Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Multi-course wine dinner.
RECEPTION
Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut '88 en Magnum -- Light gold, exquisite aromas, citrus, custard, some mousse, subtle spices, full flavor, powerful profile, complex, still lively and pure. [E]
Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut '02 en Magnum -- Pale yellow, complex bouquet, some nuttiness, apples, dry/delicate style, nice weight/grip/balance, built to make old bones. [E]
Served with Appetizers (no photos):
BBQ Gulf Crab with Hoja Santa Seaweed
Lobster Toast with Lobster Roe Cream
Crisp Branzino with Herb Tartar Sauce
Rabbit Rillett with Thyme Calimyrna Figs
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DINNER
Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre '10 -- Light yellow, typical grassiness, racy profile, quite forward style, strong flavors that are appealing, minerals, citrus fruits, versatile food wine. [E]
Served with Crudo of Gulf Snapper with Grapefruit and Buttermilk Broth, Avocado, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
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Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru '05 -- Golden yellow, expressive bouquet, citrus fruits, notable oak, light to medium acid, smooth, perhaps a bit non-descript, honey, nuts. [VG - E]
Served with Crudo of Wagyu Beef with Quail Egg and Tarragon Salad, Minced Black Truffles...
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Méo-Camuzet Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes 1er Cru '03 -- Dark red, effusive nose, raspberries, dark cherries, smoke, round almost feminine, generous/plush profile, medium complex. [E]
Domaine René Engel Clos Vougeot Grand Cru '03 -- Bright dark red, strong fruit components, earth, cherries, elegant and finesseful, elements nicely in balance, medium complex, appealing richness. [E]
Both Burgundies served with Wood Roasted Squab with Napa Cabbage and Rendered Foie Gras, Fava Bean Puree and Roasted Bacon...
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Chateau Lanessan '82 -- Good red color, lovely generous Claret nose, violets, cigar box, tobacco, dark fruits, mild personality befitting its maturity, refined, excellent showing. [E]
Opus One '82 -- Dark red, blueberries, smoke, some earth, Bordeaux-like, dried fruits nuances, still good life if a bit evolved, interesting. [VG - E]
Fisher Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon '96 -- Dark red, light leather, tar, tobacco, complex nose, perhaps a bit dry, deep black fruits, some earth, still good structure. [E]
These three wines served with Wood Roasted Colorado Lamb with Braised Cioppolini Onions, Belgian Endive and Watercress...
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Chateau Rieussec '05 -- Golden, candied fruits, pears/apples, lush aromas, caramel, spicy complexity, maybe some cloves, only medium grip, no edges, quite generous. [E]
Served with Poached Plum and Almond Tart with Candied Ginger Creme Anglaise...
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. . . . . . Pete
RECEPTION
Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut '88 en Magnum -- Light gold, exquisite aromas, citrus, custard, some mousse, subtle spices, full flavor, powerful profile, complex, still lively and pure. [E]
Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut '02 en Magnum -- Pale yellow, complex bouquet, some nuttiness, apples, dry/delicate style, nice weight/grip/balance, built to make old bones. [E]
Served with Appetizers (no photos):
BBQ Gulf Crab with Hoja Santa Seaweed
Lobster Toast with Lobster Roe Cream
Crisp Branzino with Herb Tartar Sauce
Rabbit Rillett with Thyme Calimyrna Figs
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER
Domaine Hippolyte Reverdy Sancerre '10 -- Light yellow, typical grassiness, racy profile, quite forward style, strong flavors that are appealing, minerals, citrus fruits, versatile food wine. [E]
Served with Crudo of Gulf Snapper with Grapefruit and Buttermilk Broth, Avocado, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil...
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Louis Latour Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru '05 -- Golden yellow, expressive bouquet, citrus fruits, notable oak, light to medium acid, smooth, perhaps a bit non-descript, honey, nuts. [VG - E]
Served with Crudo of Wagyu Beef with Quail Egg and Tarragon Salad, Minced Black Truffles...
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Méo-Camuzet Chambolle-Musigny Les Feusselottes 1er Cru '03 -- Dark red, effusive nose, raspberries, dark cherries, smoke, round almost feminine, generous/plush profile, medium complex. [E]
Domaine René Engel Clos Vougeot Grand Cru '03 -- Bright dark red, strong fruit components, earth, cherries, elegant and finesseful, elements nicely in balance, medium complex, appealing richness. [E]
Both Burgundies served with Wood Roasted Squab with Napa Cabbage and Rendered Foie Gras, Fava Bean Puree and Roasted Bacon...
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Chateau Lanessan '82 -- Good red color, lovely generous Claret nose, violets, cigar box, tobacco, dark fruits, mild personality befitting its maturity, refined, excellent showing. [E]
Opus One '82 -- Dark red, blueberries, smoke, some earth, Bordeaux-like, dried fruits nuances, still good life if a bit evolved, interesting. [VG - E]
Fisher Wedding Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon '96 -- Dark red, light leather, tar, tobacco, complex nose, perhaps a bit dry, deep black fruits, some earth, still good structure. [E]
These three wines served with Wood Roasted Colorado Lamb with Braised Cioppolini Onions, Belgian Endive and Watercress...
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Chateau Rieussec '05 -- Golden, candied fruits, pears/apples, lush aromas, caramel, spicy complexity, maybe some cloves, only medium grip, no edges, quite generous. [E]
Served with Poached Plum and Almond Tart with Candied Ginger Creme Anglaise...
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NOTE: Thumb nails are clickable for enlargements.
. . . . . . Pete