Hollywood
Tasted Tuesday, March 26, 2024 by jfpwine with 20 views
A few of us were hosted by a good friend, who happens to be an excellent cook. The theme was older Northern Rhône wines. One the best dinner I had this year.
Rajas Poblanas - Charred and sautéed poblano peppers with onion, fire roasted corn, garlic, crema and cheese. Sonora town flour tortilla
Roasted Capon - porcini and juniper brined. 3 day dry aged. Porcini, pancetta and fennel cream sauce with Armagnac and tarragon.
Basque style chanterelles -sautéed in demi-sel bordier, finished with grated soy and kombu cured egg yolk, shallot confit, chives and smoked maldon salt. Grilled sourdough
The Sine Qua Non was served blind.
Ratatouille Confit Byaldi - Mandolined Tomato, Japanese eggplant, yellow squash and zucchini confit over a purée of slow cooked onion, red bell pepper and garlic.
Braised Lamb Shoulder - With saffron and mint served over a North African couscous with olives, toasted almonds, preserved lemon and herbs. Sauce vert
Bleu de Gex - Jura semi soft blue cheese
1988 Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil 94 Points
France, Champagne
Dark yellow gold color. Initially quite funky on the nose, but it blew off fairly quickly. Nose of ripe lemon, blood orange, apricots, mango and roasted nuts. Medium+ body, with really good acidity. Long finish.
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