Grower Champagne Dinner

Chambar
Tasted Wednesday, October 26, 2011 by godx with 469 views

Flight 1 - Reception: (1 Note)

Oysters, cucumber, lemon grass mignonette; foie gras 'Villa Lorraine' on toast...

  • NV Jose Dhondt Champagne Rosé de Saignée Brut 86 Points

    France, Champagne

    100% Pinot Noir and the grapes from this bottling are mainly from the 2007 vintage. Medium bright pink in colour. Bright and youthful nose of candied strawberries and cranberries. In the mouth ripe yet tart red berry fruit with good acidity and a slightly aggressive mousse. This is very fresh and fruity and somewhat simple but with some time in glass developed traces of yeast/dough. There are hints of sweetness coming through on the palate as well. This got better as it sat in the glass and warmed up a tad. A tasty young Champagne that could use a few years to develop. Good. 86+

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Flight 2 - 1st course: (2 Notes)

Seared scallops, smoked Kurobuta pork cheek, pickled green beans and horseradish vinaigrette...

  • NV Le Brun-Servenay Champagne Grand Cru Brut Sélection 88 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    100% Chardonnay mainly from the 2006 and 2007 vintages. 40% reserve wine used in this bottling. Light straw in colour. At first this was quite shy on the nose but opened up after some time in glass to reveal notes of toast, floral and light citrus. In the mouth this has great acidity, tart flavours and wonderful freshness. More aggressive in the mouth compared to the Gobillard this was paired with. Lean, dry and crisp on the finish with sour minerality. Could use some time in the cellar. Very good. 88+

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  • NV Bruno Gobillard Champagne Brut 90 Points

    France, Champagne

    45-50% Pinot Meunier with the balance split between Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Light yellow in colour. Nice developing nose of citrus, tart apple, funky cheese with hints of floral and a decent dose of autolytic character. Much softer and creamier in the mouth compared to the Le Brun. Almost floats on the palate. Good acidity and finishes slightly tart. This has good complexity and a beautiful texture in the mouth. Drinks well now and should develop for 5 years easy. Excellent. 90+

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Flight 3 - 2nd course: (2 Notes)

Halibut and fresh Dungeness crab, tamarind broth...

  • NV Jose Dhondt Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 89 Points

    France, Champagne

    Fruit mainly from the 2007 vintage; 40% reserve juice used. Light yellow in colour. Nose of citrus, green apple and hints of toasty notes. Sharp, crisp and fresh in the mouth with more citrus and green apple flavours. Bubbles are somewhat aggressive here. This really opened up after it sat in the glass for around 30min and seemed to become more elegant and complex. Great acidity. Should develop nicely. Very good. 89+

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  • 2002 Bernard Brémont Champagne Grand Cru Brut Millésimé 90 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    A blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Light yellow in colour. Nose ripe apple, white orchard fruit and really nice toasty notes. Soft and creamy in the mouth with flavours similar to the nose. Again like all these young Champagnes tonight, this continued to evolve and get better the longer it sat in the glass. Nice acidity with great intensity and depth. Will try again in a few years to see how this is progressing. Excellent. 90+

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Flight 4 - Main course: (2 Notes)

Duck breast, goat cheese, tarragon gnocchi, sautéed scallions, hazelnut gastrique...

  • NV Hugues Godmé Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Noirs 89 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    100% Pinot Noir mainly from the 2005 vintage. Light yellow colour. Nose of apple with doughy and smoky notes and hints of cinnamon. In the mouth the texture is fairly soft but the apple and citrus flavours are crisp with great acidity and minerality. This has nice weight to it and good depth. Very young and should be excellent in a few years. Very good. 89+

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  • 2006 Jose Dhondt Champagne Grand Cru Mes Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs 88 Points

    France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

    Light straw in colour. This nose at first was nothing but apple cider but after some time in the glass notes of yellow fruit, yeast and chalky minerality came through. On the palate ripe apples with decent acidity and easy-going mousse. It’s weighty on the palate. This is very youthful right now and needs 3-5 years before trying again. Very good. 88+

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Flight 5 - Dessert: (1 Note)

Apple crepe terrine, maple, bacon ice cream, milk jam...

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