The Medlar, London
Tasted Thursday, October 10, 2013 by SimonG with 491 views
Crab raviolo with samphire, brown shrimps, fondue of leeks and bisque sauce
Partridge boudin blanc with Savoy cabbage, bacon and carrot purée
Roast grouse with game chips, bread sauce, pate and damsons
Cheese
Another fun evening. The Leroy Genevrieres and the two Lamarche stared (the 71 having the edge on the 78 for me on the night) with the Jadot showing well too. A definite 76 character in flight four which generally underwhelmed. As ever, thanks to all...
1995 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses 90 Points
France, Champagne
Quite honeyed on the nose. Fine bubbles. Honeyed palates too. Elegant, signs of maturity but feels in an adolescent limbo between youth and maturity. More on the attack/front end here, finishing a little short. Not as good currently as the 88 a couple of weeks ago. Focuses nicely with air. Fine. Needs a little longer to develop a bit more complexity through the mid-palate and finish. ***(1/2)
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