UK and Paris, including the CT Worldwide tasting event.

UK and Paris
Tasted Saturday, August 16, 2008 - Saturday, August 29, 2009 by Wrighty with 713 views

Introduction

Summer holiday trip which included the CT tasting event, a trip to Paris and several bottles back in the UK

Flight 1 - CT Worlwide on-line tasting event (3 Notes)

Arrived with a slight cold and got stuck into these. It was a great event and weekend of wine, perfect to fix any jetlag

  • 2005 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Pinot Noir 91 Points

    USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley

    (8/16/2008)

    Drank as part of the CT on-line tasting event.

    Funky nose which blows off after 2 hours to revela some cherry and mushroom. Some soft tannic struture.

    Day 2
    Had been vacuumed sealed overnight. Hints of white pepper. Was much softer but still had life.

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  • 2006 Produttori del Barbaresco Langhe Nebbiolo 91 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Langhe DOC

    (8/16/2008)

    Noticeable wood which softened. Tar with some rose comming through; later dried cherries. Softened further.

    Day 2
    This wasn't sealed overnight and was flater. There were more smokey notes on day 2.

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  • 2003 Clos Apalta

    Chile, Rapel Valley, Colchagua Valley, Apalta

    (8/16/2008)

    Vanilla and coconut and that's after 5 hours! Very new world.

    2nd day
    Still very coconutty, some tannin coming through. A good finish with some heat.

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Flight 2 - Dinner at il Vino d'Enrico Bernardo (4 Notes)

The double blind degustation menu; the food and wine was blind.
1st course - Gazpacho
I guessed the grape but not the location, thought it too soft for NZ - good match
2nd course - Cod with risotto and mussels
Guess bordeaux so sort of got the grape again. This was the best course by far but would have been better matched with a wine with a little more age
3rd course - Young lamb cutlets and routalde, green mousse and summer veg
A good match and the best wine of the quartet.
4th course - Tiramisu
Not a big tiramisu fan but this was great. Wine a little off beat and not my 'cup of tea' although wife loved it!

  • 2006 Delta Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 89 Points

    New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough

    (8/19/2008)

    Grassy notes but softened crispness on palate. Soft finish.

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  • 2007 Cormòns Merlot 89 Points

    Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Collio

    (8/19/2008)

    Served very blind in a black glass!

    Bordeaux nose but palate wasn't quite Bordeaux. Some smoke and palate was a little tannic and short. Needed more age to really match the food.

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  • 2006 Château Tour des Gendres Bergerac Le Classique 91 Points

    France, Southwest France, Dordogne, Bergerac

    (8/19/2008)

    Vibrant colour. Nose has soft fruit but also an old world subtlety. Palate though was dry and tight. A little white pepper appeared later.

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  • 2007 Malvira' Brachetto d'Acqui Birbét 88 Points

    Italy, Piedmont, Brachetto d'Acqui DOCG

    (8/19/2008)

    Deep rose colour with light spritz. Floral, rose nose. Fresh cream palate, some lychee and strawberry.

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Flight 3 - Lunch at Aux Tonneaux des Halles (1 Note)

Basic french bistro confit of duck.

Flight 4 - Autour d'un Verre (3 Notes)

Wine was good but good too salty really.
1st Course - heritage tomatoes
2nd Course - Lamb shoulder

Flight 5 - General wines drunk back in the UK (4 Notes)

Closing

No outstanding wines this time although lots of good food! Time to get back into the gym

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