Bi!! wrote:
> I'm planning a holiday dinner and decided to pick wines from my
> orphan bins to serve. I found a Champagne,three reds and three whites
> plus a dessert wine and would like some food pairing suggestions if
> possible. Some of the wines are relatively young but they are the last
> bottle that I have. The wines are.

Everyone has different tastes, but here is how I would handle some of
these wines
> 1995 Krug Clos de Mesnil Champagne
Likely should be kept at least 10 more years. Serve to welcome in the
New Year.

> 1998 Ramonet Montrachet
Likely should be saved for 10 to 20 years. Then serve with something
very plain such as a roast chicken, perhaps with truffles under the
skin if you must be fancy.

> 2003 Chave Hermitage Blanc
Likely could stand at least a few more years to round out. This should
hold up to many seafood or poultry dishes with old-fashioned very rich
sauces, but hold the tomatoes, garlic, and other strong things.

> 1966 Chateau Latour
Ready enough now. Rack of lamb would be nice, but do not use garlic or
mint jelly.

> 1996 La Tache
This wine likely needs 10 to 30 more years to be at best. Then fresh,
black, French winter truffles cooked in a sauce and served as a side
dish, as was done in the 1800s, would be a very good match.