Gourmetklubbens femtiosjunde middag hemma hos P+H: Tema Italienskt

P+H, Södermalm
Tasted Saturday, December 2, 2023 by thewiz with 53 views

Flight 1 - Välkomstbubbel (1 Note)

Flight 2 - Aperitif: Ankleversnittar och Iberico bellota (1 Note)

  • NV Ruinart Champagne "R" de Ruinart Brut 93 Points

    France, Champagne

    (Disgorged in 2007, base year 2003, 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay, dosage 10 gr/l)
    Lovely golden yellow colour with a very pleasant nose showing ripe apples, oily lemon zest and some herbs in a very pleasant way. Smoothing candied lemons acidity on the maturing palate with a creamy mid before the pleaaant hint of tarragon licorice on the delicious finish. This was still very youthful and should reward further improvement in the cellar for another decade!
    (Still very youthful with 15 years in the cellar)

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Flight 3 - Förrätt: Tonfiskcarpaccio med konfiterad äggula (4 Notes)

  • 2008 Rotari Trento Flavio Talento 89 Points

    Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trentino, Trento

    Lovely maturing nose showing honey sweetness, ripe apples and some citrus flowers in a nice and pleasant way. With a smooth citrus acidity on the gentle palate and a touch of acacia honey sweetness on the pleasant finish.
    (Best 2018-2023)

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  • 2008 Palmer & Co Champagne Blanc de Blancs 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    (Disgorged in 2021, 100% Chardonnay)
    Incipient maturity on the nose showing chalk and wet concrete and opens up with lemons and a lovely popcorn and roasted coffee note in a very pleasant way. Smoothing green apples acidity with cream and lemon zest bitterness on the lengthy and balanced finish also showing some touch of mint chocolate, and leaving a minerals saltiness on the lips in a delicious way.
    (Best 2023-2038)

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  • 2008 Pertois-Lebrun Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésimé 93 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    (Disgorged in January 2017, 100% Chardonnay, dosage 4 gr/l)
    Lovely maturing nose showing butterscotch, minerals and candied lemons in a very pleasant way. Intense green apples acidity on the palate with a zest bitterness on the mid before the very pleasant butterscotch touch on the finish. Delicious, but should reward further cellaring for sure!
    (Best 2023-2038)

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  • NV G. H. Mumm & Cie Champagne Mumm de Cramant 92 Points

    France, Champagne

    (Disgorged in February 2015, base year 2008 without reserves, 100% Chardonnay from Cramant)
    Lovely lemons, chalk and minerals on the tight and youthful nose with a nice and acidic candied lemon citrus driven palate. Smoothing finish where the youthful citrus acidity comes back again. Still very tight and focused on youthful citrus notes, should get better with some more cellar time..
    (Best 2023-2038)

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Flight 4 - Huvudrätt: Brasato al Barolo (4 Notes)

  • 2005 Pio Cesare Barolo 94 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    (Decanted for one and a half hour)
    Still very youthful on the nose showing fennel, licorice
    and hip roses with some herbs. Palate also very tight and still showing very intense and youthful tannins on the palate filled with herbs and with some licorice on the lengthy finish.
    (Best 2025-2040)

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  • 2007 Josetta Saffirio Barolo 91 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    (Decanted for one and a half hour)
    Mature rounder nose showing warm fruit, some oak and licorice in a pleasant way. Smoothing tannins with a fruitful sweetness on the palate showing herbs and some licorice on the lengthy finish. This has evolved very well and has reached its drinking window now, but there’s still something funky on the nose.
    (Best 2022-2032)

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  • 2009 Massolino Barolo 92 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    (Decanted for one and a half hour)
    Maturing nose showing a fruitful sweetness with hip roses and some fennel licorice in a pleasant way. Smoothing tannins on the palate with licorice coming back and with a herbal touch on the finish. Nice and pleasant, but should reward some further cellaring.
    (Best 2019-2029)

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  • 2019 Fontanafredda Barolo 89 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

    (Decanted for one and a half hour)
    Youthful and fruitful with hip roses, licorice and some fresh herbs in a pleasant way, still showing a tight palate with very aggressive tannins that need time to settle and with a balanced body with lots of primary fruit. This should reward more years to open up in the cellar.
    (Best 2029-2039)

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