Weygandt Wine Events
Chablis Wine Dinner at Dino!
Please join Weygandt Wines at Dino in Cleveland Park, on Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 for a wine dinner featuring the spectacular 2008 vintage Chablis of Domaine Servin.
"François Servin, along with his Australian brother-in-law Mark Cameron, direct the operations of this 30 ha domaine. Cameron's succinct take on 2008 was that while 2008 has 'turned out very well, had in not been for the cool and dry weather coupled with a good north wind in September, we might have been looking at a very different outcome. We began picking on the 29th of September and brought in very clean fruit with relatively thick skins, which was also courtesy of the wind. Potential alcohols averaged around 12.5% but we did have a few wines come in close to 13%. The alcoholics [alcoholic fermentations] were relatively long and I attribute this to the fact that the harvest weather was quite cool so naturally the grapes, and therefore the must, were also quite cool. We stirred the lees for longer than usual to try and add flesh to the wines because the acidity, even post-malo, is on the high side. The interesting thing is that from a tasting perspective, even with the high acidity the concentration is such that you don't really notice the structure. I think the '08s will be great in time as it's an old style vintage but the acid is ripe." As I have reported in the past, Cameron has been an advocate for decreasing the amount of wood used and he has been successful in this regard as it is considerably less than in the past and this trend continued in 2008 as both the Preuses and the Blanchots were raised in 100% stainless. By contrast, the Les Clos and Bougros are 100% raised in oak though not necessarily new wood.'" - Burghound
MENU and WINES
Welcome Wine
Domaine Servin Petit Chablis 2008
"This is on the ripe side for the appellation as there are hints of exotic fruit on the otherwise very fresh nose that leads to lemon-suffused flavors that possess good energy on the clean and bright finish. This offers very solid quality for its level and is worth a look." Rated 87 Points, Burghound.
Charcuterie
Collo d'Anatra (Duck neck stuffed with house-made duck sausage and crisped), Orange Marmelata;
House-Made Duck Paté
Domaine Servin Chablis Premiere Cuvee Les Pargues 2008
" . . . offering up notes of white orchard fruit and oyster shell notes that carry over to the delicious, intense and sappy middle weight flavors that culminate in a citrusy and lingering finish." Rated 87-89 Points, Burghound.
Main Course - (choice of one; please pre-order)
Scallops with Lemon Butter and Greens (or)
Veal Tonnato (Veal escallopes with tuna, anchovy and caper sauce), Saffron Mashed Potatoes
Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2008
"Classic Chablis aromas of iodine, green fruit and sea weed precede the powerful and well-muscled if not elegant flavors brimming with dry extract that do a fine job of buffering the firm acid spine that underpins the driving and bone dry finish." Rated 90-92 Points, Burghound.
Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2008
"A deft touch of wood allows the citrus and floral aromas liberally laced with seashore nuances to gracefully introduce powerful yet elegant and beautifully focused flavors brimming with extract and a very fine minerality that stain the palate on the balanced, pure and vibrant finish. Lovely." Rated 91-93 Points, Burghound.
Formaggio
Decadent, Rich Cheeses: La Tur (cow, goat and sheep); and Cremoso di Capra (goat) with Truffles
Domaine Servin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2008
"It's not a complete surprise that this is the most elegant and refined wine in the range in 2008 as the ultra pure, airy and lacy white flower, citrus, salt water and stony aromas complement to perfection the extremely fresh and silky textured flavors blessed with ample amounts of acid-buffering dry extract that culminate in a poised, harmonious and utterly classy finale. An impressive effort by any standard." Rated 92-95 Points, Burghound.
Day and Date - Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Address - Dino, 3435 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008, www.dino-dc.com
Time - 7PM
Price - $79 per person, all inclusive
Payment - Weygandt Wines accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
Access & Parking - Metro Stop: Red Line, Cleveland Park, East Exit. A pay lot is available at Sam's Park & Shop across Ordway Street from Dino
TO MAKE A RESERVATION, please call Todd Ross at Weygandt Wines at (202) 362-9463 or email todd@weygandtwines.com. Seating is limited so please make reservations early.
***For a refund, cancellations must be received by 5PM on June 22, 2010***
Welcome Wine
Domaine Servin Petit Chablis 2008
"This is on the ripe side for the appellation as there are hints of exotic fruit on the otherwise very fresh nose that leads to lemon-suffused flavors that possess good energy on the clean and bright finish. This offers very solid quality for its level and is worth a look." Rated 87 Points, Burghound.
Charcuterie
Collo d'Anatra (Duck neck stuffed with house-made duck sausage and crisped), Orange Marmelata;
House-Made Duck Paté
Domaine Servin Chablis Premiere Cuvee Les Pargues 2008
" . . . offering up notes of white orchard fruit and oyster shell notes that carry over to the delicious, intense and sappy middle weight flavors that culminate in a citrusy and lingering finish." Rated 87-89 Points, Burghound.
Main Course - (choice of one; please pre-order)
Scallops with Lemon Butter and Greens (or)
Veal Tonnato (Veal escallopes with tuna, anchovy and caper sauce), Saffron Mashed Potatoes
Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Cru Butteaux 2008
"Classic Chablis aromas of iodine, green fruit and sea weed precede the powerful and well-muscled if not elegant flavors brimming with dry extract that do a fine job of buffering the firm acid spine that underpins the driving and bone dry finish." Rated 90-92 Points, Burghound.
Domaine Servin Chablis 1er Cru Montee de Tonnerre 2008
"A deft touch of wood allows the citrus and floral aromas liberally laced with seashore nuances to gracefully introduce powerful yet elegant and beautifully focused flavors brimming with extract and a very fine minerality that stain the palate on the balanced, pure and vibrant finish. Lovely." Rated 91-93 Points, Burghound.
Formaggio
Decadent, Rich Cheeses: La Tur (cow, goat and sheep); and Cremoso di Capra (goat) with Truffles
Domaine Servin Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos 2008
"It's not a complete surprise that this is the most elegant and refined wine in the range in 2008 as the ultra pure, airy and lacy white flower, citrus, salt water and stony aromas complement to perfection the extremely fresh and silky textured flavors blessed with ample amounts of acid-buffering dry extract that culminate in a poised, harmonious and utterly classy finale. An impressive effort by any standard." Rated 92-95 Points, Burghound.
Day and Date - Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Address - Dino, 3435 Connecticut Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20008, www.dino-dc.com
Time - 7PM
Price - $79 per person, all inclusive
Payment - Weygandt Wines accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover
Access & Parking - Metro Stop: Red Line, Cleveland Park, East Exit. A pay lot is available at Sam's Park & Shop across Ordway Street from Dino
TO MAKE A RESERVATION, please call Todd Ross at Weygandt Wines at (202) 362-9463 or email todd@weygandtwines.com. Seating is limited so please make reservations early.
***For a refund, cancellations must be received by 5PM on June 22, 2010***
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