Dinner at Bonsoiree

Chicago, IL
Tasted Saturday, May 28, 2011 by jlgnml with 469 views

Introduction

We had the opportunity to bring our daughter Liz and a friend to this favorite restaurant of ours. I went deep into the cellar and broke out all wines from her birth year 1990.

Flight 1 (1 Note)

Sweet Potato glazed dunk onigiri, lava bean koshian, shoyu pudding, asparagus tempura

1990 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon 94 Points

France, Champagne

Wonderful, clean color, young, great little bubbles and very clear for 21 years.

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Flight 2 (1 Note)

Japaneses cheviche, hiramasa, medal, rotate, sudachi, mango-watermelon splash, avocado, pickles

Chozio crusted red grouper, quinoa, spinach, tomatillo-sesame bustee blanc

1990 Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne 93 Points

France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

Very good, clean color, developed in the glass, buttery

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Flight 3 (1 Note)

Veal geek pot au feu, Rosemary smoked bone marrow, potatoes tourney, knob carrots, pickled ramp, celeriac

Pretzel agnolotti, cheddar cheese filing

1990 Château Margaux 97 Points

France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

Outstanding, great crisp fruity color, deep currant flavor and just wonderful, developed in the glass.

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Flight 4 (1 Note)

Foie GRAS doughnuts, butter glaze, chocolate, blackberry, mint

1990 Château Rieussec 94 Points

France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

Lots of caramel, apricot, good viscosity, wow, great way to end the evening.

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