Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course wine luncheon.
RECEPTION
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Reserve -- Gold, strawberries/raspberries, quite fresh and lively, pleasing creaminess. [VG - E]
Served with (no photos):
Roulade of Sole
Shrimp Tartelette
Tomato Mignon
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DINNER
Domaine Cauhape Ballet d'Octobre Jurancon '07 -- Light gold, apples, apricots, crisp profile, saline notes, medium sweet, medium fruit, some citrus, light complexity. [VG]
Served with Foie Gras, White Truffle, Madeira Meat Glaze...
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Domaine Zind Humbrecht Wintzenheim Gewurztraminer '07 -- Gold, nice spice in bouquet, citrus tones, maybe some apples, ample acidity, deep, impressive purity, medium complex. [E]
Served with Mussel Soup with Orange...
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Domaine Massiac Vin de Pays d'Oc Viognier '09 -- Slightly herbal nose, perhaps a bit simplistic, weightier on palate, light tropical fruits, maybe some nuttiness, somewhat atypical Viognier. [VG]
Served with Turbot with Candied Onions and Apples, with Cider Vinegar Sauce Beurre Blanc...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre St Julien '04 -- Dark red, still closed, oaky focus, blackberries, medium complex, ripe fruits, tannins largely unevolved, components in balance. [VG]
Served with Beef Tenderloin with Currant Sauce...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre St Julien '04 -- (see above)
Served with Cow Cheese from Chalais in Dauphine Region...
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Haut Charmes Sauternes '07 -- Pale gold, honeyed aromas, peaches, good balance, perhaps a bit light mid-palate, mildly complex, some typical Sauternes nuances. [VG]
Served with Chocolate Almond Torte layered with Raspberries, Chocolate Caramel Cream Walnut Nougatine, Glazed with White Wine Chocolate Mirror...
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RECEPTION
Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose Reserve -- Gold, strawberries/raspberries, quite fresh and lively, pleasing creaminess. [VG - E]
Served with (no photos):
Roulade of Sole
Shrimp Tartelette
Tomato Mignon
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER
Domaine Cauhape Ballet d'Octobre Jurancon '07 -- Light gold, apples, apricots, crisp profile, saline notes, medium sweet, medium fruit, some citrus, light complexity. [VG]
Served with Foie Gras, White Truffle, Madeira Meat Glaze...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Zind Humbrecht Wintzenheim Gewurztraminer '07 -- Gold, nice spice in bouquet, citrus tones, maybe some apples, ample acidity, deep, impressive purity, medium complex. [E]
Served with Mussel Soup with Orange...
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Domaine Massiac Vin de Pays d'Oc Viognier '09 -- Slightly herbal nose, perhaps a bit simplistic, weightier on palate, light tropical fruits, maybe some nuttiness, somewhat atypical Viognier. [VG]
Served with Turbot with Candied Onions and Apples, with Cider Vinegar Sauce Beurre Blanc...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Chateau Leoville Poyferre St Julien '04 -- Dark red, still closed, oaky focus, blackberries, medium complex, ripe fruits, tannins largely unevolved, components in balance. [VG]
Served with Beef Tenderloin with Currant Sauce...
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Chateau Leoville Poyferre St Julien '04 -- (see above)
Served with Cow Cheese from Chalais in Dauphine Region...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Haut Charmes Sauternes '07 -- Pale gold, honeyed aromas, peaches, good balance, perhaps a bit light mid-palate, mildly complex, some typical Sauternes nuances. [VG]
Served with Chocolate Almond Torte layered with Raspberries, Chocolate Caramel Cream Walnut Nougatine, Glazed with White Wine Chocolate Mirror...
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Thumbnails are clickable!
. . . . . . Pete