Peter Creasey
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Mostly French Wines w/dinner (menu)
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Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Warren, I can't drink fizzy or acidic beverages so I had some Raveneau (poor me) during the reception.
Everyone seemed to like it a great deal...it was out of magnums. This bottling is rarely available...the Sommelier said something like a 6-pack (or some such) comes into town so he said he was lucky he could grab it. Very little comes into the US as well.
. . . . . Pete
Everyone seemed to like it a great deal...it was out of magnums. This bottling is rarely available...the Sommelier said something like a 6-pack (or some such) comes into town so he said he was lucky he could grab it. Very little comes into the US as well.
. . . . . Pete
Peter Creasey
Peter Creasey
Maureen,
François Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru '07 -- I got two pours of this. One was noticeably darker and edgier. The lighter colored one was round, rich, full, smooth almost slick, acid somewhat buffered by the good fruit, really a delightful sampling of this premier cru. It worked well with the compelling striped bass course (with the gastrique treatment being a special treat).
Domaine Pierre Gelin Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru '09 -- Quite dark, captivating earthy bouquet, complex, medium deep, some dryness in the fruit initially. At first, in my judgement, subpar. Fortunately I saved some for later sampling and found that it had rounded into better shape significantly with more roundness, friendliness, personality, wow-factor. The later sampling had everything I had expected beforehand. Almost like two different wines. I guess (but I'm not sure) the conclusion needs to be that more time in the cellar will serve it well.
. . . . Pete
François Raveneau Chablis Montée de Tonnerre 1er Cru '07 -- I got two pours of this. One was noticeably darker and edgier. The lighter colored one was round, rich, full, smooth almost slick, acid somewhat buffered by the good fruit, really a delightful sampling of this premier cru. It worked well with the compelling striped bass course (with the gastrique treatment being a special treat).
Domaine Pierre Gelin Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru '09 -- Quite dark, captivating earthy bouquet, complex, medium deep, some dryness in the fruit initially. At first, in my judgement, subpar. Fortunately I saved some for later sampling and found that it had rounded into better shape significantly with more roundness, friendliness, personality, wow-factor. The later sampling had everything I had expected beforehand. Almost like two different wines. I guess (but I'm not sure) the conclusion needs to be that more time in the cellar will serve it well.
. . . . Pete