Osteria Langhe, Chicago IL
Tasted Monday, October 27, 2014 by KeithAkers with 501 views
After a year and a half, it was my turn again to host a Rotating Dinner Series event. We have yet to have a real Italian focus for a dinner, so I wanted to make sure that we did that and that I did it right. I wanted to have a dual focus going on. On one hand, I wanted to show off the range of Barolo and that the crus do matter. On the flip side, I wanted to show off the differences between traditional and modern Barolo. It's a dichotomy that can't be ignored, so why ignore it?
I had known my theme for a good while, so I also wanted to make sure we had a proper venue for it. So, Osteria Langhe was the first place that came to my mind as Piemonte wines deserve Piemonte food.
I was worried that the wines would be grumpy on the whole. More than a few people that I respect have made this observation. To combat this (as best I could), I made sure to give all of the wines at least a 6 hour double decant. While that didn't completely do the trick, it most certainly helped significantly.
To boot, Osteria Langhe was absolutely fantastic. Aldo rolled out the red carpet for us and everyone there did a killer job in every other department. I knew the food was going to be good and they more than surpassed my expectations.
2000 Gaston Chiquet Champagne Special Club Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne
Nose: The nose is very well balanced and classy with pears, red apples, brioche, biscuits, and a touch of white florals and minerals. There is excellent depth with a freshness to the tones too.
Taste: Medium bodied with medium+ acidity. The acidity is very refreshing, but it is noticeable too with pears, red apples, brioche, yeasty tones, biscuits, and some white florals on the back end.
Overall: This was drinking very well. There was a freshness to it with excellent balance. This can certainly develop further, but it is very attractive right now.
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