HIX Oyster and Chophouse, London
Tasted Tuesday, June 23, 2009 by reichken with 716 views
As summer approaches five of us gathered for some tipples and some whites with a little dinner. we thought it would be nice to work our way through some champagne and some chablis and of course some reds managed their way in as well
we choose to do this at a new place in London that serves great oysters and seafood and even thought the concept of BYO seemed to be foreign to them by the end i think they enjoyed it almost as much as we did.
Assorted Oysters, which were very fresh and delicous- I thought the Mouldons were the best, but the Colchesters really had a good ocean taste to them. the others were good as well. Langoustines, steamed with fennel and Dill
Home cured (smoked) Salmon, Fried Sand Eels and Fried Sprats
Whole Roast Chicken carved at the table and served with Bread Sauce and a Chicken Liver Stuffing, Porterhouse Steak for two, Veal Chop (this was very tasty veal). Chips, Green Salad
at the end of the night looking back at the wines a few thoughts
-what a shame it is about all the premox issues. when white burg/chablis is good it is so good but so many of us (including all of us at the table, are so afraid to age it or buy much of it now) but in the hands of guys like Raveneau and Dauvissat it is amazing stuff
-need to find more good '85 Burgundies
-I LOVE CHAMPAGNE !!!!
1996 A. R. Lenoble Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésimé 91 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
light yellow color, vibrant bubbles. a touch metallic in the mouth at first but that seems to go away. mostly a tart citrus lemon flavor with a touch of apple. seems fairly young with a medium long finish. first time i have had this champagne. seems like pretty good value for money
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1996 Philipponnat Champagne Brut Clos des Goisses 90 Points
France, Champagne
golden yellow color, vibrant small bubbles. nutty nose. it the mouth though this seemed to show a touch of sherry along with the nuttiness that took away from the sharp straight line of acid , the backbone. the bottle seemed a bit advanced to me and one or two others at the table who have had this before said this was not a good bottle. it was a shame as this tipple seemed to have a lot of good citrus and acidity, and was very well balance, just seemed a bit off. oh well , just have to wait for the next one
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1979 Henriot Champagne P. de Rothschild Reserve 93 Points
France, Champagne
I ad never seen this bottling of Henriot before. the cork came out a little flat and were a bit worried but no reason to be, a nice gold color with lots of bubbles. a sweet hazelnut nose. the mouth had honeycomb, a touch of dough, and a nice sweetness. it was medium length and still very lively. really enjoyed this champagne
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