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Restaurant Fred
Rotterdam, Netherlands
Tasted February 14, 2016 by Barry Rothof with 534 views
Introduction
Six of us gathered at the private winetable of two Michelin star restaurant Fred in Rotterdam for dinner. The wine service by Axel Rosier was brilliant and all wines blended perfect with the refined dishes. Many thanks to team Fred for this exceptional experience!
Flight 1 - Kingcrab | Avocado | Bergamot (1 note)
White - Sparkling
2005 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Avize Champ Cain
94 points
Disgorged: Feb 2015. Aromas of citrus fruits, pear and a touch of walnut. Creamy and soft on the palate with gorgeous energy and ripe Chardonnay fruit.
Flight 2 - Foie gras | Cocoa | Honey (1 note)
White
2006 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Montée de Tonnerre
90 points
Expressive and exotic nose. Concentrated on the palate with succulent peach and ripe citrus but lacking acidity and tension. Drink now!
Flight 3 - Langoustine | Iberico Ham (2 notes)
White
2010 Domaine Ramonet Bâtard-Montrachet
94 points
Complex aromas of peach, toast and honeysuckle. On the palate broad-shouldered flavors with powerful acidity and concentration ending massive and long.
White
2011 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Chevalier-Montrachet
95 points
A bit of petrol and reduction dominating the nose. The palate is painful intense with precise citrus, acidity and minerality on the balanced and long finish. Superb refinement and power without weight. Though it needs more time …
Flight 4 - Lobster | Macadamia | Miso | Soybean | Mirin | Orzo (1 note)
Red
2008 Domaine Anne Gros Clos Vougeot Le Grand Maupertui
92 points
Elegant dark berry fruit and earth aromas followed with good balance and ripeness of flavors that possess more concentration than the Echézeaux we had few weeks ago, though ending a bit austere on the finish.
Flight 5 - Brill | Hollandaise | Truffle (1 note)
Red
1993 Domaine Marquis d'Angerville Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Ducs
93 points
Stunning complexity on the nose with nuances of black fruit, spice and earth. Lots of tannin structure on the palate that almost overpowers the dark fruit, earth and some secondary flavors. Impressive firm style Volnay built to age.
Flight 6 - Black Angus Boeuf | Red Wine | Black Pepper (2 notes)
Red
1998 Claude Dugat Charmes-Chambertin
94 points
Wonderfully dense and layered dark fruit and earth aromas. On the palate supple, sweet purple fruit. Different what one usually finds in Dugat’s wines !? This Charmes is approachable and charming.
Red
2009 Domaine Denis Bachelet Charmes-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
96 points
Wonderful fresh red fruit and earth aromas. On the palate more high quality pinot juice and earth notes with soft rounded tannins. An exceptional wine of finesse with refined length that lasts and lasts!
Flight 7 - Veal Sweetbread | Foie gras | Pumpkin (2 notes)
Red
2008 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia
96 points
Dark, rich and concentrated nose, followed by deeper powerful flavors of tar, licorice and intense dark fruit. A fascinating Barolo to follow over the coming years and decades.
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Red
2001 Giorgio Pelissero Barbaresco Vanotu
91 points
Complex bouquet of espresso, mocha and spices. Multi-layered on the palate with spice, leather and chewing tobacco with good complexity and structure.
Flight 8 - Cheese Trolley (1 note)
Red
2001 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes
91 points
Dark spice, licorice, blackberries, and smoke aromas. Broad, dense, and full-bodied, with a voluptuous texture and a luscious mouthfeel.
Flight 9 - Mojito | Verbena | Mango (1 note)
White - Off-dry
1993 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese Goldkapsel
95 points
8%. 375ml bottle. Complex exotic fruit on the nose. Very elegant and refined on the palate with balanced ripe pineapple and citrus, ending long and refreshing. Delicious!
Flight 10 - Hazelnut | Pear | Caramel | Cassia (2 notes)
White - Sweet/Dessert
2010 Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Sélection de Grains Nobles
95 points
11%. 375ml bottle. On the nose lovely aromas of apricot and lychee, with finesse and complexity on the palate offering very pure botrytis and perfect balance. A rare delight!
White - Sweet/Dessert
1999 Château d'Yquem
92 points
14%. 375ml bottle. Concentrated spicy marmalade and prune on the nose. Palate is voluptuous, chewy, with dried apricots and honey but lacking finesse. Made for slow sipping !?
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