Burgundy Dinner with the Chevaliers du Tastevin

This was a dinner of the Albany-Capital Region chapter of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin.

Photos and more details can be found on my website.

Dates stuffed with Rawson Farm Chevre and Pistachios, Smoked Trout Roe, Cucumber and Lemon Cream, Shrimp Tostadas with avocado and Cilantro.

• 1990 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut Rosé La Grande Dame 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  [3 liter bottle. This was a special treat from Severn's cellar.] Lovely color. Smooth, mellow, complex. Just gorgeous.

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Lobster Pasta: Strozzapreti, Olive Oil Emulsion, Parsley, Parmesan.

• 2016 Château de la Maltroye Santenay 1er Cru La Comme Blanc 92 Points

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

  [Removed from the refrigerator and opened at 4:15pm. Poured at 4:45pm. Tasted about 5:30pm.] Elegant nose with oak overtones. Medium body. A classy, if not exciting wine. Superb match with the lobster pasta dish.

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Chicken and Hen of The Woods: Roasted Maitake, Mushroom Puree, Herb Pesto.

• 2008 Faiveley Echezeaux 93 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Echezeaux Grand Cru

  [Opened at 4pm. Served about 6pm.] Mature garnet color with onion skin edge. From the color, I would think this was much older than 2008. Many thought it was OTH, but I thought it was at its peak. Sweet nose of forest floor with hints of nutmeg and brown sugar. Mature, elegant, complex. Perfect match to the chicken and hen of the woods dish. If these bottles are representative, drink up!

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Prime Beef Carpaccio: Crispy Artichoke, Roasted Tomato, Olives, Whipped Tahini, Shaved Foie Gras.

• 2013 Antonin Guyon Volnay 1er Cru Clos des Chênes 92 Points

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

  [Opened at 4:30pm. Served about 6:40pm.] Nose of black and red fruit with some licorice and spice. Young. Lots of fruit. Still somewhat tannic. Too young. Needed a long decant. 92-94.

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Roasted Chop and Slow Braised Leg of Lamb: Red Quinoa Salad, Grilled Green Squash, Truffle Jus.

• 2012 Domaine Henri Richard Charmes-Chambertin 96 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

  [Opened at 4:30pm. Served about 7:30pm.] Big spicy nose with loads of black fruit. Complex, expansive, long in the mouth. Still very young but so much potential. A wow wine.

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Buttermilk Panna Cotta: Fresh Berries, Graham Cracker Crumble.

• 2016 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszú 5 Puttonyos 93 Points

  Hungary, Tokaji

  [A gift to the group from our Grand Sénéchal Larry Teal. Pop and pour. 500ml bottles.] Amber gold color. Gorgeous nose of honey and spice. Thick and complex in the mouth with balancing acidity. I love this stuff. Should improve for years to come.

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Everything went well at this dinner. Kudos to Severn and to the staff at The Old Inn On The Green.