David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Happy Heavenly Anniversary, Sofia. ❤️

We enjoyed a number of Launois over the years entertaining & celebrating. We even visited the property in 2005, I think 05. They have an amazing wine/champagne museum with all sorts of artifacts. Maybe, one of the best. It is extensive & large.

Sofia also loved clouds and photographed them often. — a month ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

The widow Clemence remains one of my favorite go to champagnes. Clean, crisp & refreshing green apples, citrus, citrus blossoms, touch of honey, ripe pineapple, light flintiness, nice acidity, small bubbles and sea breeze style finish. So good. — 8 years ago

Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.1

Red fruit, lees, fine mousse. Lovely texture, nice minerality. — 10 years ago

Fabio Franchella

9.2

Schön usgsuecht, Dani!! — a year ago

with Kathrin and Yvonne

John Murphy

9.2

Saline and stone fruits on the nose. Good fruit, bright acidity. well balanced and slightly mineral on the plate. Short finish. — 7 years ago

with Alice and Ed

Sheri Smith

9.0

Glenn brought this from birthday wine Steve bought. Very nice. — 9 years ago

Lisa Hewson

10

2012 13% sublime — 11 years ago

Aravind A

9.3

@Delectable Wine this is the Cuvee Clemence Blanc de Blanc.

Damn, this is solid. A cross between L'eclapart and Pierre Peters? — a year ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

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. — 4 years ago

with Sofia, Christina and 1 other