2002 Burgundies and others at the Rainbow Lodge

Rainbow Lodge, Houston, Texas
Tasted Wednesday, May 18, 2005 by Winetex with 1,158 views

Introduction

This was a great opportunity to taste some Burgundies over a fine dinner at the Rainbow Lodge.

Flight 1 - Reception (3 Notes)

Grilled lollipop lemon parsley shrimp
Chardonnay braised rabbit strudel, orange aioli

Flight 2 - First Course (2 Notes)

Pan seared Chilean sea bass with jumbo lump crab, fava bean and frisee salad with a pan sauce

  • 2002 Domaine Bzikot Pére et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 87 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Puligny-Montrachet

    Pleasant village level Puligny. Almost colorless and lighter in weight. More tropical fruit (pineapple) than one generally associates with a Puligny. Approximately $40 on release which seemed on the high side.

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  • 2002 Domaine Bzikot Pére et Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatières 89 Points

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

    This wine was a step-up in quality from the village level Puligny from this producer. Again a more tropical fruit profile (more pineapples) than one normally associates with a Puligny, especially from this vineyard. Very light in color with reasonable structure but also light in weight. Spicy finish with chalky notes. At ~$60 on release this one is probably overpriced.

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Flight 3 - Second Course (2 Notes)

Grilled pancetta wrapped quail on a portobello mushroom risotto cake with a honey demi glacé. A note that this was so outrageously good that all of the diners were excited by it. A terrific match with the wines. Five stars!

  • 2002 Jean-Michel Guillon Chambolle-Musigny 88 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny

    Medium ruby in color. An elegant village level Chambolle but lacked the complexity to take it to the next level. Very nice floral, red fruit and spices but lacked focus. Well-priced at ~$30.

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  • 2002 Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin 89 Points

    France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin

    Medium to dark ruby in color. Earthy on the noise with black cherry and spices throughout the middle. Very nice texture with an aromatic finish. Well-priced at $32. I'm buying this wine for a mid-range drinker - 2005-2007. It paired well with grilled quail.

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Flight 4 - Third Course (1 Note)

Roasted elk loin, english pea puree, potato blini, fricassee of snap peas, parsnips and a mint truffle au jus. A note that the elk was very good but the mint in the sauce threatened the wines. The Chambolle and the Gevrey were overwhelmed and the Clos Vougeot held its own.

  • 2002 Jean-Michel Guillon Clos Vougeot 91 Points

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

    Dark ruby in color with very earthy, floral and spicy aromas. This was one brawny Burgundy with layers of complexity and fine tannins. It was very young but seemed to have good potential for extended aging (10 years for a Grand Cru). Priced a bit on the high end for the quality at ~$100 but maybe not for Grand Cru burgundy.

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Flight 5 - Dessert (1 Note)

Warm cinnamon apple strudel, Dulce de Leche ice cream; A superb dessert with a good wine pairing

  • 1996 Domaine de la Bergerie Coteaux du Layon Cuvée Fragrance 91 Points

    France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon

    This was a late harvest Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley. It had very rich flavors of pineapple and spice along with a very viscous texture. With good balance it finished clean and could probably last many more years. A treat. [~$40 for 500 ml]

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Closing

Thanks to the organizers of this event as the food and wines were very good. It was a pleasurable evening.

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