La Trompette, London
Tasted Thursday, September 26, 2013 by SimonG with 553 views
Seared scallop with pearl barley and chanterelles
Tartare and rare roast venison with baked celeriac, salt baked beetroot and radishes
Raviolo of suckling pig with smoked bacon and ceps
Roast breast and pie of mallard with crushed swede and blackberries
Damson soufflé with almond and bay leaf icecream
We thought it should be fairly straight-forward, but we were horribly wrong. Double blind, with us knowing the permutations of vintage and village but not the specific wines, or the serving order. Wines revealed after each flight. We got the last flight of one correct, but that was it. No consensus through the flights, apart from the last single bottle, and the preceding flight of two which reached an unanimity which turned out to be incorrect. A mug's game! On the whole, the wines were underwhelming bar a couple of highs.
Thanks to Filippo for organising, and to all for their wines and company.
1998 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut 93 Points
France, Champagne
En magnum. Nicely toasty brioche nose. Some depth. More structure and line here than I remember of previous bottles. A touch of smoke. Long and satisfying. ****
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