A few weeks ago we went to Grand Hotel in Stockholm and attacked their fabolous seafood buffet - lobsters, clams, scallops, crabs, oysters and different dishes of these crustaceans, with sauces and vegetables. We ate, and ate, and ate.
But I needed something to drink! I went for a glass of 2006 Rol Roger (from magnum) which was crisp, clean and steely (92p).
I then opted for the 1914 Rol Roger from the winelist at 26.000 Euro but paced myself and ordered a half bottle of
2005 Vougeot 1er Cru Le Clos Blanc de Vougeot, Domaine de la Vougeraie
This 11 year old Burgundy needed a good half hour to really open up but when it did, it revealed great aromas of ripe blood oranges, summer flowers, lime fudge and warm chalk. Very fine. Some maturity.
The taste is deep, broad and structured with notes of lemon cream, sweet minerals, matchbox and almond paste. A very long, lingering finish with a fine warmth and a cleansing acidity. This is in great drinking phase. Really good.
93p (tasted 2016/09)
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