Some delightful wines!
Last week, while serving a private dinner, I was delighted with this champagne and wine.
For those who may wonder how my job works (as a private and corporate Sommelier), well, let's say that I'm lucky enough to have "Carte Blanche" on what I do, buy, and serve.
Generally, I'm told where, when, how many guests, the wine price range, and the menu, and I do the rest (sourcing, buying, logistics, preparing, and serving the wines).
Therefore, as you may understand, the host and his/her guests do not drink what they want, but what I want to drink.
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As I am the one buying and serving the wine, I never ask myself, "What should I pair with this menu?" Instead, I tell myself, "What would I drink with this menu?"
The answer usually depends on the menu, of course, but also on my mood and my gut's feelings.
Aside from the price, a Sommelier mostly chooses wine based on his/her knowledge, experience, and taste, but, occasionally, also on daring new pairings based on gut feelings.
And that night, that's what I did. The food was Chinese cuisine, and I needed wines aromatic and flavorful enough to pair with the food without overpowering it.
It took me a while to decide as I had plenty of other choice, but that's what I wanted for that night. I wanted to try these, and I was right to listen to my gut's feelings.
I was delighted, and both were delightful!
2016 Bollinger PN VZ 16 Blanc de Noirs Brut Champagne
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2005 Château Montrose Saint-Estephe Bordeaux
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Cheers! Santé!
Dom
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