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Category Archives: 2001
Haddock and beets @ Le Chassagne
I have a soft spot for chefs who use beets. Surprisingly complex aromatically with an interesting mixture of red fruits and earthiness, beets are an under-rated vegetable. My most recent visit to Le Chassagne, chef Stefane Léger brought out a … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, Burgundy, FOOD, Restaurants, what am I drinking with this dish?, WINE
Tagged 2001, acidity, beetroot, beets, bitterness, Burgundy, Chassagne Montrachet, chips, Corton Clos du Roi, crunch, Le Chassagne, orange rind, peach, Pinot Noir, Pousse d’Or, smoke, smoked haddock, Stéphane Léger, texture
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Dutournier’s Carré des Feuillants luncheon menu: a 2-star steal
His pistachio and trout roe amuse bouches were superb. The bitter-sweet aspects of both ingredients married perfectly. The prawn, melon and curry combo was interesting. The prawn was just slightly over cooked, but the sweet melon and the … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, 2003, Paris, Restaurants, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2001, 2003, Bressy, Carré des Feuillants, Dutournier, Guffens Heynen, Macon, oyster, pistachio, Rasteau, riz de veau
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Michel Magnien Morey St Denis Les Mont Luisants 2001 (demi)
Morey St Denis Les Mont Luisants is a 1er Cru and a Village level wine. This wine is a village level because it is upper altitude (the highest part of this already high altitude terroir). High altitude was not an … Continue reading
Posted in 2001, What is in my glass?, WINE
Tagged 2001, Michel Magnien, Morey St Denis
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