CCT Burgundy Dinner

The Albany-Capital Region chapter of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin held a dinner at Daley's on Yates in Schenectady, NY.

Executive Chef Elliot Vogel is a rising star in this area. His food is innovative and delicious.

All the wines were from the chapter's cellar. None of the wines were decanted, but they were opened for some time before serving. See each wine note for details.

Photos and more details can be found on my website.

Gravlax, Potato Souffle and Oysters.

• NV Charles de Cazanove Champagne Tête de Cuvée 87 Points

  France, Champagne

  I only had a taste of this, but it was pretty nice.

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• 2020 David Trousselle Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune La Couleuvraire 91 Points

  France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

  A lovely, refreshing wine. Some minerally complexity and length. Impressive. Good value at ~$25.

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Green Salad with Poached Pears and Brie.
This was not very wine friendly, so I drank most of this wine with the next course.

• 2012 Domaine Latour-Giraud Meursault 1er Cru Les Genevrières 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  [Opened (but not decanted) about 45 minutes before serving.] Full in the mouth. Much more richness and density compared to the Hautes-Côtes de Beaune La Couleuvraire. A delicious wine which really goes well with the Venison Carpaccio.

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Venison Carpaccio, Black Truffle, Mimolette, and Greens.

• 2010 Bouchard Père et Fils Clos Vougeot Domaine Bouchard 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

  [Opened (but not decanted) about two hours before serving.] This was my favorite red of the evening. It has a lush mouth-feel and plenty of fruit to stand up to the tannin. Excellent length and complexity. Should drink really well for at least another decade.

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Tuna Tataki with Sesame Crust, Borscht Butter, and a Spaghetti Squash & Beet Ragout.

• 2006 Pierre Damoy Chapelle-Chambertin 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chapelle-Chambertin Grand Cru

  [Opened (but not decanted) about two hours before serving.] Lots of juicy red fruit in the mouth. High acidity. May need more time. Hard to judge. 92?

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Grass Fed Rib Cap, Dry Aged and Smoked, with Potato Pave, and Hunter Sauce.

• 2012 Bouchard Père et Fils Vosne-Romanée 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée

  [Opened (but not decanted) about two hours before serving.] Beautiful nose of bright cherries. Has a lovely elegance. Probably at its peak.

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• 2013 Bouchard Père et Fils Beaune 1er Cru Grèves Vigne de L'Enfant Jesus 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru

  [Opened (but not decanted) about two hours before serving.] Very young. Tight nose of tar and cherries. Full in the mouth with good underlying tannins. May improve over the next decade. 92-??

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Dessert: Pineapple Rum Savarin with Passion Fruit Mousse.

Another lovely meal with great food, wine, and friends.