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Three Decades of Pape Clement
La Folie Restaurant in San Francisco
Tasted November 16, 2011 by europat55 with 648 views
Introduction
Wine tasting dinner event at la Folie hosted by JJ Buckley with Sophie Bonnet-Doux wine specialist from Chateau Pape Clement and Michelin-starred chef Roland Passot.
Flight 1 - Amuse Bouches (1 note)
White
2004 Château Pape Clément Blanc
91 points
This is was one of my first experience with a white Bordeaux so i didn't know too much what to expect and i was quite surprised by the strong amount of oak. It reminded me of the oaky California chardonnays, but with more depth on the palate.
Flight 2 - Course #1 - Seared Diver Scallop on Carrot and Pea Ragout with a Pancetta and Chanterelle Broth (1 note)
White
2005 Château Fombrauge Blanc
89 points
This was a little boring and unidimentional when first poured (too cold?), but it evolved into something very good after a little while in the glass. Nice exotic fruit, nice acidity. Medium nose.
43% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Sauvignon Gris, and 35% Semillon.
43% Sauvignon Blanc, 22% Sauvignon Gris, and 35% Semillon.
Flight 3 - Course #2 - Pan Seared Wild Black Cod with Leek Fondue and Bone Marrow Red Wine Sauce (2 notes)
Red
2004 Château Fombrauge
87 points
Somewhat California Merlot in style. Dark color, black berries nose and soft palate. Drinking well right now.
78% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.
78% Merlot, 14% Cabernet Franc, 8% Cabernet Sauvignon.
Red
2005 Château Pape Clément
88 points
Very dense purple color. Excellent dark berries nose. This is still very young, so I'm having difficulties with the current palate, but it seems to have what's needed for an outstanding wine down the road. ~88 points now, 90-95 in 20 years.
55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon
Flight 4 - Course #3 - Roasted Emigh Farms Lamb Rack with Butter Beans, Chorizo and lamb Tongue, Taggiasca Olive Lamb Jus (2 notes)
Red
1996 Château Pape Clément
91 points
Outstanding nose (black currants, plums, beries), rich silky palate. The tannis are still a little bit sharp so I don't think this is at peak yet.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.
70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot.
Red
1986 Château Pape Clément
92 points
This was very similar to the '96 is side-by-side tasting with an amazing nose of dark berries and plum, but the palate has evolved into more finesse with fully resolved soft tannins.
Flight 5 - Course #4 - Selection of Artisan Cheeses (Hollyhock, Epoisse, Crottin de Chavignol) (1 note)
Red
2004 Château Magrez Fombrauge
87 points
Dark blue/purple color. Sweet nose. Very rich palate, but I little bit too oaky for me.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
80% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc.
Closing
