Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Burgundy extravaganza with multi-course dinner.
RECEPTION:
Domaine Joseph Drouhin Rully'06 -- Light yellow, pleasant bouquet, light fruits, fresh, firm acidity, medium tropical fruits, Meursault similarities, good quaffing wine. [VG]
Served with (no photos):
Mini Cannelloni
Olive Oil Poached Salmon Tart
Foie Gras Pate on Pugliese, Cranberry Chutney
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DINNER:
Domaine Jean Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchère 1er Cru '03 -- Light yellow, toasty bouquet, some nuttiness, tropical fruits, restrained palate, precise profile, medium balance and depth. [E]
Served with Umbrian Black Truffles, Tagliarini, Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini...
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Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru '00 -- Bright golden yellow, exquisite bouquet, floral notes, dense fruits, pleasing creaminess, fine balance, so rich. [E]
Served with Seared Dover Sole Mirepoix, Carrot Puree, Celery Beurre Blanc, Pearl Onion...
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Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin '06 -- Dark red, dark berries/cherries, some earth, rather straight laced, dark fruits, aggressive style, firm texture, powerful. [E]
Served with Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon, Truffle Studded, Air Dried Kobe Beef, Yuzu Infused Ponzu...
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Maison Camille Giroud Chambertin Grand Cru '04 -- Medium red, spicy bouquet that's perhaps a bit awkward, black fruits, strawberries, medium acid in balance, elegant style, surprisingly smooth. [E]
Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru '01 -- Dark red, effusive bouquet, red fruits, earth, spice, charming dark fruits taste, nice richness, complex, still youthful. [E]
Served with 40 Day Aged Prime New York Strip, Cipollini Onion, Bone Marrow Puree, Saba Jus...
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Mommessin Clos de Tart '04 -- Medium red, ripe berry/cherry scents, maybe perfumed violets, ample acidity, good core of fruits, some spice, good structure. [E]
Served with Artisan Cheese and Bomboloni, Melange of French and Italian Cheese, Italian Style Donuts...
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. . . . . Pete
RECEPTION:
Domaine Joseph Drouhin Rully'06 -- Light yellow, pleasant bouquet, light fruits, fresh, firm acidity, medium tropical fruits, Meursault similarities, good quaffing wine. [VG]
Served with (no photos):
Mini Cannelloni
Olive Oil Poached Salmon Tart
Foie Gras Pate on Pugliese, Cranberry Chutney
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
DINNER:
Domaine Jean Boillot Puligny-Montrachet Clos de la Mouchère 1er Cru '03 -- Light yellow, toasty bouquet, some nuttiness, tropical fruits, restrained palate, precise profile, medium balance and depth. [E]
Served with Umbrian Black Truffles, Tagliarini, Roasted Eggplant, Zucchini...
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Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Grand Cru '00 -- Bright golden yellow, exquisite bouquet, floral notes, dense fruits, pleasing creaminess, fine balance, so rich. [E]
Served with Seared Dover Sole Mirepoix, Carrot Puree, Celery Beurre Blanc, Pearl Onion...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Domaine Claude Dugat Gevrey-Chambertin '06 -- Dark red, dark berries/cherries, some earth, rather straight laced, dark fruits, aggressive style, firm texture, powerful. [E]
Served with Hudson Valley Foie Gras Torchon, Truffle Studded, Air Dried Kobe Beef, Yuzu Infused Ponzu...
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Maison Camille Giroud Chambertin Grand Cru '04 -- Medium red, spicy bouquet that's perhaps a bit awkward, black fruits, strawberries, medium acid in balance, elegant style, surprisingly smooth. [E]
Domaine Meo-Camuzet Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru '01 -- Dark red, effusive bouquet, red fruits, earth, spice, charming dark fruits taste, nice richness, complex, still youthful. [E]
Served with 40 Day Aged Prime New York Strip, Cipollini Onion, Bone Marrow Puree, Saba Jus...
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Mommessin Clos de Tart '04 -- Medium red, ripe berry/cherry scents, maybe perfumed violets, ample acidity, good core of fruits, some spice, good structure. [E]
Served with Artisan Cheese and Bomboloni, Melange of French and Italian Cheese, Italian Style Donuts...
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. . . . . Pete