IWFSC 800th Dinner

This was the Chicago chapters historic 800th dinner and 80% or 75 male members were in attendance. Our cellar is very deep and the wines for the evening were really stellar. We chose to dine at the Racquet club because of the setting and for Chef Brand's ability to match his cuisine with these wines. Overall the friendship and the evening were truly remarkable.

Passed canapés

• 1990 Pol Roger Champagne 2000 Selection Brut 93 Points

  France, Champagne

  Out of magnum to celebrate the societies 800th dinner. Great clean color, good nose, some citrus, lasting special.

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There were two other rare Maderia wines. 1934 Verdelho Cossart Gordon and a 1934 Verdelho Justino Henriques that I did not get a chance to taste.

Pheasant Consumme en Croute aux Quenelle.

• 1912 D'Oliveiras Madeira Verdelho 94 Points

  Portugal, Madeira

  Nutty, caramel, great full plate, full flavor, sweet

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• 1937 D'Oliveiras Madeira Sercial 90 Points

  Portugal, Madeira

  A bit tight, high alcohol, pleasant but...

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Roast Maine Lobster, White Alba Truffle Risotto, Quail Egg.

• 1973 Maison Leroy Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrières 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru

  41 years old, crisp color, good sharp nose with distinctive terrior, soft on the palate, wait and rewarded with abundant flavor.

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Foie Gras Torchon, Ginger Lime Gelee, Brioche

• 2006 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile 92 Points

  France, Alsace

  Very dry with out food, with the Foie gross and the fat, wow, petrol, pineapple, tart and pear.

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Veal Sweetbreads, Turnip, Chanterelles

• 1990 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes 95 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

  Wonderful nose, great color, black fruit, fabulous, lasting finish.

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Demi Smoked Squab, Salsify, Perigord Truffles

• 1959 Château Latour Grand Vin 94 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Deep color, btl variation, still lots of rock hard and mountainous tannins

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• 1966 Château Latour Grand Vin 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Deep color, long finish, young nose, fair amt of acidity, tannins still in place to preserve the wine.

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duet of Colorado Lamb Chop and & Braised Shoulder, Celeriac Purée

• 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild 98 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac

  Excellent drinking time. All the great characteristics of a great Bordeaux.

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A Selection of Cheeses-Crottin, Red Rock Aged Cheddar, Vacca Rosa

• 1961 Château Palmer 94 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Margaux

  Out of magnum and the last of the societies btls. Beautiful bouquet, feminine, perfume, elegant and developed quite nicely in the glass.

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• 1981 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Graves, Pessac-Léognan

  Out of a 5L. Initial off of putting nose,developed in the glass with a clear red ruby color, long finish.

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Roasted Fig Galette, Roquefort Ice Cream.

• 1963 Warre Porto Vintage 94 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  Great caramel color, brown sugar, sweet, long finish. Great way to end the evening.

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Chocolate Truffles

• 1950 Janneau Grand Armagnac

  France, Southwest France, Gascony, Bas Armagnac

  Did not taste.

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