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We had friends over for an annual holiday dinner last night. Brief
notes on some great wines.

1996 Dom Perignon-Still bright fresh and bubbly with no signs of age.
Buttered toast on the nose with a bit of granny smith apple. Very
fresh and quenching on the palate with flavors of apple pie and quince
with a nice bright acidity.

1996 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batart Montrachet-Nose of rusted
metal and hazelnuts. Quite firm on the palate with a fair amount of
lemon zest and lemon curd. Finish shows a lot of minerality with a
distinctive wet stone flavor.

2002 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet-Smooth, rich, creamy, full bodied,
oily, fat texture with layers of cooked pear, sweet apple and vanilla
followed by a burst of cleansing acidity. Wow!

1985 Chateau Lafleur-Opulent nose of black plums, cedar and leather.
Quite dense on the palate with a ton of blackberry, cassis, and
tobacco. Smooth tannins well resolved.

1970 Chateau Palmer-Still dark purple with just a hint of brick. Huge
amounts of cassis on the nose with cigar box and old leather. Vibrant
fruit structure with currant, cassis, black cherry. Cedar and spice
on the finish.WOTN

1995 Chateau Mouton-Quite young. Very thick nose of creme de cassis
and blackberry. Firm structure on the palate with primary flavors of
black fruits, black coffee and cocoa.

1996 Vogue Musigny VV-Quite tight nose with cherry and limestone
gravel notes. Still quite young and primary. Very tannic with a core
of red plum, asian spice and black cherry on the palate. Firm acidity
and strong mineral components.

1997 DRC Echezeaux-Very fleshy nose of ripe red fruits and berries. A
bit of anise and flowers. Quite dense on the palate with red
currants, ripe red raspberry and black cherry. Soft plush tannins.

1997 Baumard Quarts de Chaume-Nose of fresh baked pear pie. Light and
sweet on the palate yet rich, smooth and polished on the palate.
Loads of pear, apple pie spice, quince jam and papaya. A real beauty
of a sticky!

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On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:56:16 -0800 (PST), "Bi!!" >
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>We had friends over for an annual holiday dinner last night. Brief
>notes on some great wines.
>
>1996 Dom Perignon->
>1996 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batart Montrachet-
>2002 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet-
>1985 Chateau Lafleur-
>1970 Chateau Palmer->
>1995 Chateau Mouton->
>1996 Vogue Musigny VV->
>1997 DRC Echezeaux-
>1997 Baumard Quarts de Chaume-


Now that is an impressive list of "friends"!!!

I'm obviously moving in the wrong circles.

Ed Rasimus
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Ed Rasimus wrote:
> On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:56:16 -0800 (PST), "Bi!!" >
> wrote:
>
>> We had friends over for an annual holiday dinner last night. Brief
>> notes on some great wines.
>>
>> 1996 Dom Perignon->
>> 1996 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batart Montrachet-
>> 2002 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet-
>> 1985 Chateau Lafleur-
>> 1970 Chateau Palmer->
>> 1995 Chateau Mouton->
>> 1996 Vogue Musigny VV->
>> 1997 DRC Echezeaux-
>> 1997 Baumard Quarts de Chaume-

>
> Now that is an impressive list of "friends"!!!
>
> I'm obviously moving in the wrong circles.


You and me both, Ed. Fantastic lineup of wines. I'm not at all
surprised that the '96 de Vogüé Musigny was tight, given both the
producer and the year. Nor am I terribly surprised that the '70 Palmer
got your WOTN honors.

Mark Lipton
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On Dec 13, 11:43�am, Mark Lipton > wrote:
> Ed Rasimus wrote:
> > On Thu, 13 Dec 2007 07:56:16 -0800 (PST), "Bi!!" >
> > wrote:

>
> >> We had friends over for an annual holiday dinner last night. Brief
> >> notes on some great wines.

>
> >> 1996 Dom Perignon->
> >> 1996 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batart Montrachet-
> >> 2002 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet-
> >> 1985 Chateau Lafleur-
> >> 1970 Chateau Palmer->
> >> 1995 Chateau Mouton->
> >> 1996 Vogue Musigny VV->
> >> 1997 DRC Echezeaux-
> >> 1997 Baumard Quarts de Chaume-

>
> > Now that is an impressive list of "friends"!!!

>
> > I'm obviously moving in the wrong circles.

>
> You and me both, Ed. �Fantastic lineup of wines. �I'm not at all
> surprised that the '96 de Vog� Musigny was tight, given both the
> producer and the year. �Nor am I terribly surprised that the '70 Palmer
> got your WOTN honors.
>
> Mark Lipton
> --
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One of the benefits of having a large cellar for a long time, having
good friends who have enjoyed a modicum of success and who love great
wine, and being involved in the wine business as an avocation to keep
busy in a early retirement situation. The Dom and the Bordeaux were
all gifts over the years and the Burgs were bought on release and at
wholesale prices. In my prior life I was Chairman and CEO of a large
international logistics company so I recieved a lot of high end wine
as gifts especially from the wine importers. :-)
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What did you serve for dinner and how does one get on your holiday dinner
list?
Rick

"Bi!!" > wrote in message
...
> We had friends over for an annual holiday dinner last night. Brief
> notes on some great wines.
>
> 1996 Dom Perignon-Still bright fresh and bubbly with no signs of age.
> Buttered toast on the nose with a bit of granny smith apple. Very
> fresh and quenching on the palate with flavors of apple pie and quince
> with a nice bright acidity.
>
> 1996 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batart Montrachet-Nose of rusted
> metal and hazelnuts. Quite firm on the palate with a fair amount of
> lemon zest and lemon curd. Finish shows a lot of minerality with a
> distinctive wet stone flavor.
>
> 2002 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet-Smooth, rich, creamy, full bodied,
> oily, fat texture with layers of cooked pear, sweet apple and vanilla
> followed by a burst of cleansing acidity. Wow!
>
> 1985 Chateau Lafleur-Opulent nose of black plums, cedar and leather.
> Quite dense on the palate with a ton of blackberry, cassis, and
> tobacco. Smooth tannins well resolved.
>
> 1970 Chateau Palmer-Still dark purple with just a hint of brick. Huge
> amounts of cassis on the nose with cigar box and old leather. Vibrant
> fruit structure with currant, cassis, black cherry. Cedar and spice
> on the finish.WOTN
>
> 1995 Chateau Mouton-Quite young. Very thick nose of creme de cassis
> and blackberry. Firm structure on the palate with primary flavors of
> black fruits, black coffee and cocoa.
>
> 1996 Vogue Musigny VV-Quite tight nose with cherry and limestone
> gravel notes. Still quite young and primary. Very tannic with a core
> of red plum, asian spice and black cherry on the palate. Firm acidity
> and strong mineral components.
>
> 1997 DRC Echezeaux-Very fleshy nose of ripe red fruits and berries. A
> bit of anise and flowers. Quite dense on the palate with red
> currants, ripe red raspberry and black cherry. Soft plush tannins.
>
> 1997 Baumard Quarts de Chaume-Nose of fresh baked pear pie. Light and
> sweet on the palate yet rich, smooth and polished on the palate.
> Loads of pear, apple pie spice, quince jam and papaya. A real beauty
> of a sticky!
>





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On Dec 13, 4:55�pm, "Rigaboy" > wrote:
> What did you serve for dinner and how does one get on your �holiday dinner
> list?
> Rick
>
> "Bi!!" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
>
>
> > We had friends over for an annual holiday dinner last night. Brief
> > notes on some great wines.

>
> > 1996 Dom Perignon-Still bright fresh and bubbly with no signs of age.
> > Buttered toast on the nose with a bit of granny smith apple. �Very
> > fresh and quenching on the palate with flavors of apple pie and quince
> > with a nice bright acidity.

>
> > 1996 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenues Batart Montrachet-Nose of rusted
> > metal and hazelnuts. �Quite firm on the palate with a fair amount of
> > lemon zest and lemon curd. �Finish shows a lot of minerality with a
> > distinctive wet stone flavor.

>
> > 2002 Olivier Leflaive Montrachet-Smooth, rich, creamy, full bodied,
> > oily, fat texture with layers of cooked pear, sweet apple and vanilla
> > followed by a burst of cleansing acidity. Wow!

>
> > 1985 Chateau Lafleur-Opulent nose of black plums, cedar and leather.
> > Quite dense on the palate with a ton of blackberry, cassis, and
> > tobacco. �Smooth tannins well resolved.

>
> > 1970 Chateau Palmer-Still dark purple with just a hint of brick. �Huge
> > amounts of cassis on the nose with cigar box and old leather. �Vibrant
> > fruit structure with currant, cassis, black cherry. �Cedar and spice
> > on the finish.WOTN

>
> > 1995 Chateau Mouton-Quite young. �Very thick nose of creme de cassis
> > and blackberry. �Firm structure on the palate with primary flavors of
> > black fruits, black coffee and cocoa.

>
> > 1996 Vogue Musigny VV-Quite tight nose with cherry and limestone
> > gravel notes. �Still quite young and primary. �Very tannic with a core
> > of red plum, asian spice and black cherry on the palate. �Firm acidity
> > and strong mineral components.

>
> > 1997 DRC Echezeaux-Very fleshy nose of ripe red fruits and berries. �A
> > bit of anise and flowers. �Quite dense on the palate with red
> > currants, ripe red raspberry and black cherry. �Soft plush tannins.

>
> > 1997 Baumard Quarts de Chaume-Nose of fresh baked pear pie. �Light and
> > sweet on the palate yet rich, smooth and polished on the palate.
> > Loads of pear, apple pie spice, quince jam and papaya. �A real beauty
> > of a sticky!- Hide quoted text -

>
> - Show quoted text -


We started with passed tidbits.
seared tuna on crostini with a pepper coulis
escargot en croute with garlic and parley
wild mushroom tarts


Fueillette of Lobster which was a butter poached lobster tail cut
into medallions, layered onto sauteed spinich served on strips of puff
pastry with a truffled vin blanc butter sauce.

next a cold salad of haricots verts with a maple shallot vinagarette
served with a chevre crostini.

The meat course was a duet of lamb and pheasant comprised of baby
lamb chops with a red wine demi glace and a seared pheasant breast
with a green peppercorn sauce. This was served with incredible
truffled potato gratin and broccoli rabe.

Various cheeses

Warm pear tart with red and black raspberry coulis and white chocolate
ice cream.

assorted chocolate truffles.
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