A Burg and a Barolo at Salil's

Salil made his wonderful chicken thighs. This time on the grill which added a nice smokeyness. With cauliflower and roasted carrots.

• 2021 Henri Jouan Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny

  [Decanted at 6pm. Tasted around 7pm.] Lovely bouquet of cherries and spice. Tart, juicy, red raspberries, red currants. Tight.
  8:30: Opening up now. Showing well in the mid-palate and the long cherry finish.

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• 2007 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato 94 Points

  Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo

  [Double-decanted around 5pm for one hour. Had to run it through a filter because the cork broke.] Dark red fruit and licorice in the nose. Expansive. Gorgeous red fruits and spice. Tannins are present, but soft. One of the best 2007 Barolos that I've had.

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With a slice of coffee cheesecake from Cheesecake Machismo.

• 2011 Weingut Jakob Schneider Niederhäuser Hermannshöhle Riesling Beerenauslese 95 Points

  Germany, Nahe

  [Pop and pour from the fridge. Needs to warm up a bit.] Gorgeous nose of honey and spice. Elegant and somewhat dry up front, bu with a long finish of sweet honey with great acid balance. Stunning!

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Another nice evening. Good to see Thomas again.