Rhones + Wild Game

Peter Creasey

Peter Creasey

Peter Creasey
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. . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by Peter Creasey:
Rhones + Wild Game
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wow what a feast...love the '11 Beaucastel CndP Blanc
haven't ever had that Chave (a negociant bottling?)
Got a Mag of Ogier from 05 that we will be opening in a couple of weeks at Bacon and Cote Rotie in Charlotte
 
WINES:

Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc '11 -- Light yellow, generous fragrant bouquet, complex, tropical fruits, some nuttiness, fine texture, strong character, melons, ample acid, pleasing lusciousness. [E]

Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas Prestige des Hautes Garrigues '05 -- Dark red, appealing gaminess, dark fruits, earth, nicely round and concentrated, complex, lots going on in just the right way, youthful.. [E]

J.L. Chave Sélection Hermitage Farconnet '07 -- Dark ruby red, black cherry/berry fruits, maybe some plums, garrigue, briary notes, full body, meaty and smoky, complex, perhaps needs to come together a bit more. [E]

Michel & Stephane Ogier Côte-Rôtie '08 -- Dark red, feathery scents, dark berries, peppery notes, tannins nicely in abeyance, balance, clean style, moderate profile, probably good potential with more age. [E]

. . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by drssouth: love the '11 Beaucastel CndP Blanc
haven't ever had that Chave (a negociant bottling?)
Got a Mag of Ogier from 05 that we will be opening in a couple of weeks at Bacon and Cote Rotie in Charlotte
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Stephen, Totally agree on the Beaucastel CNdP Blanc '11...wonderful (and versatile) wine.

I was surprised how good the Chave was. It bodes well for the Hermitage in a few years.

While an Ogier fan, this Cote Rotie seemed a bit lacking as compared to other bottlings. Almost seemed more like the La Rosine. It barely rated [E] on my card.

. . . . . Pete
 
is there actually any truly WILD game in this country that can be purchased?
at least everything we can get up here is farmed and not really worth the money
 
Georg, Based on my observations and what credible chefs have said, the answer is "Yes" as to purveyors supplying game that's "worth the money", but I can't tell you which/where they are.

. . . . . Pete
 
originally posted by georg lauer:
is there actually any truly WILD game in this country that can be purchased?
at least everything we can get up here is farmed and not really worth the money
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In season (just passed), D'Artagnan sells a fair bit of wildfowl that is shot on the wing in Scotland.

Not cheap, but those birds definitely lived in the woods.
 
originally posted by SFJoe:
originally posted by georg lauer:
is there actually any truly WILD game in this country that can be purchased?
at least everything we can get up here is farmed and not really worth the money
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In season (just passed), D'Artagnan sells a fair bit of wildfowl that is shot on the wing in Scotland.

Not cheap, but those birds definitely lived in the woods.
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Yes, spendy wild birds for sure, but worth it. The Becasse can be quite a treat.
 
originally posted by Cory Cartwright: Cote Rotie with the cheese course?
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Cory, I would think Syrah would be one of the more classic pairings with cheese.

Being surprised by your questioning, I googled all over the place and can find only positive (read: no negative) comments on Cote Roties (and Syrahs, in general) with cheese.

The pairing certainly worked well with this dinner even though this Ogier bottling wasn't one of the better samplings I have had of this wine.

. . . . . Pete
 
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