Tour de France Wines & Dinner

[Peter Creasey]

Multi-course wine dinner -- Theme: Tour de France.

RECEPTION:

Andre Clouet Bouzy '00 -- Straw color, nice toasty nose, good bubbles, caramel, apples, some chalkiness, ample acidity, nicely approachable if a bit simplistic. [VG-E]

Served with Caviar (no photo).

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DINNER:

Domaines Schlumberger Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kessler '01 -- Deep golden, in color, toasty aromas, big fruit profile, apples, some caramel, rich and savory, excellent length. [E]

Served with Foie Gras Pate, Foie Gras Bon Bon, Foie Gras Torchon...

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Domaine William Fevre 'Fourchaume -Vignoble de Vaulorent' Chablis 1er Cru '06 -- Pale straw yellow, elaborate citrus, minerals, floral notes, nice richness, oak is evident but integrated, forward acidity. [E]

Served with Classic Sole Meuniere, Spinach and Fennel, Brown Butter and Lemon...

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Domaine Huet Vouvray Sec Clos du Bourg '09 -- Straw yellow, fresh peaches, lemons, good minerality, some chalkiness, excellent terroir, citrus and apricots, quite concentrated, beautiful silkiness. [E]

Served with Rock Fish and Lobster Soup Scented with Saffron...

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Drouhin-Laroze Chambertin-Clos de Bze Grand Cru '04 -- Unforthcoming, elusive cherry/red berry fruits, light cinnamon, tannins in abeyance, forward acid, cedar, oaky interaction throughout. [NR]

Served with Pan Seared Duck Breast with Duck Confit Crisp, Ginger Sweet Potato...

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Domaine Courbis La Sabarotte Cornas '05 -- Deep powerful bouquet, black cherries, cooked meats, olives, floral notes, large profile, big tannins, black fruits, quite complex, leather. [E]

Served with Prime Fillet of Beef Tenderloin, Wild Mushroom Cognac Sauce, Sliced Black Truffle, Horseradish Potato Puree...

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Chateau Las Collas Rivesaltes Vin Doux Naturel '61 -- Light brown, edge fading, sherry-like, figs, aged dry fruits, toasted mushroom, candied fruits, some smoke and tobacco, earth, perhaps a bit salty (?). [VG]

Served with Selection of French Cheeses, Dried Fruit & Nut Cluster...

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Ch d'Yquem '96 -- Yellow-gold, candied fruits scents, citrus notes, creamy, medium bodied, expressive concentration/richness/flavor, lively, wonderful purity, maybe some white peaches, classic Yquem. [E - O]

Served with Strawberry and Guava Entremet, Banana Fritter, Vanilla Custard and Passion Fruit Cup, Rugelach Bars, Strawberry and Herb Scatter, Mango Coulis...

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. . . . . Pete

 

[Florida Jim]

Pete,
This is one of the few times I can remember that you had a wine that you didn't think was good.
Which, I think, indicates the range of wines you like and some pretty good luck.
Best, Jim

 

[Peter Creasey]

originally posted by Florida Jim: Pete,This is one of the few times I can remember that you had a wine that you didn't think was good.
Which, I think, indicates the range of wines you like and some pretty good luck.

Jim, Three other reasons I can think of offhand:

1) I don't go to mass tastings as a rule (thus, avoid lesser wines);

2) I and other people I associate with are quite careful as to what we buy/drink (thus, mostly only good wines); and

3) When confronted with a wine I don't care for, I usually just immediately discard it and remove it from any further attention (thus, no posting on it).

I recognize that all of this means I mostly post on favorable samplings.

. . . . . . Pete

 

[Florida Jim]

originally posted by Peter Creasey:

3) When confronted with a wine I don't care for, I usually just immediately discard it and remove it from any further attention (thus, no posting on it).

I recognize that all of this means I mostly post on favorable samplings.

. . . . . . Pete

Oh, I wish you wouldn't do that.
Notes on wines that, in your opinion, have failed or paired poorly, have value.
Best, Jim

 

[Oswaldo Costa]

Agreed, part of the usefulness of a self-selecting board is being warned away from wine X by someone whose palate is at least remotely on the same planet as yours.

 

[VLM]

originally posted by Oswaldo Costa:
Agreed, part of the usefulness of a self-selecting board is being warned away from wine X by someone whose palate is at least remotely on the same planet as yours.

Plus, we can all pile on.