Some basic facts about Languedoc:
*Spans the Mediterranean coastline from the French border with Spain to the region of Provence.
*Languedoc-Roussillon is the world’s largest wine-producing region.
* Grape varietals
white: chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, chenin blanc, mauzac as well as muscat.
red: grenache, syrah, merlot, cabernet, cinsault and mourvedre.
rosé: commonly cinsault and grenache.
Brandi was a fantastic hostess and Chef Chris Holden spoiled us rotten with yet another incredible meal. (Eileen, I need your pictures because I missed most of the courses). This dinner we focused on food and wine pairing with each course and because of that I didn't take many notes. Each wine was delicious.
Spanish Style Mussels
roasted garlic and shallots in white wine w/ pesto, shrimp stock, bouillabaisse stock, basil served with a roasted garlic, honey aoli with bread. no picture- sorry! Chateau La Rouge $18.00
2006 Coteaux du Languedoc
white grenache & vermentino. floral nose, peaches, honeysuckle, lemon. short finish. want it to be bigger.
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Grilled Rack of Lamb Salad
with green tomato, radish, lemon emulsion (all local Long Island vegetables) Chef Chris suggested the lightest wine with this because of the acidity in the green tomatoes.
L’Alycastre from Domaine de la Courtade $14.00
2008 Cotes du Provence
delicious rosé of grenache, mourvèdre and tibouren
strawberry, raspberry, almond. light, easy to drink all day long. Or as the NY Times says "An archetype rosé — chill, pour, drink and enjoy".
Broadbent Vihno Verde $10.00 From Portugal.
Pops with the lamb dish because of the acidity of the dish and the wine. A perfect aperitif.
Sweet side note: the label was painted by Alice, the niece, of Bartholomew Broadbent, when she was four. "mmm that's good hootch" --jeremy slutskin
Alaskan Halibut
celery root and granny smith apple puree, chestnut jus, roasted spaghetti squash, brussel sprouts
Domaine de la Patience $13.00
2008 Chardonnay
short mouth, acidic, floral, citrussy, granny smith apple. Kind of falls flat.
Domaine de Blanes $15.00
2008 Muscat sec
works with halibut, full bodied. lychee, floral nose. tastes like roses. forward, front of mouth taste. such a floral nose! candied violets, Hawaiian lei, plumeria. fun note: Only early morning, hand-harvesting is done here to maintain the highest level of aromatics.
Pan roasted veal tenderloin
chanterelle risotto, onion marmalade, veal jus
no picture - sorry!
Domaine Rimbert $20.00
2005 "Le Mas au Schiste" Saint Chinian 40% carignan, 30% syrah and 30% grenache
mint mouth, silky on the tongue, blackberry, honey nose. medium finish, earthy. random note: "Jean-Marie Rimbert is a native of Provence who has forearms reminiscent of Popeye’s – must be the vine-pruning".
Grass fed venison
fire roasted butternut squash, market greens, blackberry jus
Chateau St Martin de la Garrigue $13.002006 coteaux du Languedoc blend of grenache, syrah, mourvedre
jammy. (yes, that's the only note i have on this).
note: Garrigue is the different herbs and brush that grow all over the region along with the vines
Braised short ribs
tomato gastrique, organic paperdelle, bordelaise sauce no picture of this either (sheesh!)
Luc Pirlet $10.95
2006 Syrah and mourvedre
heavy, jammy zin-like with the spice of syrah. delicious! random note: luc pirlet has a fan page on facebook
Homemade apple pie
Thank you so much for the delicious meal and for the wonderful wine!!
We didn't need to rank anything this month because each wine was different and each wine was really good. Well done, ladies! As always, it's my favorite night of the month!!
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