet Reduction and Sprinkled with Kawaii Salt...
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Domaine de la Vougeraie Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru '02 -- Complex nose, sweet nuances, black fruits, classic leather and earth, some smokiness, medium tannins, big profile. [E]
Served with Berry Trio, Summer Berry Tart a la Mode, Lemon Lavender Panna Cotta, and Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake...
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. . . . . Pete