Category: Knights of Burgundy
Posted by: vicpug
Meeting No: 31
Date: October 16th, 2008.
Theme: 1998 Red and White, Premier Cru or Grand Cru.
Present: Sir Philip of Trevall, Sir David of Cirro, Sir Ian of Palatte, Sir Samuel of Pontifico, Sir Leon of Romanee, Sir Russell of Epicure, Sir Steven of Grammar, Sir Colin of Chambers, Sir Thomas of Stocks, Sir Philip of Oporto, Sir Paul of Rousseau, Sir Philip of Politico.
Food:
First Course Seared scallops, miso eggplant with dried shrimp and spicy pork mince.
Second Course Red roasted, master stock braised chicken roll filled with sweet corn and smoked bacon, coconut rice, cucumber and ginger salad.
Third Course Milk-fed Meredith leg of lamb roasted with Sichuan pepper, stir-fried Peking cabbage. Minced shoulder pie with spring peas, BBQ lamb sauce.
Fourth Course Gorgonzola blue cheese strudel, apple and celery salad with toasted walnuts.
Fifth Course Silvan Estate Monbulk strawberries between almond shortcake biscuits with framboise mascarpone with macerated strawberries.
Wines:
(In addition to the group ranking, I give the highest and lowest ranking the wine achieved, together with those who ranked it as such; you get some idea of how much we can differ in our appreciation. I also give the total ranking points after the overall ranking)
1993 Pol Roger Brut Champagne (CL): Quite coloured, some orange. Nose meaty, some oxidation. Palate better, good acidity, not bad but a touch of sweet-sour character on finish. Hanging on grimly but the 93s were generally early drinking. Not ranked;
1. 1998 Corton Charlemagne (Rapet) (SC): Some colour, light gold. Nose fresh and minerally, rather undefined, although some thought a touch of oxidation. Palate better with good weight and length, seemingly unmatured. Overall, disappointing. Ranked 10th (116). High 3rd (PA); Low 12th (DB, CL, IB);
2. 1998 Chablis Mont de Milieu (Grosset) (LC): Brilliant , light gold. Fine, flowery nose, young. Palate medium-weight, soft, good acidity and aftertaste. Ranked 11th (118). High 7th (CL); Low 12th (PA, RC);
Date: October 16th, 2008.
Theme: 1998 Red and White, Premier Cru or Grand Cru.
Present: Sir Philip of Trevall, Sir David of Cirro, Sir Ian of Palatte, Sir Samuel of Pontifico, Sir Leon of Romanee, Sir Russell of Epicure, Sir Steven of Grammar, Sir Colin of Chambers, Sir Thomas of Stocks, Sir Philip of Oporto, Sir Paul of Rousseau, Sir Philip of Politico.
Food:
First Course Seared scallops, miso eggplant with dried shrimp and spicy pork mince.
Second Course Red roasted, master stock braised chicken roll filled with sweet corn and smoked bacon, coconut rice, cucumber and ginger salad.
Third Course Milk-fed Meredith leg of lamb roasted with Sichuan pepper, stir-fried Peking cabbage. Minced shoulder pie with spring peas, BBQ lamb sauce.
Fourth Course Gorgonzola blue cheese strudel, apple and celery salad with toasted walnuts.
Fifth Course Silvan Estate Monbulk strawberries between almond shortcake biscuits with framboise mascarpone with macerated strawberries.
Wines:
(In addition to the group ranking, I give the highest and lowest ranking the wine achieved, together with those who ranked it as such; you get some idea of how much we can differ in our appreciation. I also give the total ranking points after the overall ranking)
1993 Pol Roger Brut Champagne (CL): Quite coloured, some orange. Nose meaty, some oxidation. Palate better, good acidity, not bad but a touch of sweet-sour character on finish. Hanging on grimly but the 93s were generally early drinking. Not ranked;
1. 1998 Corton Charlemagne (Rapet) (SC): Some colour, light gold. Nose fresh and minerally, rather undefined, although some thought a touch of oxidation. Palate better with good weight and length, seemingly unmatured. Overall, disappointing. Ranked 10th (116). High 3rd (PA); Low 12th (DB, CL, IB);
2. 1998 Chablis Mont de Milieu (Grosset) (LC): Brilliant , light gold. Fine, flowery nose, young. Palate medium-weight, soft, good acidity and aftertaste. Ranked 11th (118). High 7th (CL); Low 12th (PA, RC);
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