Harth Restaurant at Hilton Tysons corner, Mclean, Va
Tasted Sunday, July 8, 2012 by dcwino with 412 views
We had a last minute gathering at Harth Restaurant. The chef promotes from the farm to the table movement and the dishes are simple but flavorful. Unfortunately a couple of the appetizers were poorly executed, ie under seasoned and boiled instead of grilled. The wines however showed beautifully. We started with the 09 Rochioli SB that seem a bit too acidic and out of balance at the moment.
The wine was great but the company even better. We spent three and a half hours covering from wine auction to religion.
1996 Domaine Michel Niellon Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos St. Jean 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
A great mature example, the reason why some of us are addicted to white Burgundy. Very fresh, youthful and precise, a hint of beeswax, wet stone, lemon, a hint of tropical fruit and honey showing the age. Nice lean palate but complex expression and bright acidity. Very precise, linear wine with just right amount of supporting not so obvious fruits, the reason why I love the 96 white burgundy when not premoxed.
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