A Century of French Wine at Emeril’s
	October 21, 2006 5:30 pm
	A return to the private room at Emeril’s for a spectacular event that explores some of the great vintages of the past 100 years, with a wine from each of the last ten decades: Year Wine Type Region Size Price 5 21 1916 Ch. Lanessan Red Haut-Medoc 150 5 7 1921 Ch. Cos d’Estournel Red Bordeaux 555 5 8 1934 Ch. Calon Segur Red Bordeaux 415 5 12 1945 Ch. Grand Larcis Ducasse Red St Emilion 260 7 7 1959 Richebourg Remoissenet Red Burgundy 425 5 11 1961 Ch. Gruaud Larose Red Bordeaux 320 m2 22 1971 Mazis Chambertin Rebourscau Red Burgundy magnum 160 6 17 1982 Ch. Palmer Red Margaux 75 5 16 1993 Ch. Haut Brion Red Pessac Leognan 100 9 27 2000 Ch. d’Yquem Sauternes Bordeaux tenth 213 2,673   Acquisitions 6 20 1989 Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 273 Bonhams 7/06 Lot 2098 6 21 1989 Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 224 Bonhams 7/06 Lot 2098 6 22 1990 Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 224 Bonhams 7/06 Lot 2098 1949 Petrus 2800?   Future Events January 13 – next tasting – Andy’s birthday!   Treasurer’s Report Previous Balance 1097.10 Dues Payable 5000.00 Purchases -3522.00 Dinner -2000.00 Balance 575.10 Please bring your dues of $1000 per couple to the event.

Number 44 —  August, 2002

 

Our Last Event

At our last tasting was the Syndicate’s first at Le Coq au Vin. They did a great job with the wine and food service, and we dawdled until after midnight outside on the patio. Favorite wine of the evening was overwhelmingly the 1976 BV Georges de La Tour Private Reserve. The 1971 Chateau Margaux was also a surprise, beating out the more highly regarded 1970 and 1979.

Our Next Event

Our next event will be at 4:00PM Saturday, August 24th, at Emeril’s. We didn’t discuss this, but I propose that the dues for this event be $250 a person with the syndicate picking up the meal. Let me know if this is OK.

Wines

The theme of this event is “What would you get if Ron picked the wines?”

First Flight – Burgundy from interesting years

1971 Beaune Greves “Vigne de l’Enfant” Bouchard
1983 Echezeaux Mongeard-Mungneret
1985 Morey St Denis Domaine des Lambrays
1990 Gevery Chambertin “Clos St. Jacques” Louis Jadot 

Second Flight – 1970 Bordeaux from different regions

1970 Cheval Blanc
1970 La Mission Haut Brion
1970 Lafite
1970 Leoville-Las Cases 

Dinner

1961 Chablis Valmur Moreau
1979 Barbaresco ” Santo Stefano” Castello di Neive
1990 Penfolds Bin 707
1986 Dominus
1971 d’Yquem

Menu

Emeril’s Orlando Welcomes
The Wine Syndicate
Saturday, August 24, 2002

Black Pepper Seared Ahi Tuna With A Lemon Grass Gastrique, Maine Lobster Gelatin With An Essence Of Herb Cream Cheese, Sterling Caviar, Quinell Of Avocado, Micro Greens And Hearts Of Palm

Roasted Jumbo Sea Scallops With Sweet Blitter & Parsley Sautéed Butternut Squash And A Porcini Mushroom Coulis

Pan Roasted Grouper Served With A Pesto Orzo, Roasted Red Peppers Saffron Poached Vidalia Onions And A Burgundy-Lemon Butter Salice

Mirliton And Crabmeat Stuffed Mississippi Farm Raised Quail With Braised Collard Greens, Jalapeno Cornbread And A Smoked Bacon Étouffée Sauce

Grilled Demi Lamb Chop And Seared Filet Of Beef With A Rustic Fingerling Potato Cake, A Wilted Spinach, Shallot And Sweet Corn Salad And A Fresh Huckleberry Reduction Sauce

Espresso Chocolate Mousse Served In a White Chocolate Shell Garnished With Brown Sugar Shortbread, Fresh Berries And Sweet Cream

Coming Events

 

Treasurer’s Report

Previous Balance	-5821
Dues Payable	3500
Dinner	-1900
Auction Purchases	-6490
Balance	-10711

We decided to raise the dues temporarily to take advantage of the great auction market. The dues include dinner at Emeril’s. Please bring your dues of $250 per person to the event. 

By the way: the current acquisition cost of the Syndicate’s cellar is $21,500.