TN: red Chassagne with somewhat Russian food
 

We went to Riverdale late yesterday afternoon to visit some orchestral
colleagues of Betsy's. A little nibble of figs and chevre accompanied
by an inventive cocktail (juice from boiling plums, iced and with
limoncello and rum). Then we went for a long walk around neighborhood.
Back at the apartment, we sat down to a nice dinner (chicken, bulgur,
beets, plum sauce, eggplant, salad- Jenny is Russian and recipes were
a combo of Russian, Georgian, and creative). I had brought the wine,
the 2002 Jean Noel Gagnard " Morgeot" Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru
(rouge).

A little sharp at first, but mellowed quickly. Red raspberry and
cherry, a bit of damp soil, a touch of spice. Vibrant acidity, nice
length. Not showing as rustic as some red Chassagnes, there's
actually a hint of elegance.
Could use a little more concentration, but nice for what it is. B+/B

Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
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