Chateau Lynch-Bages Wine Dinner with Monsieur Jean-Charles Cazes

The Petroleum Club, Sky Lobby, Dallas, Texas
Tasted Thursday, October 26, 2006 by win with 939 views

Flight 1 - Hors d'Oeuvres (5 Notes)

Grilled Shrimp with Papaya Salsa on Crostini; Parmesan Pizza; Salmon Tartar

  • 2003 Famille JM Cazes Minervois L'Ostal 88 Points

    France, Languedoc Roussillon, Languedoc, Minervois

    65% Syrah; 13% Caignan; 12% Grenache; 10% Mourvedre. Aged 15 months in oak barrels prior to release. Earthy aromas, very solid wine. The grenache really came to the forefront.

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  • 2003 Domaine L'Ostal Shiraz Vin de Pays d'Oc Circus 85 Points

    France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc

    Young and fruity wine--fun.

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  • 2003 Domaine L'Ostal Vin de Pays d'Oc Circus 86 Points

    France, Languedoc Roussillon, Vin de Pays d'Oc

    Slightly better than the Circus Shiraz - a bit stemmy and green, but fruit was the primary aroma and flavor.

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  • 2003 Roquette e Cazes Douro Xisto 91 Points

    Portugal, Douro

    Pronounced "shees-toe," this wine is named for the Portuguese word for "schist," a reference to the nature of the soil in the steep, terraced vineyards that rise majestically above the banks of the Douro River. Produced by Jean-Michael Cazes and Jorge Roquette, owner of the Quinto do Crasto estate. Touriga Nacional - 60%; Tinta Roriz - 25%; Touriga Francesa - 15%. Spends 18 months in 225-liter French oak barrels comprising 60% new oak and 40% used. 30,000 bottles anually. Very interesting wine--one of my favorites of the night. Hinit of earthy aromas with spice in the background subtly intermixed with layers of raspberries; red currant and blueberries. Nice finish.

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  • 2003 Tapanappa Cabernet-Shiraz Whalebone Vineyard 87 Points

    Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Wrattonbully

    Very good potential here, but tonight, it was very young and not ready. The complex tannins would seem to indicate a bright future for this wine.

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Flight 2 - Pan Seared Sea Bass with Champagne butter sauce (2 Notes)

Flight 3 - Pan Seared and Peppered Beef Tenderloin with wild mushroom sauce and vegetables (2 Notes)

  • 2003 Château Cordeillan-Bages 92 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    I really enjoyed this wine--nice earthy aromas intermixed with black currant, blackberries and strawberries. Incredibly interesting finish--this wine certainly has a great future in front of it.

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  • 1998 Château Les Ormes de Pez 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Estèphe

    Classic in style, but tasted next to the 2003 Chateau Cordeillan-Bages, which overwhelmed it. More tannic than the 2003--not sure it this wine will get better with age. Should have had by itself.

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Flight 4 - Cheese Assortment (2 Notes)

Champagne Grapes; Goat Cheese, Manchego; Whipped Brie de Meaux; Tellicherry Peppers and toasted croutons

Flight 5 - Fruit Tart with Raspberry Coulis (1 Note)

  • 1996 Château Suduiraut 88 Points

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    Nice way to end the evening. Amazing tropical aromas, followed by mellow honey notes. Very good wine, but not as complex as the aroma hinted.

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