Choucroute Garnie at Sarah and Jonathan's
Theater District, Manhattan, NYC
Tasted Saturday, February 28, 2015 by Seth Rosenberg with 490 views
Introduction
I wasn't sure what to expect, but Jonathan cranked out some of the best food I have ever had - amazing meats and sausage.
2005 Taittinger Champagne Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 91 Points
France, Champagne
Smokey nose with lemon, spice, smoked paprika - sharp. Almost sweet on the palate - spicy, soft, sharp spices and lemon in finish. A little more brown. Again, too ripe for me: the 05 is at least a step behind the 04, and at least 2 steps behind the great 02. Nose - 4.5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15.5/20.
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2012 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Corton-Charlemagne 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Nose is rich and has lemon, but it is showing subdued. The palate again shows lemon good acid, nuts, and richness. Just delicious. Nose - 4.5/6, Palate - 5-5.5/6, Finish - 5-5.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1-1.5/2 = 15.5-17/20.
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NV Jacques Selosse Initial 95 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
September 2013 disgorgement. Very oxidized style nose with apple cider, nuts, chalk, pear, orange peel. The palate is a Wow! explosive cider, pear, lemon, chalk. Perfect power and cut. The long finish has pear, chalk and lemon. Again, this wine manages to be creamy, chalky and sharp with acid at the same time. Simply destroyed the 05 Comtes poured earlier. Nose - 5-5.5/6, Palate - 5.5/6, Finish - 5-5.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 17-18/20.
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1995 Trimbach Riesling Clos Ste. Hune 94 Points
France, Alsace
The nose is essence of aged Riesling: petrol, apple, creamy golden apples. Just wonderful on the palate - very dry with great acid. Lemon, minerality, crystal clear. Searing acid builds - razor sharp citrus, burning, slate, lemon, a touch spice, pear. Long and cut finish. Spectacular. Nose - 4.5-5/6, Palate - 5.5/6, Finish - 5.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 17-17.5/20.
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2001 Karthäuserhof Eitelsbacher Karthäuserhofberg Riesling Auslese trocken 95 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Mature nose of peach, juicy acidic citrus, great spice. Wonderful on the palate - great lemon, peach, petrol, creamy yet elegant and very sharp. Mature creaminess - not harsh at all. Finish of powerful citrus, lemon-lime, peach and spice. Nose - 5/6, Palate - 5.5/6, Finish - 5.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 17.5/20.
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1994 Prager Riesling Auslese Dürnsteiner Hollerin 97 Points
Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau
Brought by Jay M. I'd never seen this wine before, or even knew it existed (I started drinking Prager with the 96's.) Wow, what a treat. Golden and rich on the nose - saline and sweet, peach, creamy, golden spices. The palate is spectacular - golden, apple, a touch of sweet, spices, baked but not overripe or soft at all. Spicy, more apples, some peach, a bit of broth - delicious. Stunning for me. One of the best Austrian wines I have ever had. Thanks Jay! Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 5.5-6/6, Finish - 5.5-6/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5-2/2 = 18-19.5/20.
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2002 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 94 Points
France, Champagne
Nose is very biscuity, malty with lemon, spice. Great. Assertive mousse on entry, lemony, malty, complex with great breadth. Brioche, spicy. Really powerful. Another great showing. Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 5-5.5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1-1.5/2 = 16.5-17.5/20.
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2003 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Spätlese Auction #19 90 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Soft peachy nose, lime, spicy. Soft on the palate, some peach, honey. Not enough lift for me. Some crisp lime at the end. Maybe the 03 baby fat is still burning off, but it is hard to tell. Nose - 4.5-5/6, Palate - 4.5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 15-15.5/20.
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2004 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Spätlese 92 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Crisp, clean, light - lime, flint, apple, peach. Nice crisp lime acidity, minerals. Good lift. Some peach and honey. Nice crisp lime finish. Nose - 5/6, Palate - 5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1/2 = 16/20.
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1997 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel 94 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
AP #31. Nose of smoke, golden, honey, apple, rich - maybe getting a bit tired. Sweet, stunning on the palate - mature and creamy, botrytis but melded with great structure. Sugar, spicy, peach - humming, cream soda. Nose - 4.5/6, Palate - 6/6, Finish - 5-5.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 17-17.5/20.
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2003 Weingut Keller Kirchspiel Riesling Großes Gewächs 95 Points
Germany, Rheinhessen
Cherries, stones, flint, spices, crushed stones. Delicious on the palate- brothy, cherries, peach, spices. Wow! rich and huge, massive acid - searing, lime, cherries, pulverized stones, brothy. Hyper-concentrated. Amazing. Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 5.5/6, Finish - 5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 17.5/20.
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2001 Weingut Josef Leitz Rüdesheimer Berg Roseneck Riesling Spätlese
Germany, Rheingau
Dried out - sugary, tart acid. Not integrated. Oh well.
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1996 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Eiswein 96 Points
Germany, Pfalz
My 375ml. An old friend who never disappoints. Nose of molasses, apricots, figs, tangerine/mandarins, spice - fruitcake. Zing, 'it burns!' on entry - massive acid, figs, apricots, mandarins - marmalade - searing the back of the throat. Ripples of power, sweet as hell but not even a tny bit cloying. The finish is just silly: marmalade and mandarin burn and spices. Stunning. Nose - 5.5/6, Palate - 5.5/6, Finish - 5.5/6, Je ne Sais Quoi - 1.5/2 = 18/20.
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1991 Domaine Leroy Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru Narbantons
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru
Wood, good plummy fruit, spice, earthy. Really powerful. Funky.
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