Pebbles Dinner

Chez Bruce, Wandsworth, London
Tasted Thursday, September 13, 2012 by Rupert with 779 views

Introduction

Keith Prothero's annual charity event where he raids his cellar for some top bottles. Chez Bruce provided some inspirational matches to the wines. The highs were very very high indeed, most notably the 59 Pol Roger, the 71 Scharzhofberger, the Chave 72 and the amazing 1830 Malmsey

Flight 1 (1 Note)

  • 1959 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut

    France, Champagne

    (From magnum) Hardly any fizz, but hardly any sign of oxidation either. Enticing scents of spice, ginger, biscuits on the nose, and then on the palate, serene, poised. Utterly wonderful.

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Flight 2 - with Piquillo pepper stuffed with langoustine brandade, sauce nero and crisp squid (4 Notes)

Flight 3 - with Yorkshire grouse, creamed spelt, thyme and damsons (4 Notes)

Flight 4 - with Roast turbot, puy lentils, pomerol sauce and bone marrow wafer (4 Notes)

  • 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild

    France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

    Hot and oxidised on the nose, but much more impressive on the palate, massively structured, substantial, and with a refreshing medicinal streak

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  • 1982 Château La Mission Haut-Brion

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    An absolute classic grand claret, cool graphite fruit, all perfectly proportioned, still young

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  • 1989 Château Haut-Brion

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Not a flashy wine, but it's clear immediately that this is very special, alluring tobacco nose, smooth and infinitely nuanced on the palate, super

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  • 1985 Château Haut-Brion

    France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

    Hard to follow the 1989 - this was a smooth, a bit milky in fact, although there was plenty of grip at the end - very nice claret, but not special like the 89.

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Flight 5 - with Best end of lamb, squash purée, sautéed sweetbreads, spiced cumin meat juices (and almonds for the nut-eaters) (3 Notes)

Flight 6 - with Cherry and vanilla tartlet with iced lemon curd parfait (2 Notes)

  • 1942 Château Climens

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac

    Dark orange, waxy, high toned, still showing amazing energy. Super

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  • 1996 Château d'Yquem

    France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

    Has an acrid tone, but the texture is gorgeous, and there's a strong acid spine here - very enjoyable

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Flight 7 - with Gorgonzola cremificato and warm chestnut honey (and walnuts for the nut eaters) (1 Note)

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