GC's for G&C

[Florida Jim]

George and Cheryl came for dinner so we did Grand Crus.

With grilled salmon and risotto with collards:

1996 Jadot, Clos St. Denis:

fabulous nose of rich, wine soaked truffles with cranberry and forest floor, hints of spice and black olive; expansive/

medium body, very deep and integrated flavors emphasize the crunchy cranberry and truffle flavors, the texture is light in the mouth and yet the entire mouth is filled, somewhat tight, concentrated and intense, integrated, well balanced/

extremely long, crunchy finish.

Young but development is afoot. A remarkable nose and, despite a graceful yet alluring flavor profile, it is clear that this wine needs many years in the cellar to become all that it cam be. Exceptional.

1999 Bizot, Echezeaux (375):

shotgun nose (all over the place) with green olive, oak, sauvage, black fruit, mint, musk, spice, dirt, herb and the list continues; nothing integrated but very complex/

medium body, deeply flavored with flavors that echo the nose with amazing complexity but show more black fruit, rustic in a good way, concentrated and very intense, balanced/

extremely long finish.

A wine that seems to be made to accompany eating without utensils; Tom Jones style, if you will. It challenges all the senses, even touch. ‘Needs a decade but so expressive now.

Best, Jim