Grand Cru River Cruise - Day 5 Dinner Menu

Dinner this evening was one of the most entertaining of the trip. We dined with Laurent Ponsot, director of Domaine Ponsot, and his wife Claude. Laurent is quite a character - he has ridden across the U.S. on a motorcycle with his wife - twice. He is a private pilot and loves to drive his Corvette around the roads of Burgundy. In addition, he makes great wines in very small quantities.

The wines served this evening were incredible. All rated 5+ by the guests.

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Lobster Raviolis with a Shellfish Reduction
1er Cru Clos des Monts Luisants 1990 – Domaine Laurent Ponsot
Absolutely a delicious wine.

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Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms; Creamed Potato and Selection of Vegetables
Griotte-Chambertin 1998 - Domaine Laurent Ponsot
Chambertin 1999 - Domaine Laurent Ponsot
Great age to serve these wines (9-10 years old). Liquid velvet.

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Cheese Selection
Clos Saint Denis Cuvée Vielles Vignes 2002 - Domaine Laurent Ponsot
I've got to find this wine to order some - amazing with cheeses.

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Strawberries Marinated in Clos de la Roche

Clos de le Roche Cuvée Vielles Vignes 2003 - Domaine Laurent Ponsot

The strawberries were marinated in a bottle of this wine and refrigerated for 2-1/2 hours, then served with another bottle to accompany the dessert. Delicious and decadent without being too sweet or too heavy.

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Coffee and Cookies

Wine labels from this evening click here.