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RWC at Bar Boulud
- Thread starter mlawton
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Don't know, don't recall if I was either, but a friend sent me this. He didn't go so I can't ask him.
The wines*:
Gentaz-Dervieux Cote Rotie Cote Brune 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Clape Cornas 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Jamet Cote Rotie 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Noel Verset Cornas 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
The Place:
Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 595-0303
The Time:
6:30 pm for Champagne, 7 pm sit-down
The cost:
$795 per person all inclusive.
The wines*:
Gentaz-Dervieux Cote Rotie Cote Brune 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Clape Cornas 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Jamet Cote Rotie 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Noel Verset Cornas 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
The Place:
Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 595-0303
The Time:
6:30 pm for Champagne, 7 pm sit-down
The cost:
$795 per person all inclusive.
Sharon Bowman
Sharon Bowman
C'est pas donné.
Zachary Ross
Zachary Ross
originally posted by Sharon Bowman:
C'est pas donné.
Even with the waterfall and the illuminating gas?
originally posted by mlawton:
Don't know, don't recall if I was either, but a friend sent me this. He didn't go so I can't ask him.
The wines*:
Gentaz-Dervieux Cote Rotie Cote Brune 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Clape Cornas 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Jamet Cote Rotie 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
Noel Verset Cornas 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988
The Place:
Bar Boulud
1900 Broadway
New York, NY 10023
(212) 595-0303
The Time:
6:30 pm for Champagne, 7 pm sit-down
The cost:
$795 per person all inclusive.
I hope everyone who went who wasn't me got poisoned. That is a dream line up. Minus some Chave and Trollat, those are all amongst the best Northern Rhone wines I've ever had.
originally posted by mlawton:
Also still a Trollat virgin.
Okay, consider yourself pimped. See you in Boston late next year?
originally posted by Yixin:
Too many wines. What a waste.
I don't think 16 wines is too many. Not for me, anyway.
Robert Dentice
Robert Dentice
I was there. I have more detailed notes. Overall spectacular night.
Some quick thoughts:
- The Verset and Jamets were the stand-outs and on this night were outstanding
- 1988 was by far the best flight
- The Gentaz were closed down and big disappointments with the exception of the 88
- The 91 and 90 Clape had a weird medicinal note and were not very pleasant although food did help
Mannie provided a lot of historical context and detailed specific winemaker information. He noted that Gentaz was the only one that used Burgundy sized barrels (although they were very old)
I just refuse to believe that wines like this can't still be made!
p.s. Sad to say but there were some heavy collectors at the dinner and I expect these wines to trade in the $1,000 - $2,000 range very soon. Gentaz is already there.
Some quick thoughts:
- The Verset and Jamets were the stand-outs and on this night were outstanding
- 1988 was by far the best flight
- The Gentaz were closed down and big disappointments with the exception of the 88
- The 91 and 90 Clape had a weird medicinal note and were not very pleasant although food did help
Mannie provided a lot of historical context and detailed specific winemaker information. He noted that Gentaz was the only one that used Burgundy sized barrels (although they were very old)
I just refuse to believe that wines like this can't still be made!
p.s. Sad to say but there were some heavy collectors at the dinner and I expect these wines to trade in the $1,000 - $2,000 range very soon. Gentaz is already there.
Robert Dentice
Robert Dentice
originally posted by Yixin:
Too many wines. What a waste.
I hear what you are saying and I rarely, if ever, go to these types of tasting. I made an exception because it is near impossible to taste these wines. It was extremely cool to taste four producers from four vintages and to have all 16 glasses in front of you. Both the style of the producer and the clarity of the vintage were so apparent.
U
Unknown
Guest
I had 91 Gentaz blind, in the spring. It had been decanted, but took a good hour after initial pours to show its stuff. It was insanely good.
Robert Dentice
Robert Dentice
originally posted by .sasha:
I had 91 Gentaz blind, in the spring. It had been decanted, but took a good hour after initial pours to show its stuff. It was insanely good.
I have had it several times and it has always been amazing. The wines were all decanted prior to the dinner and we all kept some in our glasses to the end. The 91 seemed like it was popping its head out after about an hour and then it shut down again.
originally posted by Robert Dentice:
I was there. I have more detailed notes. Overall spectacular night.
Interesting thoughts, Robert. Thanks.
Surprised about the Clape not showing better, 91 and 88/89 Clape are some of my favorites. Not surprised about the Gentaz showing shut down, we opened 89 and 90 not long ago and found them better with a lot of time but not immediately appealing - which was one of the reasons I was curious. Our night was Gentaz/Jamet/Jasmin and we added 83 but had a lot less total bottles and did not include 91.
I'm quite sure that similar wines can be made. Most of the vines are still there, the winemakers just need to step away from the cookbooks.
Claude Kolm
Claude Kolm
I'll venture you never had a Panel/Domaine des Cheffieux.originally posted by VLM:
Minus some Chave and Trollat, those are all amongst the best Northern Rhone wines I've ever had.
Actually, maybe I was and balked at the expense.originally posted by SFJoe:
How come I wasn't invited? sadz.
The last time I bought into a wonderful RWC dinner I couldn't go. Ouch!
Robert Dentice
Robert Dentice
originally posted by SFJoe:
Actually, maybe I was and balked at the expense.originally posted by SFJoe:
How come I wasn't invited? sadz.
The last time I bought into a wonderful RWC dinner I couldn't go. Ouch!
I recall hearing your name at the dinner.