IWFSC 751st Dinner

This was the society's 751st dinner at a favorite downtown Chicago restaurant. Chef Nugent did not dissapoint us with any of the courses as they married well with each wine course.

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

• 1999 Montaudon Champagne Brut Millésimé 91 Points

  France, Champagne

  Crisp, fresh, light yeast and almond flavors. Great to start the evening with.

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Butter Poached Main Lobster, Crawfish and Trumpet Royal Mushroom Ragout

• 1996 Michel Colin-Deléger et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers 92 Points

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

  lots of bottle variation and inital fears of corked bottles. Clean minerals, steel and white fruits with a toasty finish. Actually got better in the glass.

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Sauteed Loup de Mer, Confit Leeks, Sunchoke and Riesling Emulsion

• 1996 Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard 90 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Mountain

  More bottle variation, but good glass of wine. Hint of apples, pears and honey.

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Seared Foie Gras, Confit Potato and Caramelized Onion Jus

• 1998 Château Coutet Barsac 93 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Barsac

  Notes of flowers, citrus and cream. Good honey color and mild aftertaste.

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Roasted Rack and Loin of Lamb, Chanteneay Carrot, Swiss Chard, Preserved Meyer Lemon Sauce Periqueux

• 1982 Château Le Bon Pasteur 91 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Libournais, Pomerol

  Dark color, chocolate aromas and rich dark fruit base.

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• 1982 Château Léoville Las Cases 90 Points

  France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Saint-Julien

  Great bright fruit color, clean in the glass but just didn't have the depth. Did improve in the glass with black cherry, lead pencil and spice.

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Fromages Affines

• 1990 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 95 Points

  France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape

  Gigantic fruit nose, great depth in the color, opulent, coffee aromas and a blockbuster palate of spicy, intense fruit.

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Chestnut Bonbon Mousse, Coffee Ganache and Guanaja Chocolate Cremeux

• 1977 Graham Porto Vintage 94 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  Big, depth of color in the glass, sweet, understated, age worthy, deep chocolate and berry flavor.

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• 1970 Graham Porto Vintage 93 Points

  Portugal, Douro, Porto

  Sweet, has structure, age worthy and finese.

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Great dinner selection and wine pairings that Society member Phil brought together for the evening.