Ripple Restaurant in DC
Tasted Thursday, December 19, 2013 by dcwino with 667 views
Since Tom and Adam will be out of town for our holiday dinner, we gathered to drink Richebourg and RSV. It was not an academic exercise of comparing the vineyards. Although the wines showed very well, they were in a pretty tight range and none stood out as memorable. The wine service at Ripple was exceptional and the dishes were solid.
Another wonderful dinner with good friends!
1994 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc De L'Orée Flawed
France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage
Madeirized nose. Ample fruits and bright acidity. Will this re-emerge? I doubt it. If you love Chateau Chalon, this may be enjoyable as the flavor profile is very similar.
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2009 François Raveneau Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
Starts a bit coiled, very Chablis with slightly austere expression as the fruit is shy. Saline, chalk, a hint of flowers, lemon and honey. With air, lovely floral note and more fruits. Lose the primary fruits, quite precise and cool. Excellent concentration and precision, nicely layered and good balance. I lovely Raveneau as the wines always reenergizes me so vibrant and cool.
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NV Jacques Selosse V.O. Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut 94 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
A hint of smoke, perfume, almond paste, honey, tarte tatin, limestone and anise. Medium concentration, sweet fruit expression, mineral and good acidity. Quite harmonious and nicely balanced. My impression is that this is ready to go with a hint of matured yellow fruits. If you are a Selosse fan, your rating may be a bit higher than mine.
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2000 Morey-Blanc Meursault 1er Cru Charmes 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru
Youthful color. Sancerre like lanoline note, quite precise and cool, lime and wet stone. Linear and cool palate impression, medium concentration, very mineral like licking a wet stone, bright acidity and long finish. Good complexity coming from cellaring. Cool and linear wine.
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