Went to a wine themed lunch today at The Ledbury with Mrs. Glennk and many other wine enthusiasts from the London area. This is a monthly lunch organized by a UK wine forum and was featured recently in a write up by Neal Martin called “The Art of Lunching”. This month’s theme was Champagne and Loire Valley.
First Course:
Ragout of Razor Clams, Squid and Scallops with Jersey Royals and Lemongrass. Great dish with the freshest ingredients and a great pair with the bubbles.
Wine Pairings:
Cedric Bouchard Roses de Jeanne Les Ursules NV – Impressive. A producer I’m going to seek out more.
1996 Bollinger Grande Annee – Wine of the flight and lunch for me. Sharp, focused and so long and layered. Great with the food.
Krug Grande Cuvee NV – Solid as always.
Second Course:
Dover Sole with Cauliflower, Seaweed and brown butter. Another nice dish, very delicate and great flavor.
Wine Pairings:
2004 Didier Dagueneau Buisson Reynard
2003 Pouilly Fume Baron de L
2003 Didier Dagueneau Pur Sang – Wine of the flight. Really nice, but not to the level of the 05 I had recently.
Third Course:
Rump of Beef Poached and Roasted with a cream of White Carrots, Cepes and Shallots.
Wine Pairings:
2006 Gerald Vallee Le Vau Jaumier
2001 Dom.Bernard Baudry La Croix Boissee – Both wines were nice, but this got the nod due to its age.
Fourth Course:
Lemon Verbena Pannacotta with Red Peach Sorbet and Madeleines.
Wine Pairings:
1990 Huet Le Mont Vouvray Moelleux 1ere Trie
2006 Dom.de Baumard Coteaux du Layon Clos de St. Catherine
Lunch was followed by a 3 hour nap
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