Tasted Sunday, January 14, 2018 by englishman's claret with 267 views
Six of us gathered for a Palmer vertical, with the kind addition of an 83 and 89 Chateau Margaux to serve as foils to the Palmer. I love Palmer; its appeal is almost universal. It has more richness and supple fat than typical to the Left Bank owing to its higher Merlot content. But it loses no elegance in the process - to my nose, its ephemeral perfume insures its place among the most elegant wines of Bordeaux.
Gougeres (100% Comte)
Duck confit, foie gras, and mascarpone ravioli on a bed of roasted asparagus, finished with a morel cream sauce
Double-cut rack of lamb on a bed of microgreens beside gratin dauphinois
Comte Grand Cru Extra, Tomme Vache des Aldudes, Brie de Rougement, Mothais sur feuille
Pear frangipane tart
We did quite well in the end; the wines were stunning and only loss was the madeirized 59. The character of Palmer was very consistent across vintages without losing any reflection of each unique vintage. The 89 was the consensus red wine of the night and the transition from the 89 flight to the d'Yquem was a pretty thrilling finale.
NV Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Noirs Cote de Bechalin 93 Points
France, Champagne
Delightful; just a quick flute but very fruity, precise, dynamic.
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