King Antoine De Tounens

Château L'Eglise-Clinet

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1994

One of the hottest restaurants in town, Saturday night, the week before Cara's birthday: all the makings of a delightful date night.

Rarely is chicken king but at Le Coq Rico that's very much the case. Antoine Westermann apparently spent years trying to find the perfect chicken before he was comfortable opening the New York outpost of his famed Parisian poultry eatery. The Brune Landaise is indeed a beautiful bird, heavy on the white meat yet utterly succulent and flavorful. Anyone eating at Le Coq Rico should also try the extraordinary slow cooked eggs to start and end with I'ile Flottante, a perfectly spherical soft meringue floating in a sea of rich crème anglaise. Indulgent and divine.

I brought a 1994 L'Eglise Clinet, which I picked up a few years ago. Apparently this wine is considered a standout in an otherwise difficult vintage. Supple and right at its peak, this medium bodied Bordeaux has hints of cherry and tar that evolves beautifully on the palate. (Corkage is $50 per 750ml, max two per table.)
— 6 years ago

Cara Zimmerman
with Cara
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Bérêche & Fils

Campania Remensis Extra Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Gary Westby
9.8

Out of plastic cups at the airport hotel. Fine, precise, dry rose with Antoine- king of pink wine drinkers! — 10 years ago

Cleora CampbellCorey PotterDoug Burress
with Cleora, Corey and 3 others
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Definitely #brosé.

Antoine Arena

Morta Maio Patrimonio Nielluccio 2010

Chris Scanlan
9.5

I typically don't care for Sangiovese, but this is not typical Sangio. Niellucciu from the King of Corsica. Ferment and elevage in concrete. — 10 years ago