Ed Murray's
Tasted Saturday, October 22, 2005 by Not Levine with 973 views
After ribbing me about this endlessly for months, Ed was kind enough to put together this tasting since I missed the last one of this theme here in Seattle. In attendance were the hosts, Ed and Joane; Chuck Miller, Scott Gruner and his poor pregnant wife who couldn't drink this lovely nectar, Bob and Chirstina Watt, and Tracey and Anita (please forgive me if I her name wrong) Lemke. And what a wonderful job Ed did - we started with a whole mess of cheeses and a couple of Champagnes - 1996 Dom (great as always), and 1985 Rene Collard (100% Pinot Meunier and so rich - excellent).
An appetizer of seared fois gras on a brioche French toast with a Sauternes reduction was sublime, and paired with two different Sauternes.
Then, with super osso bucco, mushroom risotto, and green beans, we moved onto the main event. Two young ones were thrown in for contrast. Glad we did that - I've not had the 98 Cailloux before.
With the rest of the Cheeses and some cookies, a couple of sweeties.
It was such a lovely evening of exquisite food, great company, and divine wine. Thank you to the Murrays for hosting and cooking, and to all attendees for sharing great juice and camaradarie. It was a pleasure.
1988 Château Raymond-Lafon 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
From half bottle. Deep golden color. Not terribly sweet, but very nice, balanced, and reminiscent of grand Marnier.
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1983 Château de Fargues 92 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
From half bottle. Also deep golden color, this was more savory than the Raymond Lafon. Good balance and length.
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