maze by Gordon Ramsey, London
Tasted Monday, May 12, 2014 by JonnyG with 1,411 views
I post these meager notes with real trepidation, given (i) the profile of the event, (ii) the connoisseurship of my fellow tasters and (iii) the sheer volume of wines sampled. This was a memorable night, and as little justice as my words will do for the magnificent wines (all from magnum), the greater injustice is undoubtedly my failure to capture the emotional and heartfelt expressions of passion and patrimony conveyed throughout the evening by Roberto Conterno in extraordinarily emotive terms.
With passed appetizers
Three older vintages, served with crispy chicken thigh, charred baby gem lettuce and creamed turnip sauce
Accompanied by a stunning foie gras terrine with pomegranates and Sauternes aspic
Alongside beef tataki, pickled onion and wakame
With cannon of lamb, lamb belly, cauliflower puree and lentils
With a selection of cheeses
I am hoping some others can add pictures too. Kudos to Antonio for providing such a seamless evening of great bottles and greater memories.
2002 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 97 Points
France, Champagne
Light and agile, with delicate flavors and a persistence I have not found in any bottle to date. Interwoven layers of marzipan, ginger, saline, pear and cream. My highest scored bubbly ever.
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