The French Bakery, Kane Concourse, Bay Harbour Islands, FL
Tasted Tuesday, June 3, 2008 - Wednesday, June 4, 2008 by markellen.foodies@gmail.com with 982 views
Attendees: Cesar Basurto(Southern); Alam & Bill Berke; Deirdre Conley (Boisset); Elaine & Ed Davis; Roberta & David Errenreich; Ellen & Mark Friedman(Us); Charlie Frumkin(The French Bakery); Richard Grove(Boisset); Greg Johnson; Jerry McGinley; Bob Muraro & Guest.
Maria Frumkins Northern Rhone Tasting Menu:
Maria Quiche du Jour - Family Style
Parsley Root Soup, tarragon flan, lardon
Cassoulet Lyonnais
Filet Mignon Wellington
Dates and Pistachio Tart
We had forgotten to Poll WOTN, so I e-mail canvassed afterwards. Jerry(split) and Richard liked the 95 Chave Hermitage best. Charlie, on reflection liked the 90 Jaboulet La Chapelle based on its perfect texture and incredible mouthfeel despite its aromatic restraint. He shared the honors with the 89 La Chapelle which he acknowledged was sexier, more open, and approachable. Jerry split his choice with his 95 Tardieu-Laurent Hermitage. Deirdre, David, and I preferred my 98 Guigal Chateau de Ampuis. David gave the La Sizeraine a split vote. Ed and Ellen both like the faux Syrah 1990 Stags Leap Petit Syrah BEST!
OUR NEXT EVENT: BYO CHAMPAGNE/WHITE BURGUNDY Dinner to include Maine Lobster, either June 16th or 17th. LIMITED TO 16 PARTICIPANTS, PRIORITY TO 1st PAID!
2004 Betts & Scholl Hermitage Blanc 90 Points
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
(6/4/2008)
Mark(Me). Everyone enjoyed this wine, and most wanted more. Has good body, and aromatics, but in its youth lacks the honeyed glycerine cough drop complexity I found in the 2001, I had a few months ago, and much preferred. I would suggest giving this one 2-3 years to see what develops.
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