Bob_Cassandra Engagement Dinner

The Wine Club celebrated the upcoming nuptials of Robert Lyster (one of our very first members) with Cassandra Seidenfeld on May 18th, 2008. This was one of those rare occasions where both food and wine were equal to another. The star of the evening, IMHO, was the 1971 Climens which was still as delicious and grand as ever . It is, however, best consumed over the next 3-5 years before it takes on an oloroso character.

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Scallops, Bacon Broth/Tomato-enriched Shellfish Stock

1995 Perrier-Jouet 4*

















Monkfish Wrapped in Proscuitto, Asparagus/Morel Saute, Sorrel Sauce

1986 Meursault Charmes (Lafon)--showing botrytis as always 2*
1986 Meursault Perrieres (Roulot)---lovely now /drink up 3*
1990 Chevalier Montrachet (Niellon)---aristocratic, long and delicious 4*

Foie Gras Terrine, Salad Greens, Brioche Bread, Fruit Compote

1971 Ch.Climens 5*

Sorbet Marc d’Hermitage Chave


















Grilled Squab Breast , Faux Fried Rice, Carrot Sauce

1988 Richebourg (DRC)
1988 Ch.Rayas


















Rack of Lamb, Celeriac Veloute, Celeriac Crisps, Demi Glace, Sauteed Spinach

1982 Gruaud Larose
1989 Charmes Chambertin (Dujac)


Selection of Cheeses: Coeur de Berry , Comte and Grayson (Virginia)

1993 Amarone (Quintarelli)
1996 Valpolicella (Dal Forno)

Dessert: Creme Caramel

Cognac (Tesseron Lot 53 XO Perfection)
A touch too woody for my taste.