PAWS News: April 2018

It was for a second time that a small group of invited guests gathered to enjoy a collection of wines from a mutual friend’s cellar. Our first gathering in 2017 was to experience 1982’s (menu and wines listed below)

Aperitif

Champagne Delamotte and Champagne Tattinger

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Prawn and Scallop Melange

Rheingau Rauerenthaaler Bauken Reisling Ausele 1990.

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Château Cheval Blanc, St. Emilion, 1er Cru Classe, 1982,

Château Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classe 1855, 1982,

Coq au Vin

Collation of Vegetables

Crusted Celeriac Potato Mash

Château Calon Segur, St Estephe, 1982

Château Montrose, St Estephe 1982

Château Cos D'Estournel St Estephe 1982

Cheese selection

Oxford Blue - Fourme d’Ambert - Brie de Meux -Comte (6 months)

Aldwych Goat Log-Somerset

Château Pichon Lalande, Pauillac 1982

Château Canon St Emilion 1982

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Tarte Tatin with Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream

Château Filhot, Sauternes, 1983

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Coffee with handmade chocolates

Malmsey Solera 1863

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Champagne Lanson

2018 gave us a collection of 1988’s to taste and enjoy over long deliberations and expounding our varying thoughts on the styles and qualities of the wines. It is interesting to have such an experience. Of course, it isn’t a comparative tasting but never the less one can express preferences for one or another. The interest all being the same vintage is challenging enough despite their different locations in Bordeaux. Styles vary and of course grape varietal mixes. One thing that did come out was that the reputed most famous and expensive were not necessarily the best either in value or quality.

The collection speaks for itself. Numerous experts have endless scripts on the internet should you wish to peruse any individual listing. It is an extraordinary and most privileged position to be in and to be able to experience. A collection of wines with such historically famous names and provenance. Enjoy the listing.