Cavaillon Restaurant, Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Tasted Sunday, August 2, 2009 by rstark with 558 views
5 couples got together to try old world (Bordeaux, then Burgundy) up against new world (Cal Cab, Cal Pinot). No awards were given for WOTN, but everyone wanted their wine to shine. We meant to bring the '03 Marcassin Blue Slide but somehow ended up pulling the '02 instead. Oooops! Big difference.
For me, the '96 Clos de Tart was definitely WOTN, although the '95 Cos was certainly Surprise OTN. Three days later I'm still dreaming about that '96 Salon, though ...
1996 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 95 Points
France, Champagne
Oh man, that nose just tells you everything you need to know. Starts with apples, moves to light biscuit, finishes with creme brulee (well, essence of creme brulee). Long long finish and already perfectly integrated. I had this 3 days ago and still can't stop thinking about it!
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