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Tasted September 2, 2016 by jlgnml with 212 views
Introduction
Friends we met in Copenhagen 3 years ago are here to dine at several restaurants we have selected for them in Chicago. Tonight was their first and what a great way to start their Labor Day weekend at EL Ideas. They are also going to Smith and the Loyalist, 42 grams, Oriole and Roister with a stop for some wine tasting at Chevalier Wines today and dinner here at our house on Labor Day.
Flight 1 (1 note)
White - Sparkling
1998 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame
94 points
Fresh, vibrant, young, tasty, good finish.
Flight 2 (1 note)
White
2009 Ramey Chardonnay Platt Vineyard
94 points
Now I am going contrary to what most would do and. Decanted this btl for about 45 minutes and then back in the btl for 3 hours before serving. Wow what a difference. Regardless of the year, this needed time to open, develop further in the glass and was quite an enjoyment them several dishes.
Flight 3 (2 notes)
Red
2012 Sojourn Pinot Noir Sangiacomo Vineyard
92 points
Medium color, bursting freshness of Pinot grapes, good mouth fell and delicious finish.
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Red
2007 Domaine de Mourchon Côtes du Rhône Villages Séguret Tradition
88 points
Had a glass with lamb dish. Good, needed to be decanted but did not have the time.
Flight 4 (1 note)
Red - Sweet/Dessert