Testing out a new venue

AP organised a trip to test out a new venue. Hugely enjoyable evening in an airy room that was buzzy but not loud, and the food was wine friendly and well executed.

• 2006 Agrapart Champagne Grand Cru Minéral Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  (10/11/2022)

  From the back label 5g dosage. Gorgeous nose. At the polite end of grower if that makes sense - lean, precise, lovely acidity - just a hint of apply-ness, one could drink this for a long time. With food and air filled out. Nice stuff.

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• 2008 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Grand Cru Avize Champ Cain

  France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru

  (10/11/2022)

  2.5g dosage according to back label. A bit more funky, a bit of bruised apple, somewhat oxidative. Started off super zingy and exciting, went through a bit of a bla period and then pulled itself back together. A small pour left until the end of the meal was really lovely - I do wonder whether this style of wine would benefit from decanting?

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• 2000 Dominique Laurent Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Bousselots

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

  (10/12/2022)

  Last of these - the best cork, didn't fall apart at all! Slightly cloudy. On opening - earthy nose and vibrant, almost riojan oak. With a bit of air, filled out and became really good. A core of black tar at the back of the mouth, some strength and structure, but the fruit is elevated. Thoroughly enjoyable.

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• 2001 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Saint Georges

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

  (10/12/2022)

  Hmm - saw my own note from 2015 and Steve's from last year and yeah, this is lovely. Super clean, lovely acidity and everything is in place. There's a gorgeous kind of pure fruit to it - strawberry or redcurrant. So nice.

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• 2009 Domaine Robert Chevillon Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Les Perrières

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

  (10/12/2022)

  On the nose - a bit of funk, some gaminess.This would be a great wine to spend an evening with but was a bit disjointed in the company. After finishing the other reds went back to this and found it much more enjoyable - evidently 09 was a low acid year which led to a lovely, somewhat harmonious wine, but it didn't benefit from being sat beside the others.

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• 2000 Faiveley Corton-Clos des Cortons Faiveley

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton Grand Cru

  (10/12/2022)

  Compared to the 99 - which will be a wine for the grandchildren - this was surprisingly ready to drink. A certain delicacy and poise, lighter on its feet than expected. A hint of cherry coke but all in balance - jolly nice stuff.

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• 2001 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  (10/12/2022)

  Served from half. Jolly nice stuff - fully mature but no marmalade to it, nor was it overly sweet - I struggle to write meaningful dessert wine notes but...this was a great end to a great meal.

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