The Albany-Capital Region chapter of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin held its 2018 Chapitre and Induction Dinner at Schuyler Meadows Club, in Loudonville, NY.
The wines were from the chapter’s cellar. None of the wines were decanted, but they were opened for some time before serving. See each wine note for details.
Photos and more details on my website.
Pre-Dinner Wines
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2003 Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos Vougeot Grand Cru
[Opened about 5:30pm. Not decanted. Tasted around 6:30pm.] This was the wine used in the induction ceremony. I was able to get a taste before dinner started. Rich, full, ripe, but not over-ripe. Still has tannin. Balanced and young. 92-93 (93 pts.)
First Course
Chablis Poached Eggs in Butter Sauce with Salmon Caviar, Country Pate, Sesame Toast & Radish Curls
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2009 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Les Preuses - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis Grand Cru
[Removed from refrigerator and opened about 5:45pm. Not decanted. Served around 6:45pm.] Crisp full complex nose. Loads of almonds and subtle lemon tart flavors. Should drink well for at least another 5-8 years. (92 pts.)
Second Course
Lobster & Scallop in Saffron broth with Chili Coulis, Sweet Peas, Potatoes & Cracked Pepper Whipped Cream
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2017 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Rosé de Pinot-Noir - France, Burgundy, Bourgogne
[Removed from refrigerator and opened about 6:15pm. Not decanted. Served around 7:30pm.] Soft and delicious. Cherries. So tasty. A wine you could drink all day with almost any food. (91 pts.)
Third Course
Sous Vide Hudson Valley Duck with Cointreau Glaze, Pomegranate Molasses & Nasturtium Salad finished with Duck Skin Lardons & Brandied Duck Confit
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2008 La Pousse d’Or Volnay 1er Cru Caillerets - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
[Opened about 5:30pm. Not decanted. Served around 8:15pm.] Rich, tart black cherries in the nose and mouth. So delicious. Classic Volnay. Fully ready. Goes really well with the duck. Amy likes it a lot. (93 pts.)
Fourth Course
Truffle Dusted Tenderloin Medallions with Pan Seared Foie Gras, Morels, Petit Squash & Sweet Potatoes
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2004 Domaine Ponsot Clos de la Roche Vieilles Vignes - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru
[Opened about 5:30pm. Not decanted. Served around 8:45pm.] Gorgeous, complex nose with tons of red and black fruits, minerals, and spice. In the mouth, complex, tannic red and black fruit. Long. Just stunningly good. More ready than the bottle I brought to at Le Canard Enchaîné (Kingston, NY, 10/1/2017), but still quite young. So much there. 95-97 (96 pts.)
Fifth Course
French Cheese Plate
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2008 Domaine Humbert Frères Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Poissenot - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
[Opened about 6pm. Not decanted. Served around 9:15pm.] Another big, rich wines, but all black fruits here. Lots of ripe fruit, but a hint of greenness that concerns me a bit. Still eminently drinkable today. 93? (93 pts.)
Dessert:
Lemon & White Chocolate Soufflé with Macerated Berries, Pears, Almond Lace & Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
Conclusion:
Another fun and enjoyable evening of wine, food, and friends.
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