Brian's Home
Tasted Saturday, November 3, 2018 by James Kim with 238 views
Ten people gathered at Brian's home, which he graciously hosted with Bruce and Monica. Truffles was on the menu and the food was fabulous all around. A particular highlight was a simple buttered pasta with salt and white truffles. Fantastic! There were a plethora of great wines but could only take notes once we sat down. So unfortunately, most of the whites are from memory/impressions and with some completely missing. Also didn't get to try all the reds either and there was a 1967 Fontanafredda Barolo that I also only had impressions of. But regardless, a fantastic evening with great food, wine and people.
With starters- mostly cheese, charcuterie and crackers.
Various reds - almost all with the main meal that came in 3 courses.
With dessert.
2002 Billecart-Salmon Champagne Cuvée Nicolas François 90 Points
France, Champagne
From memory. Yeasty/brioche with citrus and some herbs. Nice weight. Seems coiled and not showing as much. Perhaps needed more air. Paled in comparison to the 2008 Cristal afterwards.
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2008 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 92 Points
France, Champagne
From memory. Apparently opened 45 min before everyone arrive. Beautiful concentrated apples, citrus and unripe pears and brioche aromas. Palate has more apples, citrus and unripe pears complemented by herbs, minerals. Still coiled and holding things in reserve. Excellent concentration and weight. So enjoyable now but will be fantastic when the wine opens up. Would love to try this again in another 10 years.
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2016 Maison Leroy Bourgogne Blanc 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc
From memory. Tart apple, mineral and flint aromas. Palate had nice concentration of flavors that followed aromas with a hint of saline note added. Nice weight. Definitely young but excellent for Bourgogne blanc and will most likely be better in a couple of years.
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1999 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 92 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
From memory. Decanted for 1.5h then back into bottle to Brian's place. Waxy and creamy yet with bright acidity in the mouth. Lemon curd, nuts, minerals and herbs with a nice long finish. Lovely.
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