Friday, January 13, 2012

Champagne Dinner


My love of atmospheric dark wine photos collided the other night with an amazingly thoughtful line-up of gorgeous grower champagnes, presented in pairs against delicious Terroir TriBeCa food. Many thanks to Peter, Rosemary, Nicole, and Terroir:

Marie-Courtin 'Efflorescence' (2006, 1st)
Ulysse Collin Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs (2007/20-10% rsrve 2006)

Jacques Lassaigne Cuvee 'Le Cotet' (2007)
Varnier-Fanniere Cuvee 'Saint-Denis' (2004-5)

Jerome Prevost La Closerie 'Les Beguines' (2009)
Michel Loriot 2004 Pinot Meunier Vieilles Vignes

Laherte Freres 'Les Beaudiers' Extra Brut Rose de Saignee Vieilles Vignes (50-60 yr old vines)