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Tasted Friday, November 28, 2014 by AllRed with 637 views
So it turned out that a few of us had no plans for the Friday after Thanksgiving. Emails went out, and plans were made for a simple holiday weekend get together with close friends. We are always mindful of how lucky we are to have such wonderful people in our life, and this was a night to celebrate that fact. Thanks M/M thelostverse and M/M Vino Me for a terrific night.
Domino and I brought a few cheeses, pates and sausages which were enjoyed with the follwoing wines before supper.
Lady VM prepared a potato soup to start on, as well as a green salad, served with a beef tenderloin roast that was smoked by TLV. Everything was, in a word, perfect.
Desserts included a selection of cupcakes from Georgetown Cupcake and pumpkin cheesecake. We enjoyed a couple more bottles while conversing and playing cutthroat.
1990 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Brut Millésimé 87 Points
France, Champagne
Golden color; very little effervescence remaining. Aromas of roasted nuts, caramel and apple with oxidative, sherry undertones. Less than pristine but has some redeeming qualities. The palate follows the bouquet, adding stone and poached pear tones. 87 for me, 89 for Domino. Someday I hope to taste a pristine example of this wine.
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2005 Salmon Champagne Brut Millésimé 93 Points
France, Champagne
Opened by VM, this blend of one third each Nor, Meunier and Chard displayed notes of apple followed by cherry and red fruits with a lovely salinity mixed in. Has a creamy quality on the palate with a fine bead and good acidity. Flavors tend towards red berries. Strong finish.
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NV Pierre Paillard Champagne Grand Cru Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Green apple, limestone and ginger notes. Aggressive mousse. Nice fruit on the palate- apple and citrus with hints of dough carrying the finish. Nice value.
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2004 Dönnhoff Schloßböckelheimer Felsenberg Riesling Spätlese 93 Points
Germany, Nahe
Light color. Initial note of sulphur dissipates quickly, leaving white peach, petrol and stone fruit aromas. Richly fruited on the palate with hints of petrol as well, all balanced by a good level of acidity. A beautiful wine with a long life ahead.
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