Dinner at Premisse

Premisse, Copenhagen
Tasted Tuesday, December 11, 2007 by gorm with 524 views

Introduction

Went out with some guys at work for a dinner at Premisse to celebrate an excellent 2007. We had a number of wines, but I have limited myself to taking notes on the four most interesting. The food - as always - were excellent, inventive and delicious!

Flight 1 - White Hermitage (1 Note)

2001 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc Le Méal

France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage

Light yellow. Almost smells like riesling with loads of diesel and tons of minerals. In the mouth it is fat, soft and round, hides any acid there might be, yet extremely mineral-driven, almost painfully so. Add to this a burning sensation from the alcohol and you have a very special white. I am glad to have tried it, but will reserve judgment for now as I simply cannot wrap my head around it. I will have to try it again. Probably a bit closed.

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Flight 2 - 2002 Burgundy (2 Notes)

2002 Jean-Jacques Confuron Clos Vougeot 90 Points

France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru

Dark transparent red. Nice penetrating spicy nose with dark berries. In the mouth this is a bit disjointed and short. Improves with air, but never really came around. Probably just needs more time.

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2002 Domaine Leroy Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Boudots 95 Points

France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru

Transparent dark red. Very delicious nose of red cherries, soy and spices, very Vosne in character. Medium body, impressive flavors, good length. Classy, classic, interesting, hedonistic.

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Flight 3 - 1999 d'Yquem (1 Note)

1999 Château d'Yquem 93 Points

France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

Yellow, still looks young. Delicious sweet nose of orange berries with hints of classic d'Yquem giveaways: coconut and marzipan. In the mouth it is fat, round, yet sufficiently balanced. Not the greatest d'Yquem, but it doesn't disappoint either.

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