TN: Tokyo Cancelled due to Typhoon so...2015 Coche-Dury Meursault 1er Cru Caillerets

Fred_C · September 7, 2018, 10:53pm

We had to cancel our trip to Tokyo due to that Cat 5 Typhoon Jebi. Luckily SF has treated us very well these last few days.

The Raveneau starter with Dungeness crab salad was not too shabby either.

2015 Coche-Dury Meursault 1er Cru Caillerets - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Meursault 1er Cru (9/7/2018)
Drank next to the 15 Meursault. This is so much more elegant and floral. The Meursault is ripe and extracted and heavy from the oak. This is refined, uplifted so floral and no noticeable oak. Ultra classy and very unexpected for the vintage. Crazy long finish. It’s like drinking elegant liquid jasmine perfume. More Coche Corton Charlemagne than Meursault Perrieres.

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Michael_S_Monie · September 7, 2018, 10:56pm

How bad is the smoke in SF right now?

Fred_C · September 7, 2018, 10:58pm

Haven’t seen much aside from the usual SF summer fog.

It is actually blue skies today.

B_Buzzini · September 8, 2018, 12:49am

You did Holmes style on this trip! #CocheWhore!

Fred_C · September 8, 2018, 2:34am

Broke it up with some Roulot for you bloke

Dav1d_Sawyer · September 8, 2018, 2:38am

Was just there the last few days as well. No noticeable smoke at all.

Fantastic note, Fred!

Jeremy_Holmes · September 8, 2018, 4:17am

The smoke is really bad because everything Fred is busting is smokin’.

Well done Fred.

Chris_V · September 8, 2018, 12:12pm

Where did you dine?

Fred_C · September 8, 2018, 3:03pm

All over town.

Our favorite was hands down Mister Jiu. Every bit deserving of its Michelin 1 star and more.

Biggest letdown was Quince. 2 dishes blatantly over salted and one of them was a pasta dish. Stick with Cotogna.

Zuni chicken was as good as ever.

Our 22 month old loved the soup dumplings from Dragonbeaux and ate 2 rolls a day from ACME.

B_Buzzini · September 8, 2018, 4:33pm

How was the Palace Hotel? Thinking about staying there. Anything good(or left) on the Zuni list? edit: Ah…just rechecked your IG post. That’s a good one!

alan_weinberg · September 8, 2018, 5:24pm

we loved Quince. Sent a friend there. Found a bloody Band-Aid in one of his dishes.

Fred_C · September 8, 2018, 5:33pm

I guess we shouldn’t be complaining about the salt then!

Fred_C · September 8, 2018, 5:37pm

Palace is excellent. Even better if you’re a SPG/Marriott status and you can get upgraded for free.

Pro tip: book the lowest rate possible. When you arrive they will offer you upgrade options based on availability for an additional amount much less than what you would pay if you were to book in advance online.