Domaine De Boisson

Dow's

Silver Jubilee Vintage Port 1977

Somm David T
9.3

Allen Brothers Lava Cakes/Soufflé & 1977 Port. Pinch me!

Whenever I have wine this old, I always ask the people I share it with, what were you doing in 1977?

The beautiful thing about really old Port is how it softens all the edges & the elevated ABV. Smooth as silk.

This was a 375ml and farther along than a 750ml. The color was more Tawny than Port at this point. Wine on the leaner side. The fruits were; Thompson raisins, dates, figs, prunes, and some dried blackberries. Caramel, molasses, melted brown sugar, Cognac & Brandy presence, subtle wood shaving, nuts, butterscotch, graham cracker, dark withering flowers with beautiful acidity. The long finish was; rich, polished, well balanced, smooth and persistent for minerals.

If we had gone out for this dinner, it would have been $2500 plus tip & it wouldn’t have been this good which, is why we choose to cook rather than go out.

Cheese Course $25 pp
Salad $18 pp
Allen Brothers 6oz Ribcap $85 pp
Carrots $9 pp
Crispy Potato Wedges $12 pp
Soufflé $20 pp
Launois "Veuve Clemence" Brut Blanc de Blancs N/V Champagne $150
Glass of 2017 Pierre Boisson Bourgogne Blanc $25 pp
2018 Enderle & Moll Pinot Rose $75
1967 Bertani Valpolicella Amarone $625
2003 Chateau Lascombes $325
1977 Dow Port 375ml $275
Glass of Ruinart N/V Rose $35 pp
$2591 plus tax and gratuity
7 Hour Dinner

Nor would the music & ambiance been as good.

Interesting exercise penciling it all out.

Photos of; the boats used to transport Port from Douro to Oporto called a “Barcas”, grape stomping in a Lagare and our Allen Brothers Lava Cake/Soufflé.
— 5 years ago

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You had a nice evening. Beautiful described 👍
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I chose not to do the math on many evenings...
In '77 I was soiling cloth diapers.

Anne Boisson

Meursault Chardonnay 2014

Like a bottle of flowers, citrus and leaves — 8 years ago

Domaine Boisson

Massif d'Uchaux 'Clos de la Brussiere' Côtes du Rhône Villages Cairanne Red Rhone Blend 2009

Smells like caramelized pears. Medium body. Tastes like raspberries and black cherries. — 9 years ago

Pierre Boisson

Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2012

Meursault like ! — 9 years ago

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Pierre Boisson

Monthelie Pinot Noir 2011

Not clicking w me tonight. — 10 years ago

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Domaine de Montrieux (Emile Heredia)

Boisson Rouge Vin de France Gamay

Raspberry red fish. — 10 years ago

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Jean-Pierre Boisson

Le Petit Caboche Vin de Pays de Vaucluse 2014

Kicking off 2015 rose season in February. — 11 years ago

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Pierre Boisson

En Reugne Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Chardonnay 2008

Caractère très fumé supérieur au terroir mais bon quand même — 11 years ago

El Tuito

Raicilla Especial Blanco

Boisson d'homme! — 12 years ago

Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Meursault-Charmes 1er Cru Chardonnay 2002

Kellogg's Special K frosty cereal, sweet corn, yeasty and nutty. Compared to the Boisson Vadot, there is density and richness, but I suppose the age to this wine is a factor as well. A very different kind of Meursault. — 7 years ago

Domaine de Boisson

Côtes du Rhône White Rhone Wine 2017

This wine is a great value. For what it lacks in structure it makes up with the price tag! — 7 years ago

Francois Blanchard

Boisson vivante 2015

Some tasty funk, didn't snap as much as expected — 8 years ago

Jean-Pierre Boisson

Domaine du Père Caboche Vin de Pays de Vaucluse White 2016

More of a Rose- but then it's getting darker sooner so hard to say. Creamy strawberries. Moved off the stoop and onto the deck, and added more neighbors. — 8 years ago

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Alain et Vincent Creusefond

Auxey Duresses 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Chardonnay bien typé Auxey rappelant les Reugnes de MR Boisson, très minéral — 10 years ago

Pierre Boisson

Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Max Kogod
8.9

So young. Chalky sense of minerality reminiscent of still Champagne. This will be a different animal one day. With air after an hour things start to find there place. Extreme, unadulterated purity of fruit. — 11 years ago

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Pierre Boisson

Meursault Chardonnay 2010

Superbe. Aussi bien que Boillot — 11 years ago

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Francois Blanchard

Boisson vivante Cabernet Franc 2016

JKT
9.2

Dinner with Lum brothers and visiting Grafs. Interesting tasty red that fizzed when poured and continued to jump rope and dance around on palate. Fresh, vivacious, full of youthful energy and oh such a perfect suitor marrying the Chinese meats. Others say sour but JG says grows on him. No kidding. Only 11.5 ABV. Yummy. What a great Asian food wine and a red! JL email says 2015 but looks like a 2015 and a 2016 were delivered, according to the labels. Latter was opened tonight. — 7 years ago

Château Boisson

White Bordeaux Blend 2016

A nice clean crisp Bordeaux. Some citrus and a nice hint of dryness. Easy drinker. Picked up on sale for just under $12 at Central Market. One to remember for a casual dinner party. — 8 years ago

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

Pommard Pinot Noir 2014

racy and exciting burgundy! — 8 years ago

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Jean-Pierre Boisson

Domaine du Père Caboche Vin de Pays de Vaucluse Red 2016

One of the favorites from our rosé tasting. — 9 years ago

Bernard Boisson-Vadot

Genevrieres Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2007

Max Kogod
9.5

Very young. Wow. Saturating and long. Coche comparisons are fair. — 9 years ago

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Still reductive with a few years on it?

Domaine Boisson

Cairanne Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2007

Just lovely and bodied red cotes du Rhône à Nice discovery!...... — 10 years ago

Pierre Boisson

Auxey-Duresses 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Marc Stubblefield
9.2

Super bright and lifted fruit riding on top of a dense, chalky core. Engaging now, ought to be fun in a few years. Thanks @Max Kogod #kogodwinemerchant — 11 years ago

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Jean Maupertuis

Pink Bulles Rosé Gamay

Pink Bulles Rosé 2013 - Jean Maupertuis.

Alors que nous préparons doucement notre "top 15 des meilleurs vins en 2014", il nous semble impossible de ne pas évoquer le fabuleux Pink Bulles rosé de Jean Maupertuis.

C'est dément ce que l'on peut faire avec du Gamay et c'est Gamay de faire des trucs aussi déments ! Et c'est aussi dingue de constater le nombre de gens talentueux que l'on trouve en Auvergne : Hervé Souhaut : Saint-Épine, Destezet - Nicolas Carmarans : Selves, Mauvais Temps - Frédéric Gounan, Pierre Beauger, François Dhumes, etc.

Oui, Jean Maupertuis fait partie de ces vignerons qui faisaient autre chose dans une autre vie et puis il y a des rencontres qu'on n'oublie pas, comme celles avec Marcel Lapierre et Pierre Overnoy, lors de sa formation viti-œno. Ces fameuses rencontres qui font basculer un destin d'un état solide à celui de liquide. Du travail au plaisir.

Dans un superbe article de Libération, qui lui est consacré, on peut lire ceci : "Robe rose pâle, bulles très fines, nerveuses. Arômes de fruit délicats, pointe de sucre résiduel équilibrée d’une très belle acidité. Ce vin pétillant abordable, «Pink Bulles», tenait haut la dragée au champagne réputé". Et vous savez quoi ? C'est exactement ça !

Sauf que, ce qui n'est pas dit, c'est que ce vin enchanteur est léger et subtil. Un pétillant qui marie les attentes et les exigences que l'on peut avoir pour un excellent champagne, tout en y apportant une fraicheur et une jeunesse que celui-ci possède rarement. Mais, c'est de l'insolence ? Oui, tout à fait mais surtout un peu de folie avec beaucoup de maîtrise. C'est vrai, souvent, les pétillants natures sont fous mais peu peuvent revendiquer le fait d'être aussi raffinés que celui de Jean Maupertuis.

A 12 euros, vous tenez peut-être ici la clé du bonheur, ou en tout cas, la clé d'un bon moment entre amis autour d'une boisson enthousiasmante. Il ne reste plus qu'à trouver la cachette, bon courage (!) et bonne dégustation ;)

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#auvergne
— 11 years ago

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