The Grill Room at Rosewood DC
Tasted Thursday, May 25, 2017 by dcwino with 696 views
The rule was that the best bottle of blind red by popular vote gets off 100% free for the dinner check and the tip. The format tends to encourage participants to bring something bold and opulent, i.e. high octane. Dennis generously brought the 00 Margaux and it was the second favorite of the night which was a pleasant surprise. Since the Chef Ruta left, the food has been pretty lame but the service was perfect as usual. Although most of these are not what I prefer to drink, it was fun and educational to try them blind.
As usual, the dinner lasted almost five hours and a great time was had by all!
2009 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Roussanne Vieilles Vignes 96 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
It is quite remarkable/impressive how this has evolved/settled. Strong mineral and ripe yellow fruit driven nose, subtle pineapple, dry peach, candied orange peel, a hint of lychee, spicy spices and honey. Deeply toned but quite fresh due to strong mineral presence and bright acidity, quite spicy and a long yellow fruit and mineral driven finish. There is a hint of heat at the end that is not too bothersome. Drinking wonderfully.
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2008 Lucien Le Moine Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Grande Montagne 93 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
Bright yellow color. Very ripe yellow fruit driven nose, a hint of fresh OJ, peach marmalade, butterscotch, strong oyster shell and a hint of oak. Fully integrated palate, bright acidity, a hint of oak, excellent mineral presence and a medium to long finish. I have opened four bottles and none have been premoxed. However this is a flamboyant ripe style of white Burgundy, don’t expect Chablis here.
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