Mercerie
Tasted Thursday, January 27, 2022 by MC2 Wines with 250 views
Like all good Rhone aficionados my affections have certainly shifted to the North through my journey, but there are a few southern estates that I think can fully rival what the North does and Bonneau is one of those. I've always loved his wines and it was a real treat to get to do a full line-up (not the most common as I'd say his wines tend to be fairly unavailable). All from the estate with perfect provenance and all in top shape. A really special evening.
All young wines were decanted before noon (dinner served around 7 pm). The older ones were opened and double decanted around 3:45 pm. All were still evolving in the glass.
Because everyone knows that every meal should start with bubbles
Ham and Foie Gras Millefeuille
Gougeres
Mini Tarte Flambee
Duck and Foie Gras Pate
picked ginger and red onion
Lobster with Chateau Chalon
chanterelle, little gem
Crispy heritage chicken
green beans, garlic and ginger brittle
Venison with parsnips, winter greens
Anyone who has read my notes will know I'm going to like the oldest ones - the '88 which I've had the pleasure to try in the past is an absolute gem and the 1990 Cuvee Speciale is aptly named. The surprises for me were the '95 Beurrier which I thought was showing really well and the 2010 Celestins which for me was a show stopper and esp in the young flight really jumped out (not at all ready to drink, but such a well put together wine). Many thanks to John (importer) for providing wines and to Pressoir for organizing!
2007 Philipponnat Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée 1522 Brut
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
Bright and light and one of those champagnes that is on the lighter side generally. Would be interesting to see how this ages. Not sure it's meant for the long haul, but it is tasty now.
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2012 Philipponnat Champagne Blanc de Noirs Extra-Brut
France, Champagne
I really think I don't spend enough time with this producer and yet almost every time I have their champagne I find myself very impressed with it. This was a more basic blanc de noirs but it was really nice. Spicy and nutty. Not extra complex but still quite young. Drinks great.
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