Saturday night we were invited to a dinner for some friends visiting from Vermont. All seafood so the host did white burgs from his ample cellar. I brought the dessert wine.
2002 Dom Perignon with crispy sweetbread lasagna-Great nose of honey, toast and flowers. Somewhat ripe on the palate with forward fruitiness typical of DP. Nice mousse and finsih of chalk and brioche. Nice "B+"2005 Boillot Montrachet with rock lobster baby asperagus and spring pea saute. Decanted for an hour. Firm bright nose of lemon zest and gravel. A bit tight and very fine on the palate. Fresh lemons, a hint of pineapple, mint and finishing with very limestone notes. Needs time "B"
2004 Louis Latour Batard Montrachet with Dover sole lemon/caper buerre blanc. Darker in the glass than the Montrachet. Rich nose of honey, vanilla and orange marmalade. Supple and soft on the palate. Tropical fruit, butter and lemon curd on the palate. "A-"1999 Weinbach Alsace Gewurtztraminer Altenbourg VT with pear tarts. Getting a deep golden color in the glass. Nose of spicy ginger and candied fruit. Sweet but not cloying. Honey, and gingerbread with orchard fruits on the palate. "A"