TN: Burgundy Dinner with the Chevaliers du Tastevin

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BURGUNDY DINNER WITH THE CHEVALIERS DU TASTEVIN - The Scarlet Knife, Latham, NY (6/8/2025)

The Albany-Capital Region chapter of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin held a dinner at The Scarlet Knife in Latham, NY. All 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 can be found on my website.

The Reception

Hors d'oeuvres:

Course 1

Lobster Cannoli: Tarragon Ricotta, Apple Bourbon Butter Sauce, Lobster Glace.

  • 2017 Domaine de l'Enclos Chablis 1er Cru Beauroy - France, Burgundy, Chablis, Chablis 1er Cru
    [Removed from the fridge at 5:30pm and opened. Served about 6pm.] Powerful nose of lemon custard and slate. Rich with a long finish. A terrific match to the lobster dish. At its peak, I think (92 points)

Course 2

Duck Meatloaf with Dried Fig, Sweet Potato Miso Puree, Duck Jus.

  • 2016 François Raquillet Mercurey 1er Cru Les Naugues - France, Burgundy, Côte Chalonnaise, Mercurey 1er Cru
    [Opened at 4:45pm. Served about 6:30pm.] Lovely red fruit nose. Still has some unresolved acidity and tannin. Lots of cherries and raspberries. I would wait a few more years. (92 points)

Course 3

Lamb Loin with Pistachio Herb Crust, Sweet Corn Puree.

  • 2011 Domaine des Lambrays Clos des Lambrays - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru
    [Opened at 4:45pm. Served about 7pm.] This is so young, it hurts. Lots of red fruit with bright acidity. Long and complex. I would wait 10 years to drink this. 92-94 (92 points)

Course 4

Roast Angus Sirloin with Porcini Mushroom Risotto, Marrow Butter, Shaved Parmesan, Veal Glace.

  • 2015 Domaine Bertheau (Pierre et François) Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru
    [Opened at 4:45pm. Served about 7:30pm.] Red and black fruit in the ripe, sweet nose. Classic ripe fruit vintage. This the most enjoyable of the reds tonight. Still a bit young, but the sweet fruit is so yummy. (92 points)

Dessert

Chevre Cheese and apricot Tarte: Whipped Hudson Valley Creamery Goat Cheese, Black Cherry Glaze, almond Crunch, apricot Sorbet, Candied Rosemary Crumb.

  • 1985 Moulin Touchais Coteaux du Layon - France, Loire Valley, Anjou-Saumur, Coteaux du Layon
    [Pop and pour. This was a special treat to honor Larry Snavely who joined the Syracuse chapter of La Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin in 1985, then was a key player in the beginning of the Albany chapter in the mid-1990s.] Subtle botrytis on the lovely nose. Complex, expansive. A real treat! (92 points)

Another lovely evening of food, wine, and friends.

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