TN: Lunch at Momofuku Ssam

LUNCH AT MOMOFUKU SSAM - Momofuku Ssam, New York City, NY (11/6/2009)

sprnplr, PURPLE and myself gathered for a late and long lunch.

  • 2004 Willi Schaefer Graacher Domprobst Riesling Kabinett #6 - Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
    WIML90-91

Tasted November 6, 2009 at an offline.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of apricots, quince, a bit of peach and a bit of florals. Flavors of peaches and sweet tarts. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term, perhaps the medium term. (91 pts.)

  • 1997 Trimbach Riesling Cuvée Frédéric Emile - France, Alsace, Ribeauvillé, Alsace AOC
    WIML90+

Tasted November 6, 2009 at an offline.

Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of petrol, ash, yellow fruits anda bit of acacia flowers. Flavors of yellow pears, paraffin and light notes of minerals. Light to medium acidity and body. Drink now. (90 pts.)

  • 2006 Domaine des Comtes Lafon Meursault Clos de la Barre - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault
    WIML92-93

Tasted November 6, 2009 at an offline.

Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughouit. Nose of creme fraiche, vanilla, nutmeg and paraffin. Flavors of vanilla, pear and creme. Medium to bright acidity, medium body Hold. (92 pts.)

If you hold the Lafon too long, it may turn into premox.

Mmmm, love it there…

I had a great time seeing both of you again.

Thanks again!

I liked the Trimbach a hair more than you, but I really prefer my Rieslings with age. I do agree with the drink now. The Lafon was great, and will get better with a few more years, but premox worries me too much to hold them myself.

I love Ssam bar.