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IWFSC 742nd Dinner

Primehouse Chicago IL

Tasted February 10, 2009 by jlgnml with 676 views

Introduction

742nd dinner put together by Chris who is our Chief Cook and unfortunatly for him, his work schedule did not allow him to enjoy this great meal he planned for us. There were 26 in attendance and plenty of wine for the very warm evening outside. David Burke's Primehouse in the James Hotel is arguably one of the best steak houses in Chicago that delights with surprises, outside of the traditional steakhouse fare.

Flight 1 (1 note)

Reception with passed canapes of Kobe, lobster, escargot and truffle.

White - Sparkling
N.V. Bollinger Champagne Special Cuvée Brut France, Champagne
90 points
Yeasty on smell. Good color, consistent bubbles. Enjoyable and but not overpowering. Smooth

Flight 2 (1 note)

Kiffer Lime Leaf Shrimp cucumber salad, thai chiles, citrus.

White
1997 Hugel Riesling Jubilee France, Alsace
93 points
Great color, a little darker due to age. Great nose. Very enjoyable to start the night.

Flight 3 (1 note)

Petie Bone-in Skate Chop, shellfish ragout, salsify puree, saffron essence.

White
1992 Domaine Amiot Guy et Fils Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Vergers France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
96 points
Killer wine. Great color and strong burgandian nose. Floral. Deep in flavor and lasted 2+ hours in the glass. A wine that is showing its age of perfection yet will last.

Flight 4 (1 note)

Thyme Roasted Quail camembert bread pudding, oyster mushrooms, garlic jus

Red
1993 Dominique Laurent Beaune 1er Cru Montrevenots France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Beaune 1er Cru
88 points
Deep color. OK flavor. Nothing changed in the glass. You got what you got.

Flight 5 (1 note)

Slow Roasted Veal Shank, smoked slab bacon, pearl onions, white beans, tomato ragout

Red
1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Crozes-Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage
93 points
Good nose and color. This wine opened in the glass and was just a delight to drink.

Flight 6 (1 note)

Peppercorn Crusted Beef Tenderloin, foie gras and black truffled dumplings, wilted arugula, red wine demi glace

Red
1989 Château Cantemerle France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Haut-Médoc
94 points
This wine has power. Great deep color in the glass. Great nose and very full on the palate. Great compliment to the food course. I liked this a lot.

Flight 7 (1 note)

Warm bitter chocolate cakes, purple figs, semolina pudding, port ice cream, pine nut brittle

Red - Fortified
1985 Graham Porto Vintage Portugal, Douro, Porto
95 points
Smooth. Light in color. Light on the palate. Just right to end the evening with.
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