Official B’day at Bibendum

Sicilian red prawn, duck jelly, ‘lemon caviar’

• 2014 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru

  Half bottle. Pale straw. Nicely saline nose, finely chalky, reasonable zing. Feels ready. This is classic, and very good Chablis if not absolutely top flight. Good length with some cut. ****

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Fallow deer, English quince, sauce Grand Veneur

• 2016 Bergström Pinot Noir Cumberland Reserve 88 Points

  USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

  Half bottle. Still a touch of purple to the cherry red. Recognisably pinot, quite dark fruited, perfectly pleasant, indeed very drinkable, if a little innocuous, but that’s good from a food accompaniment perspective. Nicer than I’ve just made it sound! Solid ***

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‘English apple’ an interpretation of tarte tatin
100% chocolate soufflé

• 2016 Kellerei Bozen / Cantina Bolzano Moscato Giallo Passito Vinalia 92 Points

  Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol

  Deep and very bright old gold. Positively shimmering in the glass. Huge nose of apricot and passion fruit. Hugely sweet, but it does have the acidity behind it. This goes on and on. Suspect this is one to drink in its fresh and vibrant youth. ****

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• NV Les Vignerons de Maury Maury 1928 Solera Cask Number 849 91 Points

  France, Languedoc Roussillon, Roussillon, Maury

  Faded brown, more burnt sienna than tawny. Sweet but with a savoury mellowness. Unsurprisingly goes very well with the 100% Cocoa chocolate soufflé. Lots to like here. ****

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