CCF Wine & Spirits BYOB with ‘55 d’Yquem and ‘55 Sandeman

Our Florida club finished their season with a BYOB. Chef prepared a 4 course meal and we sent out wine suggestions. Lots of wine were available to taste and share. The evening was a great success.

Exotic Mushroom & Goat Cheese Tart
Asparagus, Crème Fraiche, Caviar

• 2012 Lail Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Georgia 94 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Yountville

  Good color, fragrant and long lasting on the palate.

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• 1995 Charles Heidsieck Champagne Blanc des Millénaires 94 Points

  France, Champagne

  Light and bright color. Good flavors and good finish. Had good weight on the palate and really showing no age with this btl.

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Seared Shrimp
Fontina Grit Cake, Shrimp Bisque and Pancetta

• 2010 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Corton-Charlemagne 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru

  A bit darker than the last btl and a bit of flab on the palate. Took its time to open (remember to decant) still terrific.

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• 2016 Paul Pernot et ses Fils Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Champs Canet Clos Jacquelotte 93 Points

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

  Lighter color of the 3. Youthful and sharp palate feel. Good weight, fruit and finish.

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• 2008 Château de la Maltroye Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Dent de Chien 94 Points

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

  Darker color, good fruit, grew on the palate as it sat in the glass. Very good.

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Applewood Smoked Prime Striploin
Corn Purée, Smashed potatoes and Horseradish Cream

• 2004 Abreu Madrona Ranch 97 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  This did not disappoint anyone at the table. Utterly luscious both with the color, the palate feel and finish. Thank you Ros.

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• 2005 Château Léoville Las Cases 95 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

  Bright color and showing no age. Good flavor and good finish.

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• 2007 Opus One 95 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley

  Really good with an interesting aftertaste. Good color, like other ‘97’s I had its at a real decent drinking window.

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• 1993 Henschke Shiraz Mount Edelstone 98 Points

  Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Eden Valley

  Dark color, decanted for 3 hrs, still had tannins. Delicious. Ton of fruit, extremely well integrated.

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Chocolate Marquis
Banana Ice cream and Butterscotch

• 1955 Sandeman Porto Vintage 94 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  Exceptional after a couple hour decant. Smooth and licking your chops for more.

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• 1955 Château d'Yquem 98 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes

  Probably one of the best btls I have had. Lighter color, deep and heavy weight on the palate. Smooth and tasty with a long finish.

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The club will have an opening and closing event for next season and can’t wait.