Labchimp's Wine and Food Explorations

Friday, August 18, 2006

Vintage Cellars "Tour de France" at Baguette Restaurant 17/08/06

Pierre Gimmonet Fleuron Vintage 1999 Champagne
Honey on the nose with creamy yeast on the palate with an clean finish.
$44.99
Rating 8/10
Value 4/5
 
La Chablisienne Cote de Lechet 2002 Chablis
Chalky-mineral back palate but a great match with the Salmon
with Salmon marinated in white Burgundy with star anise 
$40
 
Champy savigny les Beaune Aux  Fourches 2003 Burgundy
Instant alcohol up the nose with cherries and sawdust but very subtle oak on the palate and very chalky. A lovely wine with the duck.
with Duck leg confit with brussel sprouts puree.
 
Chateau cambon la Pelouse 2003 (Bordeaux)
Loads of pencil shavings but a well balanced wine and very pleasant.
with Roasted rack of lamb crusted with mustard, herbs, breadcrumbs and almonds. 
 

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