Burgundy Dinner with the Chevaliers du Tastevin

The Albany-Capital Region chapter of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin held a dinner at the Wishing Well Restaurant in Wilton, NY.

The host for this dinner was Adrian Chiota. I sat with Jared, Adrian, Mathias and a few of their friends from NYC.

Except for the Champagne which was provided by Adrian, all the wines were from the chapter's cellar. None of the wines were decanted, but they were opened for some time before serving. See each wine note for details.

Photos and more details can be found on my website.

• 2018 David Trousselle Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune La Couleuvraire 88 Points

  France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

  [Pop and pour.] Tasty, refreshing, good body. Medium length.

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• NV André Jacquart Champagne Premier Cru Experience Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Vertus 92 Points

  France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru

  [Disgorged November 2017.] Dry and complex with lots of yeasty bread dough in the nose and palate. Delicious.

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• 2010 Domaine Henri Boillot Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Clos de la Mouchère 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru

  [Removed from the refrigerator at 4:30pm, opened at 4:45pm, and served at 5:15pm.] Lemon custard nose with hints of vanilla. Rich in the mouth with lots of minerals. Still quite youthful. Good acidity and balance.

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• 2011 Faiveley Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru

  [Opened at 4:15pm and served at 5:45pm.] Beautiful nose of cranberries and strawberries. Gorgeous, juicy red fruit and spice in the mouth. Drinking beautifully now. No rush, but no need to wait either.

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• 2007 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche 96 Points

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

  [Opened at 4:15pm and served at 6:10pm.] Ripe, sweet red fruit nose. Slowly opening in the glass. On the palate, this is rich, complex, and expansive. A stunning wine. Still quite young, but already showing a lot. Won't peak for at least 5 years, but that won't stop me from loving every sip tonight. Gorgeous tannins and fruit. Wow! 95-97

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• 2009 Albert Morot Beaune 1er Cru Les Toussaints 87 Points

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

  [Opened at 4:15pm and served at 6:40pm.] Putting this after the Dujac did it no favors. It is shockingly tannic. While it has some jammy black fruit, I'm not sure it will ever be enough for the tannins and acidity in this wine.

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An excellent dinner with very good food, very good wines, and great friends.