Dinner with Friends

Chef Shin Thompson is doing one last round of dinners in the old Bosoiree space before opening his new resturant on Lake Street in February 2013. Friends from our Saturday group, Rick and Cris, made reservations for the first of these dinners and invited us to join them. As it turns out, DanTheRhoneFan and his wife also had reservations. Our tables were next to one another, so the bottles were passed back and forth all evening long.

• NV Launois Pere et Fils Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Reservé Blanc des Blancs Brut 92 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  Notes of minerals, citrus and ginger. Citrus, mineral and apple flavors with bright underlying acidity.

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• NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée 93 Points

  France, Champagne

  Aromas of cashew, citrus and caramel apple and yeast. Flavors of apple, cashew butter and baked pear, along with citrus and dough qualities. Long finish.

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• 2007 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Estate 92 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  Opened by Rick & Cris. Bright aromas of cherry, clove, spice and raspberry. Balanced, with flavors of cherries and clove. Long finish. 92-93 pts.

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The Launois was a very nice match with this dish, pairing better than the jalapeno-laced Chatelain.

• 2011 Domaine Châtelain Sancerre Selection 88 Points

  France, Loire Valley, Upper Loire, Sancerre

  Opened by Rick & Cris. Pale color with lovely citrus and grassy notes. The palate follows the bouquet, though the grasay quality borders on jalapeno and was a bit of a distraction for me. The acidity cut through the richness of the motoyaki nicely, but the flavors were a bit odd. I much preferred the Launois with this dish.

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My favorite course tonight, boths Chards paired very well with this dish.

• 2004 Kistler Chardonnay Durell Vineyard 93 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Deep color, with notes of toasted popcorn, butterscotch, mineral and creme brulee. Full-bodied with a rich texture and flavors of baked apple, vanilla, wet stone and creme brulee. Long finish.

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• 2007 Varner Chardonnay Spring Ridge Vineyard Bee Block 94 Points

  USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

  Opened by DanTheRhoneFan. Aromas of apple, tropical fruit, beeswax and toasted coconut. Well-balanced, with flavors of apple, lanolin, baked pear and butterscotch. Long, balanced finish. Terrific pairing with the soup.

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The Kistler paired better with this dish than the Chatelain, though had I saved a little Varner, I think that might have been the best match.

• 2009 Trisaetum Pinot Noir Trisae 92 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Opened by DanTheRhoneFan. Opens with a terrific smoky aroma, followed by spice and red berry notes. Balanced, with lovely red fruit, cherry, mineral and earth notes. Nice acidity; long finish. Terrific with the short ribs.

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• 2002 Philippe Prié Champagne Tradition Brut 90 Points

  France, Champagne

  Opened by DanTheRhoneFan. Pale color with notes of chalk, limestone and Granny Smith apple. Medium bead, with apple, chalk and almond flavors. Crisp, clean finish with racy acidity.

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• 2002 Château Climens 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac

  Deep orangish gold color. Apricot, pineapple syrup and marmalade aromas. Rich texture, with flavors of honey, marmalade and apricot flavors.

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