WTN: Chinese Take-Away (Muscadet, Tavel, Ruwer, Beaujolais)
Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2006 7:26 am
We had a whole raft of different wines with some Chinese take-out last night (typical first night meal when my folks are visiting...):
2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvée Eden (night two)
Still bracing in its overall impression, but a little more open on the palate. Fruit turning slightly tropical. Holding well. Still some left for night three.
2005 Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Rosé
Strawberry juice with floral accents. Perhaps a bit chalky on the palate, but overall quite slurpable. Lovely color.
1998 Karlsmuhle Lorenzhofer Riesling Spatlese (Ruwer)
Beautiful in its maturity. Creamy, smoky, apple compote and citrus with an underpinning of minerals. Balanced sugar and acidity (this was perhaps a bit oversweet on release), and a long, smoky finish.
2004 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly
Kick the Tavel up two steps. The fruit is also a bit tart (I like this) and more than just strawberry. The tartness comes in the form of cherries. Also quite refreshing on a hot, humid evening
2004 Pepiere Muscadet Cuvée Eden (night two)
Still bracing in its overall impression, but a little more open on the palate. Fruit turning slightly tropical. Holding well. Still some left for night three.
2005 Domaine de la Mordoree Tavel Rosé
Strawberry juice with floral accents. Perhaps a bit chalky on the palate, but overall quite slurpable. Lovely color.
1998 Karlsmuhle Lorenzhofer Riesling Spatlese (Ruwer)
Beautiful in its maturity. Creamy, smoky, apple compote and citrus with an underpinning of minerals. Balanced sugar and acidity (this was perhaps a bit oversweet on release), and a long, smoky finish.
2004 Château Thivin Côte de Brouilly
Kick the Tavel up two steps. The fruit is also a bit tart (I like this) and more than just strawberry. The tartness comes in the form of cherries. Also quite refreshing on a hot, humid evening