Dinner at Min Jiang
Tasted Saturday, July 15, 2023 by melvinyeowq with 105 views
Introduction
My first time at Min Jiang for a 10 hands menu by retired Cantonese chefs. Loved the delicacy of the dishes, many of which are rarely seen anymore because of their time-consuming nature.
2016 William Saintot Champagne Premier Cru La Tortelue 93 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
100% PN, which was surprising because of the citrus nature and precision of the wine. Loved the intensity and freshness, together with the sharp, focused fruit. Another great discovery.
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2020 Paul Hobbs Chardonnay Russian River Valley 80 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Thought this was an obnoxiously oaked Burgundy from a warmer vintage like 2018. Heavy scent of vanilla, the oak use and alcohol levels were both excessive. A horrible caricature of a rich, buttery Chardonnay.
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2010 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis Grand Cru Grenouilles 89 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
Large-scaled with a waxy texture so agreed with someone else who guessed Chenin. Some honey notes which suggested that the wine was afflicted by botrytis. Lacked the energy that I like in Chardonnays.
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2013 Rudi Pichler Riesling Smaragd Achleithen 93 Points
Austria, Niederösterreich, Wachau
My contribution. Some petroleum on the nose. Unctuous, dense texture but was well-balanced by the intense, stony fruit from a more classic vintage. Lovely acidity and length.
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2017 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Calderara Sottana 91 Points
Italy, Sicily, Etna DOC
Wow was convinced that this was a Burgundy. Definitely a maker who was trying to mimic such a style with all markers of a good Chardonnay - well-judged oak use and reduction, with sharp citrus fruit and tension. A pleasant discovery.
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2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard 88 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Had a distracting mint toothpaste note on the nose with a hint of five spice. Palate was more restrained with cranberry, cherry fruit that wasn't too sweet, but still was clearly a ripe new-world Pinot.
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2013 Felton Road Pinot Noir Block 3 86 Points
New Zealand, South Island, Otago, Central Otago
Typical new-world Pinot with tart but sweet red cherry fruit that was slightly confected. Not a fan.
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2016 Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Cent-Vignes Domaine Gagey 87 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
Had a distinct sweet kirsch note on the nose, with some mint toothpaste similar to the Selyem. Thought this was a Burgundy from a warm vintage like 2018 with the candied fruit on the palate. Needs more time to settle down.
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2010 Domaine Michel Lafarge Volnay Vendanges Sélectionnées 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay
Floral, perfumed nose. Elegant, cool dark red fruit with some spice on the palate, thought this was a CdB from the slightly rustic and coarse tannins. Had the aristocratic vibe of a good maker.
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2017 Antonin Guyon Corton-Clos du Roy 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru
Slightly closed at the moment so thought this was from a more structured vintage like 2016. Made in a fuller-bodied, riper style. Tasted of potential rather than pleasure now.
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