The Fish Guy Market - Chicago, IL
Tasted Thursday, November 30, 2006 by Nanda with 827 views
Matt and Mel organized a dinner of e-Bobbers at Wellfleet, a northwest side, fish market that features occasional dining on Thursday nights. As ususal the wine and company was great. I'm glad to see that nobody takes Ken's warnings against wine over-generosity/indulgence too seriously --- as we clocked in at nearly two wines per person!
While much of the food was quite good --- the overall dining experience was just OK and I'm not sure I'll be hurrying back for dinner. Though I will start to buy more of my seafood from the Bill, the Fish Monger.
With oysters in the style of Asia. Neither of these did it for me. I think I prefer Chablis in its youth.
These were both awesome --- I think I prefer the hedonistic Pur Sang to the subtler Busson Renard.
Interlude prior to the Chardonnay.
With freshly harvested Illinois Sturgeon Caviar a la Joel Robichon.
Mike P escaped from Pinot Prison in time to join our dinner. He brought this pair and shared that these two were harvested from the same vineyard and block...and even picked the same day. A fun side-by-side comparison.
With poached Maine lobster, Peruvian crocquetta and tangerine butter. The Dumol was my hands down white WOTN.
House-smoked Magret with Arugula salad. A great flight. All rockin' wines. The Rochioli nudged out the KB and Roar as my red WOTN.
Thanks to Brian for the mini-Rieussec vertical. The 90 was awesome. There was also an 03 Christoffel Auslese which I somehow lost in the mix.
Thanks to all for a great night!
1995 Joseph Perrier Champagne Cuvée Royále 86 Points
France, Champagne
Savoury nose with a bready profile on the palate. Lacks sufficient acid freshness and fruit intensity.
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