David Burke's Primehouse
Tasted Friday, May 20, 2016 by dcwino with 636 views
It was the time for DCWINOS to travel to Chicago to hang with the Chicago gangs. Eight of us got together to drink some exceptional wines. We were situated at the private room of David Burke's Primehouse. The chef did an exceptional job creating a special tasting menu for us that was beyond typical steakhouse fare. The roasted baby vegetable was simple yet perfect. Matthew Bills, the sommelier and the crew’s wine service was one of the best in my life!
The 02 Dom was a very clean and delicious Rose. As usual, the 96 Krug and Salon were singing.
The vintage that should be perhaps avoided as they are ripe and often lack precision due to the low acidity. The Leflaive was really delicious however.
It is a wine to savour. It really needs gentle breathing as the wine will freshen up.
Perhaps the best flight despite the corked Cros Parantoux.
So exotic and nuance driven!
The Screaming Eagle didn't disappoint. The Bryants were BIG.
The Dana was really unique and interesting.
Good showing overall.
The Graham was very clean and still needed time.
What a nice way to end the monumental dinner!
The Chicago crew did the perfect job setting up the event. It reminded me once again how lucky I am to share this crazy passion for wine with so many great kind hearted generous people.
2002 Ruinart Champagne Dom Ruinart Brut Rosé 95 Points
France, Champagne
Very clean nose displaying cherry candy, fresh raspberry, strawberry and rhubarb pie, copper and mineral. Delicate palate, very fine airy mousse, candied red fruit driven palate impression, copper, medium acidity and lovely long clean finish. Quite fresh and youthful, easy to enjoy now in youthful way but will improve for another two decades by gaining complexity.
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1996 Krug Champagne Vintage Brut 97 Points
France, Champagne
Both the 96 Krug and Salon are drinking beautifully. Very precise and energetic palate, this particular example shows a lot of red fruits, sour cherry and cranberry, also orange, granny smith, honey, brioche and mineral. Exceptional concentration, very energetic and focused palate, good acidity and mineral and lovely long finish. It is vibrant, focused, energetic, decadent and beautifully balanced at the moment.
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1996 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut 98 Points
France, Champagne
Another incredibly youthful yet perfectly drinking example. Fresh concentrated white fruit, granny smith, citrus, white flowers, wet stone, white pepper and honey. Exceptional concentration, very fine generous mousse, coil sweet white fruit driven palate impression, bright acidity, strong presence of mineral and seamless long clean finish. Excellent showing.
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